Singapore Zoo
Primary School Programmes
Learning can be exciting and experiential at Singapore Zoo. Through a multi-disciplinary approach, our programmes connect students with wildlife, plant life, culture, civilisation, environmental science and conservation issues.
Wildlife Talks
[P1 & P2] Diversity in the Rainforest
Minimum: 40 pax - Maximum: 180 pax
Join us for an engaging indoor presentation on the incredible diversity of rainforest animals! Students will learn about the different rainforest layers and the creatures that inhabit them, and get a closer look at fascinating animal specimens - including a python, tiger, and hornbill.
Find out more about the programme objectives and outcomes.
Please note that this programme is an indoor lecture and presentation, not a guided tour.
[P3 & P4] Body Coverings
Minimum: 40 pax - Maximum: 180 pax
Learn how fur, scales and armour help animals survive and thrive, and get up close to examine body coverings from animals such as tigers, pythons, pangolins, and more.
Find out more about the programme objectives and outcomes.
Please note that this programme is an indoor lecture and presentation, not a guided tour.
[P5 & P6] All About Adaptations
Minimum: 40 pax - Maximum: 180 pax
Study animal adaptations, learn to distinguish between behavioral and structural traits, and explore how they help animals survive in their environments.
Find out more about the programme objectives and outcomes.
Please note that this programme is an indoor lecture and presentation, not a guided tour.
Guided Tours
[P1 - P6] Fragile Forest Guided Tour
Minimum: 30 pax - Maximum: 40 pax
Walk among lush flora and encounter ring-tailed lemurs, flying foxes, butterflies and birds. Students will also learn why rainforests matter and how we can help protect them.
Find out more about the programme objectives and outcomes for each level.
Please note that each of our guided tour sessions, at 9:30am, 10:30am and 11:30am, is limited to one class per session. Concurrent sessions not available.
[P1 - P6] Wild Africa Guided Tour
Minimum: 30 pax - Maximum: 40 pax
Embark on a journey through Wild Africa to find out what makes zebras, giraffes, and lions unique, and get a special look at how we care for them.
Find more about the programme objectives and outcomes for each level.
Please note that each of our guided tour sessions, at 9:30am, 10:30am and 11:30am, is limited to one class per session. Concurrent sessions not available.
Workshops
[P3 - P6] A Green Mandai Workshop
Minimum: 30 pax - Maximum: 40 pax
Learn about the suitable solutions we implement to reduce the impact of our park operation on the environment. Step into the shoes of a zookeeper to design and create a sustainable animal enrichment device.
[P5 - P6] Design Thinking In Exhibit Design Workshop
Minimum: 30 pax - Maximum: 40 pax
Design Thinking helps us craft user-focused experiences. In this hands-on workshop, students explore how it’s applied to designing animal habitats.
The students will:
- Practise Design Thinking to collaboratively create an animal exhibit prototype
- Integrate STEM concepts such as animal ecology and behaviour to enhance a design that empathises with the animals and other users
- Hone observation and critical thinking skills, and build empathy and creativity
Behind-The-Scenes Tours
[P3 - P6] Behind the Scenes Tour: Fragile Forest
Minimum: 30 pax - Maximum: 40 pax
Observe invertebrates up close and uncover their unique traits. Learn how we care for them, why they are vital to ecosystems, and how some even help reduce food waste at Mandai!
Find out more about the programme objectives and outcomes.
Please note that each of our behind-the-scenes sessions, at 9:30am and 11:00am, is limited to one class per session. Concurrent sessions not available.
[P5 & P6] Behind the Scenes Tour: Animals in the Pink
Minimum: 15 pax - Maximum: 40 pax
Go behind the scenes at our Wildlife Healthcare & Research Centre and Wildlife Nutrition Centre. Be awed by the state-of-the-art facility and discover how we adopt a holistic approach, integrating healthcare and nutrition, to deliver the highest animal welfare standards.
Please note that each of our behind-the-scenes sessions, at 9:30am and 11:00am, is limited to one class per session. Concurrent sessions not available.
Camps
Overnight Camps @ Singapore Zoo
Minimum: 30 pax - Maximum: 60 pax
This programme is aligned to MOE's Character and Citizenship Education. It also highlights how sustainable solutions benefits people, wildlife and the planet.
⚠️ Important Notes
- Programme bookings are subject to availability on a first-come, first-served basis.
- For every 10 paying students, 1 adult gains free programme admission. Any additional adult(s) are subject to the regular programme rate. This ratio does not apply to tuition and enrichment centres.
- If your group size falls below the minimum required number of participants, you will be required to cover the difference by paying for the additional students needed to meet the minimum requirement.
- Prices are subject to change without prior notice. If you have already made a prior booking and purchase before the price change, your booking will not be affected.
- All prices shown are in Singapore Dollars (SGD) and are inclusive of GST.
