Before You Visit for School Groups

Singapore Zoo
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Admission Rates
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F.A.Q

In line with government guidelines as of 26 April 2022, schools are to pre-register your visit date and time one month before. Mask wearing is optional in outdoor areas but is required in all indoor exhibits and specified areas.

Dining-in at F&B outlets is allowed only for vaccinated persons as well as unvaccinated persons 12 years and under. Checks may be done to ensure compliance. Guests are required to reserve seats online for our shows at Night Safari and River Wonders.

Reserve Seats (River Wonders / Night Safari)

Our parks are Living Classrooms where learning comes to life. Enrich your curriculum with a free-and-easy visit or take up an education programme for a multisensory learning experience! Plan a meaningful trip for your students with the information below.

Check admission rates

Plan your activities

Find out what to bring

Register your visit

School Admission Rates

The following admission rates apply to the listed academic institutions. School groups must pre-register with the Education Department to be granted school admission rates.

These rates are applicable only to the local kindergartens and childcare centres

	School Admission with Tram (per pax)	Carousel (per pax)
Below 3 years old	Free	^S$ 1
3 to 6 years old	^S$ 13	^S$ 1
Teacher / Parent Volunteer (for every ten paying students, one adult is free)	Free	Not Applicable
Teacher / Parent Volunteer (additional)	^S$ 22	Not Applicable

These rates are applicable only to the local primary schools, locally-operating international schools and before & after school care centres

	School Admission with Tram (per pax)	Carousel (per pax)
7 to 12 years old	^S$ 13	^S$ 1
Teacher / Parent Volunteer (for every ten paying students, one adult is free)	Free Admission with Tram	Not Applicable
Teacher / Parent Volunteer (additional)	^S$ 22	Not Applicable

These rates are applicable only to the local secondary schools, junior colleges and Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

	School Admission with Tram (per pax)
13 years old and above	^S$ 22
Teacher (for every ten paying students, one adult is free)	Free Admission with Tram
Teacher (additional)	^S$ 22

These rates are applicable only to local centralized institutes, polytechnics and universities

	School Admission with Tram (per pax)
18 years old and above	^S$ 22
Teacher	^S$ 22

Prices shown are in Singapore dollar (SGD) inclusive of GST and are correct at point of communication and are subjected to change without prior notice
The 10:1 ratio (for every ten paying students, one adult is free) is NOT applicable to tertiary institutions
Students must be in uniform or school T-shirt for rates to apply
Admission for child below 3 years old is free. To enjoy free admission, school groups are to pre-register with Education Department, providing the names and birth dates of the students
Prior Registration of visit is required to enjoy the school rates
Payment can be made either by Cash, NETs or Credit Card upon arrival at Singapore Zoo
Park tickets are valid for one full day.
Visitors can exit and re-enter the park on the same day by presenting their park ticket and re-entry stamp provided by our staff at the exit.

Trip-planning

Plan an itinerary based on your learning objectives to get the most out of your
visit to Singapore Zoo. Then, register your visit with us to let us know when
you and your students are coming.

Plan your itinerary

Check out our programmes

We offer experiential education programmes for students at every level and budget. Find one that suits your learning objectives and add it to your itinerary.

View programmes

Plan your route

If you are conducting a self-guided visit, download the Singapore Zoo map for easy orientation around the park. Teaching resources are available for either download or purchase to further help you plan an enriching visit.

Singapore Zoo Map Teaching Resources

Include food and fun

Plan your students’ meals and other activities by visiting our website to find out more.

Singapore Zoo Shows Dining Options

Closer to the day

Plan a recce trip

Come on a recce trip to familiarize yourself with navigating through Singapore Zoo.

Things to note

Prepare your students for the visit’s learning objectives and for what to expect on their Singapore Zoo visit. Use this opportunity to brief them on the park rules to enjoy your time at Singapore Zoo.

Park Rules

Download helpful resources

Activity sheets for programmes can be found in our teaching resources for your use as a learning tool during the trip.

Teaching resources

After your trip

Recap and reflect

We recommend following up on a visit to Singapore Zoo by refreshing the learning objectives and finding out how much your students have learned from the experience.

FAQs for Teachers

BOOKING - FREE AND EASY

Is there complimentary admission for toddlers or infants?

Yes, children below 3 receive complimentary admission and tram ride

Educational programme rates still apply for children below 3

My organization is not listed on your website. Will we be able to qualify for the school rates?

Please drop us an email here to enquire.

Our students are members. Can they use their membership to offset admission?

Yes, they can. However, due to the park operating at limited capacity, they need to register their visit via the membership portal prior to their visit

Do I need to raise a GeBiz Invitation to quote for my school visit?

If your total amount exceeds the minimum required for an ITQ, then a Gebiz is needed. Please check with the school's admin manager.

BOOKING - PROGRAMMES

What educational programmes are available to schools?

Please visit our website here to learn more.

Does the programme fee include admission?

No, programme fees do not include admission

Can the Zoo visit my school instead?

At the moment, this experience is temporarily unavailable. Please visit our website to find out more on the programmes we've to offer.

Is there a minimum pax for each programme?

Yes, the programme listing will indicate the minimum pax required for each programme

If you're keen to continue with less than the min. pax, you will still need to pay for the additional ghost pax (number needed to attain the min amount)

Where will the programme be held?

Indoor programmes are usually held at the Wildlife Learning Centre (Auditorium) or other equivalent indoor locations

Behind-the-scenes tours and guided tours will be held on-site at the respective exhibits

Do I need to raise a GeBiz Invitation to quote for my school visit?

If your total amount exceeds the minimum required for an ITQ, then a Gebiz is needed. Please check with the school's admin manager.

What happens if it rains during a programme?

Our staff will take the necessary precautions and head towards the nearest shelter with the group

You are still strongly advised to bring your own rain gear, and to plan for a wet-weather scenario

AMENITIES & SHOWS

Are there water coolers in the park?

Water coolers are found at these locations:

Widlife Learning Centre (auditorium)
Ah Meng Bistro
Garden Pavilion
Pavilion by the Lake
Shaw Foundation Amphitheatre
Rainforest Kidzworld
Reptile Garden

Can we bring our own food into the park?

Yes, you can bring your own snacks and refreshments. Please note that external caterer deliveries are not allowed into the park, so do make arrangements for your own meal delivery and pick up at the pick-up point

Are the shows free?

Yes, the shows are free

Can I make a reservation for the show?

Guests are required to book show seats online in advance. Booking portal opens 2 hours before show time. Visit our show page to find out more.

Will the shows continue if it rains?

Shows are weather-permitting and may be cancelled in the event of rain or other challenging weather conditions

SAFETY

Are there First Aid facilities in the Zoo?

Yes, there are first aid stations at the main zoo entrance and at Rainforest Kidzworld

AEDs can also be found at these stations and Ah Meng Bistro

Please refer to the zoo map for these locations