River Wonders Singapore

Visit a one-of-a-kind river-themed wildlife park, River Safari in Singapore, now called River Wonders. Experience the grandeur of iconic rivers and discover the freshwater habitats of rivers such as the Amazon, Mississippi, Mae Klong, and the Nile. At River Safari, enjoy the opportunity to meet the resident giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia at the Giant Panda Forest. If you are planning a visit, here is everything you need to know, including your River Safari Singapore ticket options, timings, getting there, what to see, and more.

Here are the best ticket options based on your various requirements:

Get the standard entry tickets if you do not want to burn a hole in your pocket and access all the zones.

A combo ticket allows you entry to River Safari Singapore, Jurong Bird Park, and many more. It is perfect for anyone with a day to spend exploring Singapore.

Children under the age of 3 can enter for free.

Children from 3 to 12 years of age, senior citizens above 60 years, Singapore residents, and Indian children can buy discounted tickets.

Headout offers up to 20% off on selected tickets and cashback up to S$5.70 on signing up.

The most popular attractions at River Safari Singapore are the River Zones. You will experience an exotic imitation of the following iconic rivers:

This exhibit features a range of North American wildlife. Packing a powerful bite are alligators, snapping turtles, and the common snapping turtles.

The Congo River, also known as the Zaire River, is one of the largest rivers in the world and the deepest (220 m at one point!). You can discover colorful fish species like the Congo tetra, giant freshwater puffer, and more.

Regarded as the longest river in the world, the Nile shares its resources with 11 countries, including Egypt and Sudan. You can discover the African Arowana, tigerfish, and giraffe catfish here.

Strange, mysterious, and holy at the same time, the Ganges river. It is home to the unusual Indian gharial, frog-faced softshell turtle, and the intriguing goonch catfish.

Mekong River, the closest to Singapore, is the lifeline of countries in the region like China, Burma, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. It is a powerful source of clean energy and humongous river life like the monster giant catfish and the freshwater stingray.

The Yangtze River is the longest river in Asia and the third in the world. It has been deeply intertwined with history, culture, and China's economy for centuries. You can catch exhibitions of the ancient sturgeon, giant salamander, and the Chinese alligator.

Here are other things you can do at the Zones of River Safari Singapore:

Another key attraction, the Giant Panda Forest offers a delightful little experience. Here, you can meet lovable giant pandas Kai Kai and Jia Jia in a climate-controlled biodome that simulates their natural habitat. The Giant Panda Forest is also home to the rare red panda, so watch out for them while here.

End your day of exploration and discovery by hopping on the cruise to enjoy and relax after a fun-filled day. Lookout for scenic photo opportunities as you gently cruise along the upper Seletar reservoir. The best part? There is no height restriction for the cruise, which means everyone in your family can come along for this adventure.

Experience the marvelous and mysterious Amazonian boat adventure with Amazon River Quest. Designed to simulate a journey along the Amazon River, your keen senses will come into play here. Try and spot the well-camouflaged and elusive wildlife hidden among the lush vegetation. Highlights include the Brazilian tapir, jaguar, and the giant anteater!

The Squirrel Monkey Forest will give you ample opportunities to get close to these small, adorable animals native to Central and South America. Unlike other animals, squirrel monkeys are generally quite curious and very visible, so you don't have to look for them in the camouflaged natural surroundings.

Amazon Flooded Forest is the world’s most significant freshwater gallery where you can get views of remarkable aquatic animals in an underwater ecosystem that mimics the submerged Amazon. Witness the red-bellied piranhas, manatees, electric eel, black-finned pacu, motoro stingray, arapaimas, and giant river otters.

The Mandai Wildlife Reserve is home to 3 other exciting nature parks you should visit.

Jurong Bird Park Singapore is the largest bird sanctuary in Asia. You can birdwatch 5,000 birds spread across 400 species in this sanctuary of 20 hectares of forest area. It has unique experiences such as the Waterfall Aviary, Birds of Prey which is a world of avian predators, and Dinosaur Descendants to get a glimpse of the evolution of birds over thousands of years. With Jurong Bird Park Singapore tickets, you can enjoy a day out in the life of various birds with friends and family.

Singapore Night Safari is the first-night wildlife park in the world. It gives visitors a chance to observe and learn the habits of nocturnal animals. It also takes you through 7 geographical regions while watching the animals of different habitats.

The Singapore Zoo, more commonly known as the Mandai Zoo, has one of, if not the most beautiful settings in the world for animals. You will find spacious enclosures with lush greenery and streams lining their paths, which lends them habitats similar to the animals’ original places of birth, while still allowing these creatures room to roam free like they would be able to do back on dry land. With Singapore Zoo tickets, you can visit this massive biodome.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, River Safari Singapore has enforced several safety measures: