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Singapore Zoo has long been known as the home of some great animal attractions, and in the last decade the possibilities for visitors have doubled with the addition of the Night Safari next door.

For a great day out in Singapore, arrive at the Singapore Zoo after an early lunch. There’s plenty to see here, with highlights including the free-ranging orang utan program, the Australian Outback enclosure and the Asian elephants, who you can see in the Thai Elephant Logging Camp, demonstrating their ability to work together with humans. The polar bear exhibit is also a highlight, although these polar bears have had to adapt to a slightly warmer climate than they’re used to.

After spending a few hours in the Singapore Zoo, take a short break for a light meal and then head next door to the Night Safari, which opens daily from 6.00pm. This is a very special zoo, the first of its kind in the world, designed purely for us to see animals who prefer to be active at night. You can either use the tram to see the highlights with guided commentary or you can walk on three different paths taking you past leopards, lions, giraffes and elephants, amongst many others. The enclosures are specially lit so that the animals still feel it’s night time but you can also get a good view of them.

If you go: Special shuttle buses run from central Singapore to the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari. If you plan to visit both attractions, be sure to buy the combined ticket to save some money.