We all know and love the Night Safari Singapore, but if you’re looking for something similar with cheaper ticket prices, you might want to check out Johor Zoo, located just across the Causeway.
It has recently opened its doors to its night zoo experience, where visitors will get a glimpse into the life of nocturnal animals and catch the daytime ones snoozing. And if you lament the daytime heat but love animals, the night zoo offers cooler temperatures and a whole different vibe as you see what your favourite creatures get up to after dark.
JB’s oldest zoo, the Johor Zoo, has been in business since 1928. Following renovations, the zoo reopened its doors in August 2024 with upgraded facilities, more animals, and disability-friendly walkways.
Home to 503 animals from 93 species, the zoo now welcomes visitors for their newly introduced nighttime experience, where you’ll get to spot over 35 species, including capybaras and elephants. There are even live feeding sessions for you to catch the animals in action instead of just snoozing.
Image adapted from: Sabrina Yusri via TikTok
Get a glimpse into the nightly routines of the zoo’s inhabitants, which include some nocturnal ones like aardvarks or badgers. The zoo also has a new reptile house, where you’ll get to spot colour-changing chameleons and other lizards lazing around the enclosure.
Post revamp, the Johor Zoo is now easier to navigate too, with wider walkways which are disability-friendly. There’s also a glow-in-the-dark night path trail called “The Ring” that adds a little magic to your night visit. Rest areas are dotted around as well, so families with young children can take a break.
Time your visit to catch the live feeding shows happening from 8.30pm to 10pm at the following locations:
| Time | Live feeding session | Location |
| 8.30pm | Marble fox | Zone 2 |
| 9pm | Banded mongoose | Zone 3 |
| 9.30pm | Racoon | Zone 4 |
| 10pm | Malayan porcupine | Zone 5 |
Entry to the night zoo is priced at RM5 (~S$1.60) for children and senior citizens above 60, and RM10 (~S$3.20) for adults. However, foreigners will need to pay RM30 (~S$9.61) for tickets.
Children under 5 and persons with disabilities are able to enter for free.
The night zoo experience is available on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, as well as on public and school holidays from 8pm to 11pm (last entry at 10pm). Take note that the zoo is closed for a break from 6pm to 8pm, so those hoping to maximise their tickets for the day and night experience will have to get separate tickets to enter the night zoo.
The zoo is located just 10 minutes away by car from the JB checkpoint, so if you’re looking for something new to end off your trip, add the zoo to your list.
While Johor Zoo itself has no public parking space at the moment, there are plans to build one closer to the park. For now, you can park at KOTAJAIL, which now has 200 added lots opposite the zoo, and board the shuttle bus that will take you directly there. Visitors have reported that parking slots are snatched up fast, so you might want to head down early to get a spot.
Alternatively, you can board buses J31, J30, J32, J33, and J34 from Wisma Peladang bus stop for a 6-minute ride to OPP Pusat Islam Negeri Johor.
With its close proximity to the checkpoint, it’s easy to add Johor Zoo to your itinerary and round off your day trips with something new, especially if you’re tired of the usual haunts in JB.
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Cover image adapted from: 王册 via Google Maps
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