In shortBreakfast in the Wild has tickets from S$47, at 80 Mandai Lake Road. Checked October 2026.
Family & Kids · tickets from Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Duration
1.5 hours
The take
A buffet breakfast on the zoo's terrace, with a chance of an orangutan or a macaw joining you. It suits kids who are up early anyway, and it gets you into the zoo before the heat. Book on Mandai's dining page, since walk-ins are turned away when the terrace is full.
Good to know
Buffet 9am–10.30am daily, with an animal appearance 9.15am–10am. Vegetarian options available
Adult S$47, child 6–12 S$37; under-6s eat free, one per paying adult. Zoo admission is extra
The animal guests rotate and aren't guaranteed. Also known as Jungle Breakfast
Finding it: Ah Meng Restaurant terrace inside Singapore Zoo, about a 10-minute walk from the zoo entrance
Hours checked October 2026
Before you go
Do I need a Singapore Zoo ticket for Breakfast in the Wild?
Yes, the breakfast is a separate ticket and zoo admission is bought on top, because the buffet is held inside the zoo at Ah Meng Terrace. Members need a valid Friends of Mandai or Friends of Mandai Plus card for park entry. Factor in the 10 to 15 minute walk from the main entrance, and arrive before the 9am start.
Sources: Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Can I walk in to Breakfast in the Wild without booking?
Walk-ins are accepted, but only if tables are free, and Mandai strongly encourages booking online. Tickets can be bought up to one day before, are non-refundable and non-exchangeable, and are valid only for the date you choose. Seating is assigned on arrival, first come first served, so a group that wants to sit together is better off booking.
Sources: Mandai Wildlife ReserveChecked November 2026
Is the Breakfast in the Wild buffet pork-free, and can I use my camera?
The buffet has no pork or lard in any item, and vegetarian dishes are on offer. Personal cameras and phones are welcome, but flash is not allowed because it bothers the animals. Mandai's page does not call the food halal-certified, so guests who need certification should ask the zoo before booking.
Sources: Mandai Wildlife Reserve
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