Breakfast In The Wild: Dine With The Animals At Singapore Zoo

15 July 2024

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Fancy having breakfast with animals up-close? You can have a taste of being Tarzan at the Singapore Zoo at Breakfast in the Wild, without sharing your platter with the animal kingdom.

Be an early bird to dine with the fowls, reptiles and mammals like African Penguins, Sealion, Bengal Eagle Owl, Malayan Fish Owl, Orangutans, Boa, and Green Iguana.

What Is Breakfast In The Wild at Singapore Zoo?

Breakfast in the Wild is a buffet breakfast experience held at Ah Meng Terrace, the 1.5 hour experience has a 45 minute Animal Appearance session and photo-taking opportunities with wildlife ambassadors.

Timings are 9 am to 10.30 am daily while the animals appear from 9.15 am to 10 am.

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Our Experience at Breakfast In The Wild

My tween and teen were both thrilled to be part of the Breakfast in the Wild experience since we have never experienced it. Starting the day bright and early at the zoo meant there was no need for wake up calls that morning. Everyone was enthusiastic (and hungry) to get their first meal of the day in a different setting.

One tip we have is to head to Breakfast In the Wild slightly earlier, at about 8.50 am so everyone can focus on their meal then turn their attention to the animals later on. Arriving earlier will also let you be seated closer to where the animals will be. This gives you an opportunity to dine and watch them a few metres away from your seat.

The Buffet Spread at Breakfast In The Wild

With nine sections to choose from, the breakfast buffet is sure to please even the fussiest tastebuds. There are cereals – the children will surely love, bakery section with an assortment of breads and pastries, cold appetisers, fresh fruits, eggs, Western, Chinese, Malay & Indian, fresh juice and of course coffee and tea.

I was very pleased with the local selection of chicken porridge, soy milk and butterfly buns as well as Mee Siam and Prata. Tourists will appreciate the local flavours available at the spread.

We had a hearty breakfast amidst green foliage, the calls of the wild and orangutans swinging near us. It almost felt like a holiday in a resort!

Wild Encounters at Breakfast

The highlight of Breakfast In The Wild is of course the animal encounters!

We did not have to wait long to see the animals, they started their “march-in” at 9.15 am. First up were the African penguins, the adorable birds definitely got everyone’s attention. We all queued up promptly to have pictures taken with the two penguins. It was such a privilege to see them up close!

Up next were the Boa, Malayan Fish Owl, Green Iguana, Macaws. The keeper brought them closer to the audience one by one. After which, everyone could queue up for photo opportunities and we could even stroke the reptiles gently.

The stars of the show were definitely the orangutans. They same swinging by right on schedule and we could witness their deftly manoeuvring the branches right onto the stage where they would be until the end of the session.

Getting up close to the animals was such a treat for everyone since it was usually difficult to have various animals gather at one spot. It also brought back our own childhood memories of taking pictures up close with the snakes and primates. While the animal encounters are very different now, we are glad our children could have the opportunity of touching the scaly skin of the Boa, feeling the Green Iguana’s long tail and even looking at the owl close up.

Participating in Breakfast in the Wild gives families the opportunity to learn more about different groups of animals, touching some of them and posing with animals like the Orangutans, African Penguins, Sealion, Bengal Eagle Owl.

Get Tickets to Breakfast In the Wild

Tickets are priced at $47 for adults and $37 for children aged six to 12, while children below the age of six would need to be accompanied by one adult each.

A separate Singapore Zoo admission ticket is required to enjoy the breakfast experience. Friends of Wildlife, Friends of Wildlife Plus and Friends of the Zoo enjoy a 20 per cent discount.

Advanced bookings of at least three days are encouraged. Walk-ins are possible, subject to table availability. Seating is also on a first-come first-served basis.

Find out more about Breakfast In the Wild.