Zoo Resources
Educators Resources
Design Thinking in Zoo Exhibit Design
This resource provides the steps and questions for teachers to encourage the use of science process skills in a learning journey to study animal natural history and zoo exhibit design. Use the Design Thinking approach to help your students design and build their own zoo exhibit that an animal would thrive in.
Sustainable Tourism – Mandai Wildlife Group Sustainability Journey
Mandai Wildlife Group (MWG) manages Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, River Wonders, Bird Paradise, Rainforest Wild Adventure and Mandai Rainforest Resort, as well as indoor attractions Curiosity Cove and Exploria, and the community space Mandai Boardwalk.
As a purpose-led organisation, MWG is committed to caring for the planet and protecting wildlife, while striving to connect people with wildlife and champion sustainable living.
Developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MOE), this resource supports secondary school students studying Sustainable Tourism, and offers a case study on how MWG applies environmental, social and economic strategies to operate as a sustainable tourist destination in Singapore.
Animals We Love: Mousedeer
Singapore is home to two mousedeer species. Not so easy to spot in the wild, but you can’t miss the lesser mousedeer at the Zoo’s Fragile Forest. Watch them munch their greens and refer to the activity pack for mousedeer-related learning ideas.
Animals We Love: Komodo Dragons
The Komodo dragon is the world’s largest living lizard. Found only on five Indonesian islands, including Komodo Island, this threatened reptile is one of Indonesia’s national treasures. Currently, Singapore Zoo is home to three Komodo dragons – Bima and his two sons, Mario and Taro.
Animals We Love: Orangutans
Meet Merlin the orangutan at Singapore Zoo. Learn fun facts: 'Orangutan' means 'man of the forest' in Malay. Get a learning kit for kids to enjoy activities and discover their love for these amazing apes.
Animals We Love: Tiger
The majestic tigers are formidable hunters but they are in turn being hunted. Find out fascinating facts about these Lords of the Forest.
Bug Discovery 1
Tips on how toplan and preparefor your field-trip to the zoo, especially with the use of STELLAR P1 & P2 books.
Bug Discovery 3
Activities and ideas to helpwrap up your field-tripand consolidate your students' learning back in school.
Make a Viewfinder
Make your own viewfinder with materials found at home. Use it to focus on interesting details at our parks or other outdoor venues!
Outdoor Learning Recipe Cards
Use these outdoor learning strategies and activity ideas focused on nature play pedagogy, music and movement to plan your next learning journey to our parks. Developed together with early childhood specialists, Ms Drizzle Hshieh (Roots and Boots) and Ms Lavina Chong (Wigglepods).
Why Did The Pangolin Cross The Road Wordless Book & the 3-2-1 Pangolin Fun Activity Guide for Pre-schoolers
Why Did The Pangolin Cross The Road: A wordless picture book inspired by children helping an injured pangolin outside their school. Fosters critical thinking in kids to interpret the plot and create dialogues from illustrations. Includes '3-2-1 Pangolin Fun' activity guide for language development.
Little Otter, Little Trouble Wordless Book & the 3-2-1 Otter Fun Activity Guide for Pre-schoolers
Little Otter, Little Trouble: A wordless picture book inspired by a lost otter pup. Fosters critical thinking in kids to interpret the plot and create dialogues from illustrations. Includes '3-2-1 Otter Fun' activity guide for language development.
SPED Educators & Families Resources
Pause and Play - A Virtual Learning Journey to Singapore Zoo
This resource is specially curated with Pathlight School to take students on a virtual learning journey to Singapore Zoo. It can be used on its own, as pre/post-visit to our park.
Download
Sensory Friendly Map
Some places in Singapore Zoo can be noisy and over-stimulate the senses. Use this map to plan in some quiet time during your visit.
Download
Singapore Zoo Social Script
Use this social script to familiarise yourself and your children with the sights and experiences at Singapore Zoo before your trip.
DownloadBook Nook
All About Elephants
Elephants live in family groups and spend their time travelling, foraging and playing together. For more ele-fun facts, click to download this e-book.
Download
All About Giraffes
Tall, graceful and gentle – the giraffe is one of the most admired animals. These extraordinary creatures have been popular zoo animals since ancient times.
The first zoo created 3,500 years ago in Egypt had a giraffe, which had to be shipped from a distance of 2,419km down the Nile River! For more fascinating facts about giraffes, download this e-book.
All About Tigers
The majestic tigers are formidable hunters but they are in turn being hunted. Find out fascinating facts about these Lords of the Forest. Download this e-book.
DownloadRead Along
With the support of the Lee Kuan Yew Fund for Bilingualism, we've published books that focused on our local wildlife. We've made special recording of these series which can be enjoyed by any age.
Books on Local Wildlife
Hornbills in our Neighbourhood
Kai and Mei spot a hornbill’s nest in their neighbourhood park. They spend many happy hours watching the hornbill family and are rewarded with a surprise.
Python in the Playground
Calvin and Angie see a python in their neighbourhood. As they find out more about snakes, they decide to share what they have learnt with their neighbours.
Macaques in our Estate
Kai and Mei are surprised to see so many macaques in their estate. Can the twins find a way to discourage the macaques from visiting their neighbourhood?
Little Otter Little Trouble
Calvin and Angie find a baby otter on the beach. It is injured and alone. What can the children do to help the poor otter?
Why did the Pangolin Cross the Road?
Kai and Mei stumble upon an injured pangolin outside their school. As the children help the poor animal to safety, it sparks off their interest in the pangolin and why it risked its life to cross the road.
