Formerly known as River Safari, River Wonders is a river-themed zoo as well aquariums that is nestled in Mandai, Singapore, and a part of Mandai wildlife reserve along with Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, and the upcoming Rainforest Wild Prk. River Wonders first opened in 2012, which is the first and only river-themed wildlife park, showcasing freshwater habitats from around the world. 

The park is home to over 11,000 animals with more than 260 species including adorable pandas, Mekong giant catfish, manatees, and even otters. The Park is divided into several zones that represent various habitats of ten world’s major rivers including the Nile, Mississippi, Yangtze, Mekong, and many others. Some of the most-highlighted spots in River Wonders are Themed Rives Zones that have been mentioned before, Amazon River Quest where you could embark on a relaxing boat through the Amazon River, and meet up with adorable Giant Pandas at Giant Panda Forest. 

River Wonders also provides you with many variety of shows and performances including feeding sections with otters, and pelicans or completely cooling down and having fun at the park’s water area which is a perfect place to take a break from the hot day, especially for children. 

River Wonders Price Ticket 2024

One of the most important things you need to know before visiting a place is to set a budget. And to do that, knowing the ticket price of the place is one of the must-know information to calculate your budget. Here are the details of River Wonders’s Tickets Price :

• [TRAVELOKA EXCLUSIVE] Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Entrance Ticket (International Tourist) starts from RM 177.00
• [ADD-ON] Amazon River Quest Boat Ride (Entrance Not Included) starts from RM 20.99
• [Fixed-Date] Entrance Ticket (International Tourist) starts from RM 150.42
• [Flexible Date] Entrance Ticket (International Tourists) start from RM 150.42
• [Fixed-Date] COMBO: Entrance Ticket & Amazon River Quest Boat Ride (International Tourists) starts from RM 171.41
• [Flexible Date] COMBO: Entrance Ticket & Amazon River Quest Boat Ride (International Tourists) starts from RM 171.41
• [Flexible Date] COMBO 2-in-1 Park Hopper: River Wonders & Night Safari (International Tourists) starts from RM 315.00
• [Flexible Date] COMBO 2-in-1 Park Hopper: River Wonders & Singapore Zoo (International Tourists) starts from RM 315.00
• SingaporePass-Save up to 50% on Three Experiences starts from RM 390.00
• Singapore Pass Premium -Save up to 50% on Universal Studios Singapore + Three Experiences start from RM 670.00
• SingaporePass Premium - Save Up to 50% on Universal Studios Singapore + Five Experiences starting from RM 871.00

Please remember that the ticket price might differ at times without prior notification. For more updated information, please check on Traveloka.

River Wonders Opening Hours

Another essential piece of information you need to know before visiting River Wonders is the opening hours of the place. By knowing the opening hour, it will give you a chance to get the fullest experience during your trip to the place. River Wonders opens from 10.00 AM to 19.00 PM with the last redemption time at 18.00.

Attractions and Activities in River Wonders

Themed River Zones

1. The Nile River Zone is an area that will transfer you to Africa’s longest river along with their iconic African Wildlife including Nile’s hippos, crocodiles, fishes such as African lungfish, and other animals such as African clawless otters. 
2. The Mississippi River Zone is an area that will take you on a journey through North America’s massive Mississippi River that will take you on a meet-up with the world’s largest freshwater turtles, other rare species such as colorful mallard duck, and adorable blue catfish, even a large scavenger fish. 
3. The Mekong River Zone is a zone that will take you to the underwater world of the Southeast Asian Mekon River, where you will be able to get in sight of Mekong’s largest giant catfish, colorful giant Gourami, and the unique Pangasius catfish. 
4. The Amazon River Zone is a zone that will take you to the world’s largest river at the heart of South America, where you will be able to spot playful monkeys such as capuchin and red howler, fishes like colorful piranhas, and arapaima, to other interesting species such as hoatzin bird.
5. The Congo River Zone is a zone that will transport you to the depths of Africa showcasing the Congo River ecosystem where you will be able to see the agility of chimpanzees, and gorillas to the underwater creatures such as Congo Tetra that is known for its dazzling scales and a primitive fish with a long and lobed fin that looks like a leg, bichir. 
6. The Murray-Darling River Zone is an area that will take you on a journey through the iconic Murray-Darling River that houses various endemic wallabies hopping around the area and the underwater creatures from the Murray cod to the Murray crayfish. 
7. The Ganges River Zone is a place that will transport you to the heart of South Asia’s Ganges River which is filled with various unique fishes such as the Ganges shark, and the mahseer. 
8. The Orinoco River Zone will take you on a journey through South America's Orinoco River adventure showcasing the world’s largest rodent, the Capybara and the adorable pink river dolphins, and other interesting creatures such as the jaguar, and the pre-historic looking bird, the hoatzin. 
9. The Zambezi River Zone will take you on a meaningful journey through Southern Africa’s Zambezi River complete with its iconic creatures from zebras with it;s white and black stripes, or the tallest animals on earth, giraffes and even the African penguins can be found in this area. 
10. Giant Panda Forest is an area that will allow you to get a glimpse into the natural habitat of the Yangtze River along with a pair of adorable giant panda tats playing around with toys, munching bamboos, or simply relaxing in their dens. 

Tips to River Wonders

You should plan your visit ahead of time. That is done to make the most of your time. Same as buying the tickets. Rather than buying it on-site, where you will need to queue for a long time, buying the tickets online ahead of time would be better. Besides saving time, online tickets tend to be a lot cheaper than on-site tickets. Moreover, sometimes, Traveloka gives some kind of promotion to make your money worth more. 

Another thing that you need to keep in mind is to arrive early if you want to fully explore the area, especially during the peak season. But if you want to avoid the crowds, it would be recommended for you to visit during weekdays besides the holidays. 

Wearing comfortable clothing and shoes is another tip that you need to keep in mind because it will make it easier for you to get around the park. Don't forget to put on your sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun and bring a water bottle to keep yourself hydrated.

Location and how to get to River Wonders

River Wonders is located at River Wonders, 80 Mandai Lake Rd, River Safari, Singapore 729826. There are several ways to get to River Wonders, either using your private vehicle or using public transportation. Here are some options for you if you plan to use public transportation : 

1. By MRT 

Take the North-South Line(NSL) and make a stop at Khatib MRT Station (NS14). Once you arrive at Khatib MRT Station, take Exit A and hop on Mandai Khatib Shuttle. This shuttle especially operates between Khatib MRT Station and various points within the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, including River Wonders. 

2. Bus

There are several buses that you can take to get to River Wonders, which are bus 138 or 827 that are available in various locations in Singapore. Take either of those buses and take a stop at the Singapore Zoo bus stop and from there, take a short walk for around 5 minutes to River Wonders. 

3. By Taxi

The most convenient especially if you traveling in a group. It might be a little bit pricey if you compare it to the other options, but by taking a taxi, it might save your time and save your energy where you only need to sit tight and wait for the driver to transfer you to the desired designation. 

That’s all the exciting information about River Wonders. What are you waiting for? Hurry and Book now via Traveloka and get the latest promotion!