Singapore's big attractions all have resident (local) prices that are noticeably cheaper than the tourist rate — you just have to book the right ticket. This is the guide to what a day out actually costs in 2026, with every price checked against the venue's own website.
We rounded up the 7 best attraction and theme-park deals in Singapore for 2026: Universal Studios Singapore (from $76), the Singapore Oceanarium (from $43, under-4s free), Mandai's Bird Paradise ($39/$27 resident, seniors $25) and Rainforest Wild Adventure ($50/$35), Gardens by the Bay (Flower Dome from $12, Supertrees free), the Singapore Flyer (from $40) and Wild Wild Wet (Day Pass $29 adult off-peak, $39 peak).
> Quick view: the cheapest paid entry here is Gardens by the Bay's Flower Dome at $12 (resident) — and its outdoor Supertree Grove is free. Under-4s get into the Singapore Oceanarium free, which is also running a resident-only buy 2 get 1 free for its first anniversary. Anyone born in August gets into Wild Wild Wet free for the rest of the month. Most resident prices need an NRIC or valid pass shown at purchase or the gate.
Heads up: Rainforest Wild Asia is now Rainforest Wild Adventure
If you have been searching for Rainforest Wild Asia and coming up short, that is because Mandai renamed it. On 20 May 2026 the park opened its second phase and became Rainforest Wild Adventure, roughly doubling in size to about 20 hectares. The original WEST zone is now joined by a seven-hectare EAST zone inspired by Afro-tropical and Madagascan landscapes — home to the okapi — and one ticket covers both. The Adventure+ line-up grew with it, adding a ravine swing, a canopy glider and a 125m treetop course. The price did not change: still $50 adult / $35 child for Singapore residents.
Peak vs off-peak: when you go changes what you pay
This is the part most guides skip. Several of these attractions charge a higher rate on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. If your dates are flexible, a weekday visit buys the same experience for less — across a family of four that is often $30–$40 saved for doing nothing but shifting the date:
| Attraction | Off-peak (weekday) | Peak (Sat, Sun & PH) |
|---|---|---|
| Bird Paradise (resident) | $39 adult / $27 child | $44 adult / $30 child |
| Bird Paradise seniors (60+) | $25 | $25 — no peak rate |
| Wild Wild Wet | $29 adult / $21 child & senior | $39 adult / $29 child & senior |
| Rainforest Wild Adventure (resident) | $50 / $35 — same all week | $50 / $35, but only up to 5 Adventure+ activities vs 9 on regular days |
| Gardens by the Bay (resident) | $12 Flower Dome — same all week | $12 Flower Dome |
So if you can only go on a weekend or public holiday, Rainforest Wild Adventure is the better-value Mandai pick — no peak surcharge — while Bird Paradise is $5 more per adult than its weekday price. Bringing grandparents changes the maths again: Bird Paradise charges seniors aged 60 and above a flat $25 any day of the week. And Gardens by the Bay never charges a peak rate at all, which is part of why it stays the best-value big attraction in town.
How to plan a day out without overpaying
- Book online, direct, and in advance — timed-entry tickets are cheaper than the gate and protect your slot on a busy weekend.
- Always pick the Singapore-resident ticket — it's meaningfully cheaper than the standard/tourist rate, but have your NRIC or pass ready to show.
- Go on a weekday if you can — Bird Paradise and Wild Wild Wet both drop to their off-peak rate, and Rainforest Wild Adventure includes 9 Adventure+ activities instead of 5.
- Go early — carparks at Sentosa, Mandai and Downtown East fill fast by late morning; mornings are cooler and quieter too.
- Do the free stuff — Gardens by the Bay's Supertree Grove, outdoor gardens and the nightly Garden Rhapsody light show cost nothing.
- Weigh a pass — Mandai's free WildPass and its 2-Attraction Pass (up to 30% off, until 31 August 2026), or a Universal Season Pass, pay off fast if you'll visit more than once or hit several parks.
- Have a rain plan — the Singapore Oceanarium and Gardens' cooled domes are fully indoor, ideal if a storm rolls in.
Prices, opening hours and promotions change and can be outlet- or date-specific — always confirm the current resident price and terms on each venue's official site before you head down.










