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Dairy Farm Nature Park

Once home to a dairy farm, this nature park is now filled with lush biodiversity, hiking and biking trails, as well as an education centre.
Note: This park is protected as part of the Central Nature Park Network. Find out more about nature reserves and parks.
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Location

Along Dairy Farm Road

Park information

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Park size
75 hectares
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Opening hours
7am to 7pm
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Pets not allowed
Nearby stations
  • Hillview MRT station
Nearby parks
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Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
  • Pet are not allowed on the nature trails in order to protect the wildlife. Dogs on leashes are only allowed on the tarmac road and not the trails.
  • Do apply for a permit at least 1 month in advance if you are organising group activities involving more than 30 persons.
  • Find out more about the dos and don'ts, hiking etiquette and mountain biking etiquette you should follow when visiting the park.

What to see

Special features

Wallace Education Centre
Wallace Education Centre

Dedicated to Alfred Russel Wallace, a contemporary of Charles Darwin, the Centre offers interactive exhibits on nature for all ages.

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Dairy Farm Quarry
Dairy Farm Quarry

Unlike other quarries in the area, Dairy Farm Quarry is filled with earth. You can admire its gorgeous rock cliffs.

Singapore Quarry
Singapore Quarry

One of 2 quarries in the park, this is now a scenic lake where you can spot dragonflies and birds such as Stork-billed Kingfishers. (Open: 8am to 6.30pm daily)

Community nursery
Community nursery

Visit Singapore's first community nursery, where volunteers propagate and nurture endangered native plants from nearby forests.

Plants and animals

Fruit trees
Fruit trees

Look out for the rambutan, jackfruit and mango trees. These were planted during Singapore's kampung days, and are still thriving now!

Chocolate Pansy
Chocolate Pansy

Chocolate-coloured with orange-brown upper wings and darker brown eyespots, this species can be found sunbathing with its wings wide open during sunny weather.

Birds
Birds

Keep your eyes peeled for the Oriental Magpie Robin and Crimson Sunbird, both of which can be easily identified by their striking looks.

Long-tailed Macaque
Long-tailed Macaque

These monkeys are highly intelligent and can use different stone tools while foraging. They play a crucial role in dispersing seeds at our nature reserves.

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Tiger Orchid
Tiger Orchid

This flower is the largest orchid species in the world, and can weigh up to 2 tonnes. It got its name from its petal patterns, which resemble tiger stripes.

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Malayan Colugo
Malayan Colugo

This shy, nocturnal creature has an extensive skin membrane to carry its young and help it glide from tree to tree so seamlessly it looks like it is flying.

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What to do

Activities:

Heritage appreciation

Heritage appreciation

Learn more about Singapore’s natural heritage through exhibits at the Wallace Education Centre.

Amenities

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Get involved

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NEAR mobile app

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Last updated on 09 November 2023.