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Dairy Farm Nature Park

Set in a rustic environment with multiple trails for hiking and biking, the 63-hectare Dairy Farm Nature Park offers a host of recreational activities and amenities such as a nature trail and former quarry. But the park’s main attraction is the Wallace Education Centre, Singapore’s first field study hub for schools.

Formerly a cow shed, the Wallace Education Centre now houses the Wallace Environmental Learning Lab (WELL), as well as an interpretative centre, where visitors can learn about the changing landscapes of Dairy Farm and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve through various exhibits. As it no longer functions as a dairy farm, there are no real cows at Dairy Farm Nature Park.

Established by NParks and Raffles Girls' Secondary School, WELL provides a holistic programme where students discover Singapore's natural heritage through interesting hands-on activities such as exploring the trails of Dairy Farm, conducting research studies on water, soil, rock and insects, and carrying out data analysis at the Lab. With the materials developed by Raffles Girls' Secondary School, teachers will be able to self-conduct various educational programmes.

At the south-western end of the park lies the Singapore Quarry, which has been transformed into a wetland habitat with a viewing platform for visitors to appreciate Singapore’s freshwater flora and fauna. Nature lovers can look forward to seeing native inhabitants of the park including numerous species of dragonflies, many of which are rare.

The Wallace Education Centre, WELL, and the Wallace Trail are named after Alfred Wallace to honour his contributions to natural science. A contemporary of Charles Darwin, Wallace is the other "father" behind the theory of evolution. In 1854, Wallace stopped over in Singapore during his journey to the Malay Archipelago, and collected many species of beetles in the vicinity of the Dairy Farm site.

Location

Along Dairy Farm Road

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Park Information

Park Size: 63 hectares

How to get there

By bus: 

1) Alight at Petir Road: 700, 700A, 966, 973 (Bus stop ID: 44369 & 44361)

2) Alight at Upper Bukit Timah Road, Hillview Station: 67, 75, 170, 170A, 171, 178, 184,  961, 961C (Bus stop ID: 43061 & 43069)

3) Alight at Dairy Farm Road: 973 (Bus stop ID: 43961 & 43969)

By MRT:

Alight at Hillview MRT Station, take Exit A

Nature Park Opening Hours

7am to 7pm daily (entering or remaining in the park after 7pm is not allowed)

Accessibility Info

- Wheelchair accessible to Wallace Education Centre from Carpark B


 Smoke-free park

Specific Do’s & Don’ts: 

1. No pets allowed in the nature park. Dogs on leashes are only allowed on the tarmac road only and not nature trails.

2. No feeding of monkeys.

IMPORTANT: 

For your safety, please do not enter the nature reserve and forested areas during stormy weather as such inclement weather may cause trees and branches to fall. 

Do note that when planning to go outdoors, dial-a-weather at 65427788 for a weather forecast. 

Nearby Park Connectors

  1. Hillview PC

Notices

1. Wallace Education Centre is closed for upgrading from 1 November 2019 to 30 April 2020. The toilets remain open for use during this period.

Important Notice for Hiking Permit:

  • For groups with 30 or more people, we encourage visitors to apply for a permit prior to their visit.
  • For organised groups, a maximum of 100 persons at any one time is allowed into the nature park. If the quota has been met for that day, visitors are required to opt for another day.

Things To Do

  • Hiking/Trail Activities

    If you wish to organise a hike at Dairy Farm Nature Park with a total of 30 people or more, please complete this application form and submit it to us at least two weeks before the date of the activity. 

    A maximum of 100 pax at any one time is allowed into the nature park for organised groups. If the quota has been met for that day, you are required to opt for another day.

  • Mountain Biking Trail

    The Bukit Timah Mountain Bike Trail is a designated trail for mountain biking enthusiasts. In the interest of all visitors' safety, hikers, walkers, joggers and other visitors not engaged in mountain biking activities are not permitted on the Mountain Bike Trail. Instead, please use the many designated hiking trails in and around Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. In turn, visitors engaging in mountain biking activities should only use the Mountain Bike Trail and not venture into the trails meant for hikers, walkers and joggers. By cooperating with one another, we can all have a safe and pleasant experience in the Nature Reserve.

  • DFNP

    Wallace Trail


    This trail is ideal for nature lovers, bird enthusiasts and families.

    Difficulty level: Moderate
    Walking time: 1 hour

  • Photography

    Photography

    Dairy Farm Nature Park is quite a favourite among amateur and professional photographers due to the large number of bird species available here, such as the Crimson Sunbird, Racket-Tailed Drongo, and many more.

  • Art In Nature

    Art in Nature

    Free monthly nature art workshop held at Singapore's Central Nature Reserve for all nature art enthusiast. Sketch & paint in the company of like minded friends as you discover more about Singapore's rich biodiversity and conservation efforts to preserve Singapore's natural heritage.

  • Volunteering

    Keen to be part of our biodiversity conservation efforts? Translate your passion into action and sign up as a Central Nature Reserve volunteer!

Events

All Events

  • mascot pangolin

    Join us for our annual World Pangolin Day as we raise awareness of the pangolins, with a series of activities for everyone.

    15 Feb 2020 09:00AM - 13:00PM
    Windsor Nature Park,
    Pavilion
    Free

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Last updated on 03 January 2020

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