Forget Singapore's Insta-famous Marina Bay Sands pool or those flashy Super Trees – there's a new must-visit night-time showcase in town that's proving a major hit with the Instagram set.

The dramatic new Rainforest Lumina installation takes place at the famous Singapore Zoo, but happens once the more than 2000 animals are in bed for the night.

Some of their habitats are then transformed into a multi-media world of light and sound designed to celebrate the zoo's 45th birthday.

And walking through the 1km long state-of-the-art creation is like being on the alien planet from the movie Avatar.

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A true other-worldly feeling is created with haunting music and shimmering lights, which coupled with the country's steamy humid evenings makes you feel like you're in a tropical, magical land. (And don't worry, the animals aren't disturbed, according to zoo bosses, and you won't see any, save for a bunch of cheeky pelicans who choose to hang around and peer at visitors).

Rainforest Lumina has been created by a pioneering Canadian company called Moment Factory, which has made dramatic installations around the world.

It's themed 'We Are One', and kids will love the interactive save-the-world theme among the 11 separate areas.

They include a chance to make virtual plants 'grow' by 'Singing like an animal', as well as an opportunity to get the 'Creature Crew' mascots of the creation to leap into the air by 'Playing like an animal', which involves jumping on colourful platforms.

You can even see your face come to life on a big 'Wall of Fame' via a wristband you pick out along the way – and get the image sent to your mobile afterwards.

Then there are breathtaking corridors of coloured lanterns, a field of shimmering white luminous flowers and a forest haven of glowing green twinkles.

It's no surprise Instagrammers are going crazy.

From romantic shadows of couples kissing to mysterious images of colourful lights, #rainforestlumina is a goldmine of photo fodder.

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More wild attractions

Combine a visit to Rainforest Lumina with a trip next door to the zoo's Night Safari – there are combo tickets on offer ($47/$31).

It offers a unique African-style journey past animals including lions, elephant and tigers, every evening.

Splash out on the private Safari Adventure tour which allows you to hop aboard a golf buggy with your own guide, rather than the public tram ($138/$85).

The highlight is giving Tun the Asian elephant an evening snack – he'll take apples right out of your hand with his trunk.

Rainforest Lumina runs each evening until the end of the year, from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Tickets from $22/$16. For more information and bookings, visit rainforestlumina.wrs.com.sg.