The holiday festivities take on a new colour at Mandai Wildlife Reserve!
Join the celebration at Singapore Zoo, River Wonders and Night Safari and you will find that in the wild, black and white is anything but dull. Come on a spectacular adventure across our three wildlife parks with our charming monochrome animals.
Activities at Singapore Zoo
Black & White AR Animal Trail
- Treetops Trail and Heliconia Walk
- 8.30am – 6pm
Explore Singapore Zoo through an AR Animal Trail to uncover keepers’ tales about the colourful lives of our charming black and white animals.
What’s more! Complete any 7 stations across 2 parks to redeem an exclusive Festive Wild-erland keychain*!
Friends of Wildlife Members can redeem an additional gift* upon completion.
Redemption available at Entrance of Singapore Zoo from 11am – 5pm and Opposite Night Safari Retail Shop from 7pm – 10pm.
*Limited quantities available on a first-come-first-served basis. Terms and conditions apply.
12 Days of Enrichment
- Various animal exhibits at Singapore Zoo
- 15–26 Dec 2022
Countdown to Christmas with our animal friends! Don’t miss the 12 Advent Calendar days of Enrichment where each day, various animals across different timeslots do something fun and keep physically and mentally stimulated.
Penguin Parade
- African Penguin Exhibit
- 23–24 & 30 Nov; 1, 7–8, 10, 14–15, 17, 21–22, 24, 28–29 & 31 Dec 2022
- 5.30pm – 6pm
Learn more about our African Penguins from our friendly keepers and see them up close as they waddle down the carpet!
Friends of Wildlife Members enjoy 20% off. Log in to Membership Portal to retrieve promo code to purchase online.
Additional charges apply at $8 per pax.
Limited capacity available and online booking is required. Activity is weather permitting.
House of Illusions
- Boat Dock, Opposite White Tiger Exhibit
Enter the House of Illusions where not all is as it seems. Experience the magic of the Grevy’s zebra’s black and white stripes through this optical illusion exhibition.
Monochrome Maze
- Pavilion by the Lake, Singapore Zoo
Navigate through the Monochrome Maze and learn more about the threats that wildlife face. The challenge begins as you try to find your way out to the sanctuary!
Playful Primates
- Behind Tram Station 1
The black and white primates of the animal kingdom pull off some of the most amazing feats in the forest canopy. Put yourself to the test and see how you match up!
Holiday Craftivities: Festive Terrarium
- Boat Dock, Opposite White Tiger Exhibit
- 19–20, 26–27 Nov; 3–4, 10–11, 17–26, 31 Dec 2022 & 1 Jan 2023
- 11am – 5pm
Spread some holiday cheer! Customise a festive Christmas-scape and gift it to your loved ones!
Additional charges apply at $15 per craft.
Friends of Wildlife Members enjoy 20% off Holiday Craftivities.
Come Dressed in Black and White
Dress for the occasion in your best Black and White ensemble and receive a free* panda magnet!
What’s more, post a picture of your best monochrome outfit with any of our photopoints and share it on social media – the most festive outfit weekly stands to win up to $40 worth of prizes^!
Redemption available at Entrance of Singapore Zoo from 11am – 5pm and Opposite Night Safari Retail Shop from 7pm – 10pm.
*Limited quantities available on a first-come-first-served basis. Terms and conditions apply.
^Contest period from 21 – 27 Nov 2022, 28 Nov – 4 Dec 2022, 5 – 11 Dec 2022, 12 – 18 Dec 2022, 19 – 25 Dec 2022 and 26 Dec 2022 – 1 Jan 2023 (1 winner per contest period).
Give Your Plush Toys a New Life
- Singapore Zoo Main Retail Outlet
- 9am – 7pm (Weekdays)
- 8.30am – 7pm (Weekends & Public Holidays)
It’s the season of giving! Take part in our upcycling project and drop off your pre-loved plush toys in the donation bins located. Together with Soft Toy Hospital, your toys will be recycled into usable parts or turned into new items to be resold or gifted.
Activities at River Winders
Black & White AR Animal Trail
- Around River Wonders
- 8.30am – 6pm
Explore River Wonders through an AR Animal Trail to uncover keepers’ tales about the colourful lives of our charming black and white animals.
What’s more! Complete any 7 stations across 2 parks to redeem an exclusive Festive Wild-erland keychain*!
Friends of Wildlife Members can redeem an additional gift* upon completion.
Redemption available at Entrance of Singapore Zoo from 11am – 5pm and Opposite Night Safari Retail Shop from 7pm – 10pm.
*Limited quantities available on a first-come-first-served basis. Terms and conditions apply.
12 Days of Enrichment
- Various animal exhibits at River Wonders
- 15–26 Dec 2022
Countdown to Christmas with our animal friends! Don’t miss the 12 Advent Calendar days of Enrichment where each day, various animals across different timeslots do something fun and keep physically and mentally stimulated.
Pelican Parade
- Boat Plaza
- Weekends only
- 3.15pm – 3.45pm
Get up close with our pelicans as they take an afternoon walk with their keepers who will share more fun facts about these birds!
Panda-monium Playground
- Panda Courtyard, River Wonders
- 11am – 5pm
Move like a panda in this playground for children and the young at heart. Be inspired by Le Le’s play antics. Come climb, play and roll across this panda playground, just like Le Le.
Postcards for Good
- Amazon Flooded Forest
- 11am – 5pm
Spread the festive cheer to our animals and your loved ones! Each pack of limited-edition Festive Wild-erland postcards come with Conservation Included. Redeem one at $10 by making a contribution at our gifting station! Drop your postcard in the post box and we'll mail it out to your loved ones for you!
Holiday Craftivities: Festive Wreath
- Panda Courtyard
- 19–20, 26–27 Nov; 3–4, 10–11, 17–26, 31 Dec 2022 & 1 Jan 2023
- 11am – 5pm
Customize your own wreath and hang it on your door yearly during the festive affair!
Additional charges apply at $15 per craft.
Friends of Wildlife Members enjoy 20% off Holiday Craftivities.
Doodle Mural by Jun-Yi from The Animal Project
- Amazon Flooded Forest
- 18 Nov 2022
- 11am – 12pm & 1pm – 2pm
Be mesmerized as Jun-Yi, an artist from The Animal Project, brings his illustrations to life at this live drawing session.
Jun-Yi loves to draw a myriad of animals in vicarious situations. With just a black marker pen, he draws each animal without any hesitation, and each carries a different expression. Jun-Yi brings joy to everyone around him and such is the effect of his art too!
Come Dressed in Black and White
Dress for the occasion in your best Black and White ensemble and receive a free* panda magnet!
Post a picture of your best monochrome outfit with any of our photopoints and share it on social media — the most festive outfit weekly stands to win up to $40 worth of prizes^!
Redemption available at Entrance of Singapore Zoo from 11am – 5pm and Opposite Night Safari Retail Shop from 7pm – 10pm.
*Limited quantities available on a first-come-first-served basis. Terms and conditions apply.
^Contest period from 21 – 27 Nov 2022, 28 Nov – 4 Dec 2022, 5 – 11 Dec 2022, 12 – 18 Dec 2022, 19 – 25 Dec 2022 and 26 Dec 2022 – 1 Jan 2023 (1 winner per contest period).
Give Your Plush Toys a New Life
- River Wonders Shop
- 10.30am – 7pm
It’s the season of giving! Take part in our upcycling project and drop off your pre-loved plush toys in the donation bins located. Together with Soft Toy Hospital, your toys will be recycled into usable parts or turned into new items to be resold or gifted.
Activities at Night Safari
Welcome the Devils
- Tasmanian Devil Exhibit, Wallaby Trail
All the way from Down Under, our newest residents, the Tasmanian Devils are making their first ever debut at Night Safari. Learn more about the Save the Tasmanian Devils Programme and try to spot our feisty females — you might hear them before you see them!
Make sure to head down to the Tasmanian Devil Exhibit from 15 Nov onwards and send in your welcome wishes to Snickers, Crumpet, Panini and Jessie!
Tasmanian Devil Keeper Talk
- Tasmanian Devil Exhibit, Wallaby Trail
- Daily
- 8pm & 9pm
Did you know that when Tasmanian devils feed together, they screech and scream? Head down to the Tasmanian Devil Exhibit from 15 Nov onwards to hear them in action when they’re at their most active — mealtimes and discover more about them from our Keepers!
Are You Stronger Than the Devil?
- Tasmanian Devil Exhibit, Wallaby Trail
Did you know that the Tasmanian Devil’s bite can crush bones and cut through thick metal wire? Test your strength and see if you can match their incredible bite force!
A Devil’s Appetite
- East Lodge
- 7.15pm – 12am
Did you know that the Tasmanian devil can eat up to 40% of its bodyweight? In this interactive display, find out how much you could eat if you were a Tasmanian devil!
Black & White AR Animal Trail
- East Lodge
- 7.15pm – 12am
Explore Night Safari through an AR Animal Trail to uncover keepers’ about the colourful lives of our charming black and white animals.
What’s more! Complete any 7 stations across 2 parks to redeem an exclusive Festive Wild-erland keychain*!
Friends of Wildlife Members can redeem an additional gift* upon completion.
Redemption available at Entrance of Singapore Zoo from 11am – 5pm and Opposite Night Safari Retail Shop from 7pm – 10pm.
*Limited on a first-come-first-served basis. Terms and conditions apply.
12 Days of Enrichment
- Various animal exhibits at Night Safari
- 15–26 Dec 2022
Countdown to Christmas with our animal friends! Don’t miss the 12 Advent Calendar days of Enrichment where each day, various animals across different timeslots do something fun and keep physically and mentally stimulated.
Glowing Forest
- East Lodge
Enter a forest of stunning trees and immerse yourself as the trees glow and dim with the rhythm of the night. Find your best spot and flaunt your Instagram-worthy poses!
Snowfall
- Naracoorte Cave, Night Safari
- 8–11, 15–18 & 22–26 Dec 2022
- 7.30pm – 10.30pm
Be enthralled by falling snow in the heart of Night Safari. Don’t miss out on photo taking opportunities to create some memories you can look back on!
Activity is weather permitting. Image is illustrative only.
Come Dressed in Black and White
Dress for the occasion in your best Black and White ensemble and receive a free* panda magnet!
What’s more, post a picture of your best monochrome outfit with any of our photopoints and share it on social media – the most festive outfit weekly stands to win up to $40 worth of prizes^!
Redemption available at Entrance of Singapore Zoo from 11am – 5pm and Opposite Night Safari Retail Shop from 7pm – 10pm.
*Limited quantities available on a first-come-first-served basis. Terms and conditions apply.
Contest period from 21 – 27 Nov 2022, 28 Nov – 4 Dec 2022, 5 – 11 Dec 2022, 12 – 18 Dec 2022, 19 – 25 Dec 2022 and 26 Dec 2022 – 1 Jan 2023 (1 winner per contest period).
Give Your Plush Toys a New Life
- Night Safari Gift Shop
- 6.30pm – 12am
It’s the season of giving! Take part in our upcycling project and drop off your pre-loved plush toys in the donation bins located. Together with Soft Toy Hospital, your toys will be recycled into usable parts or turned into new items to be resold or gifted.
Buy tickets here
Image Credit: Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Age
3+
Telephone number
+65 6269 3411
Links
Address
Singapore80 Mandai Lake Road Singapore 729826
How to get there?
By MRT
Nearest MRT stations: Choa Chu Kang (NS4), Ang Mo Kio (NS16), Marsiling (NS8), Woodlands (NS9)
Via Central Expressway (CTE) from the City:
- Take the CTE towards SLE
- Continue onto SLE towards Mandai Rd
- Take exit 8A at SLE onto Mandai Rd
- Turn left onto Mandai Lake Rd
Via Pan Island Expressway (PIE) from the City:
- Take the PIE towards BKE
- Continue onto BKE towards Woodlands
- Take exit 7 at BKE onto Mandai Rd
- Turn right onto Mandai Lake Rd