Lunar New Year @ Mandai Park

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Celebrate with our sleek and mysterious serpents as you explore our parks, take part in fun activities, and learn about your zoo-diac fortunes.

Wishing you a smooth and prosperous Lunar New Year!

Festive WildPass Exclusive: Enjoy up to 20% off* admission tickets!

Terms and conditions apply.

Festive Animal Presentations

Splash Safari at Singapore Zoo

Shaw Foundation Amphitheatre, Singapore Zoo

29 Jan – 12 Feb (Daily)
10:30am & 5:30pm

Welcome the Lunar New Year with a special twist as our animal stars bring festive greetings just for you! Meet our playful animals like our sea lions, curious coatimundis, and many more.

Once Upon A River at River Wonders

11:30am, 2:30pm & 4:30pm
29 Jan – 12 Feb (Daily)
Boat Plaza, River Wonders

Join our animal presentation and receive prosperous greetings from our Capybara! Meet our African Grey Parrot who will also reveal some lucky numbers for the year.

Wings of the World at Bird Paradise

11:00am & 3:00pm
29 Jan – 12 Feb (Daily)
Sky Amphitheatre, Bird Paradise

Join our feathery friends to celebrate a wild Lunar New Year! Be captivated by receiving an auspicious red packet delivered by Sassy our Sulphur Crested Cockatoo, a “Gong Xi Fa Cai” greeting from Amigo, our Amazon parrots and more!

Star Animal Enrichment & Keeper Talks

Festive Meet and Greet at RepTopia

RepTopia, Singapore Zoo

29, 30 & 31 Jan, 1, 2, 8 & 9 Feb
10:00am & 3:00pm

Join us at RepTopia for an unforgettable Meet & Greet with some of our most intriguing reptiles! Get up close with our incredible reptiles and uncover fascinating facts about these remarkable creatures.

*30-40 persons per session (Slots are available on a first-come first-served basis).

Festive Star Animal Keeper Talks & Feeding — King Cobra

RepTopia, Singapore Zoo

29 & 30 Jan, 1, 2, 8 & 9 Feb
3:00pm

Get up close with one of the world’s most iconic reptiles as our expert keepers reveal fascinating facts about its behaviour, diet, and role in the ecosystem. Don’t miss the chance to witness the awe-inspiring King Cobra feeding too!

Festive Star Animal Keeper Talks — Green Anaconda

12:15pm
29 Jan – 12 Feb (Daily)
Green Anaconda Exhibit, River Wonders

Learn from our expert keepers about the incredible Green Anaconda!

Tag along to also find out more about tamarins, marmosets, silver arowanas, with the talk concluding at the Amazonia Encounters.

Festive Star Animal Keeper Talks & Sensory Enrichment — Cave Racer & Carpet Python

Cave Racer Exhibit, Night Safari
29 & 30 Jan, 1, 2, 8 & 9 Feb
8:30pm

Join us for our Festive Animal Keeper Talks featuring the Cave Racer and Carpet Python! Our expert keepers will share fascinating facts about these unique snakes while you watch them engage with everyday items through sensory enrichment activities.

Festive Activities

Mandai App: Lunar New Year Digital Quiz

Around Singapore Zoo & River Wonders

29 Jan – 4 Feb (Daily)
8:30am – 6:00pm

Dive into the Mandai App for a festive quiz that blends animal knowledge with Chinese customs! Complete the quiz and redeem an exclusive mandarin orange bag!* Perfect for all ages, it’s a fun way to learn and engage with nature during the Lunar New Year!

*Limited to the first 200 redemptions daily, while stocks last! Terms and conditions apply.

Mandai App: Lunar New Year Ssscavenger Hunt

Around Bird Paradise

29 Jan | 2, 8 & 9 Feb
9:00am – 6:00pm

It's the year of the snakes! Did you know that snakes and birds are connected in many ways? Challenge yourselves to a ssscavenger hunt and discover three fun facts about the relationship between snakes and birds.

ZOO-diac Predictions

Singapore Zoo, Bird Paradise, River Wonders & Night Safari

28 Jan – 12 Feb (Daily)

Anticipate a prosperous year ahead! Learn about your zodiac predictions and get expert advice on how to make the most of this year.

Festive Lion Dance Performances & Meet God of Fortune

River Wonders & Bird Paradise

29 & 30 Jan
Entrance of Bird Paradise: 9:30am | Entrance of River Wonders: 11:00am

Experience the vibrant energy of Lion Dance performances this festive season! Marvel at the dazzling moves and rhythmic drumming that bring the lions to life, spreading joy and good fortune to all.

Don’t miss the chance to meet God of Fortune mascot and welcome prosperity into the new year!

*Weather permitting.

Lunar New Year Educational Booth: "Huat Ah" Snakes!

Entrance of Singapore Zoo

29 Jan – 2 Feb (Daily)
10:00am – 4:30pm
Build a positive connection with snakes!

Explore fascinating facts about their unique behaviours, their vital role in the ecosystem, and even learn about species found right here in Singapore.

Plus, discover Mandai Wildlife Reserve's efforts in snake rescue and rehabilitation, making it an engaging and educational experience for curious minds of all ages!

Festive TwiLIGHT Performance

Night Safari Courtyard

29 Jan – 12 Feb (Daily)
8:00pm & 9:00pm

A dazzling LED performance with Lunar New Year greetings awaits you! Join us and immerse yourself in the spirit of the new year!

Experience the Thrill of Arapaima Feeding!

Primate Kingdom, Singapore Zoo

Daily
11:15am
年年有鱼 (May you have abundance year after year)!

Join us for the new Arapaima Feeding experience launching during Lunar New Year!

Witness these majestic fish up close symbolizing abundance and prosperity in the year ahead.

Feel the rush of excitement as you come face-to-fin with one of the world's largest freshwater fish in this unforgettable feeding experience!

*Weather permitting.

Dive into Prosperity with Our Festive Divers

Amazon Flooded Forest & Mekong River, River Wonders
Amazon Flooded Forest: 29 & 31 Jan, 3, 5, 7, 10 & 12 Feb | Mekong River: 30 Jan, 1, 4, 6, 8 & 11 Feb
11:30am

Dive into the Lunar New Year festivities as our divers don traditional red attire and bring festive cheer underwater!

Watch them feed our aquatic animals in celebration of the Year of the Snake—it’s a unique and auspicious sight you won’t want to miss!

Image Credit: Singapore Zoo