Mandai Wildlife Group’s year-end festivities will focus on the beauty of black and white; come dressed in monochrome and be rewarded!

Mandai Wildlife Group’s first three-park campaign, Festive Wild-erland, celebrates the black and white animals of Singapore Zoo, River Wonders and Night Safari, including the African Penguin, Giant Panda and Malayan Tapir.

From 17 November 2022 to 2 January 2023, set out on a journey of play elements and Instagram-worthy installations, an AR animal trail, up-close encounters with black and white animals, and create crafts like a terrarium or festive wreath to take home.

Festive Wild-erland: A Black & White Celebration

Join the celebration at Singapore Zoo, River Wonders and Night Safari and you will find that in the wild, black and white are far from dull. Come on a spectacular adventure across our three wildlife parks with our charming monochrome animals.

Date: 17 November 2022 – 2 January 2023
Venue: Singapore Zoo, River Wonders and Night Safari

Black & White AR Animal Trail

Explore Singapore Zoo, River Wonders and Night Safari through an AR Animal Trail to uncover keepers’ tales about the colourful lives of our black and white animals.

What’s more, complete any seven stations across any two parks to redeem an exclusive Festive Wild-erland keychain (limited quantity available on a first-come-first-served basis).

Venue:

  • Treetops Trail and Heliconia Walk, Singapore Zoo
  • Around River Wonders
  • East Lodge and Tasmanian Devil exhibit at Wallaby Trail, Night Safari

Redemption Venue and Time:

  • Singapore Zoo entrance: 11am – 5pm
  • Night Safari (opposite retail shop): 7pm – 10pm

12 Days of Enrichment

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.

Date: 15 – 26 December 2022
Venue: Various animal exhibits at Singapore Zoo, River Wonders and Night Safari

Come Dressed in Black & White

Dress for the occasion in your best Black and White ensemble and receive a free panda magnet (limited quantity available on a first-come-first-served basis).

Also, post on social media a picture of your best monochrome outfit at any of our photo points – the most festive outfit every week stands to win up to $40 worth of prizes.

Venue: Singapore Zoo, River Wonders and Night Safari

Redemption Venue and Time:

  • Singapore Zoo entrance: 11am – 5pm
  • Night Safari (opposite retail shop): 7pm – 10pm

Singapore Zoo

House of Illusions

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.

Time: 8:30am – 6pm
Venue: Boat Dock, Opposite White Tiger Exhibit

Holiday Craftivities: Festive Terrarium

Customise a festive Christmas-scape and gift it to your loved ones.

Time: 11am – 5pm
Venue: Boat Dock, Opposite White Tiger Exhibit

Date:

  • 19, 20, 26 & 27 November
  • 3, 4, 10, 11, 17-26, 31 December
  • 1 January

Additional charges apply at $15 per craft.

Playful Primates

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.

Time: 8:30am – 6pm
Venue: Behind Tram Station 1

Monochrome Maze

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!

Time: 8:30am – 6pm
Venue: Pavilion by the Lake

Penguin Parade

Learn more about our African Penguins from our friendly keepers and see them up close as they waddle down the ‘red carpet’.

Time: 5.30pm – 6pm
Venue: African Penguin Exhibit

Date:

  • 23, 24 & 30 November
  • 1, 7, 8, 10, 14, 15, 17, 21, 22, 24, 28, 29, 31 December

Additional charges apply at $8 per pax. Limited capacity available and online booking is required. Activity is weather permitting.

Give Your Plush Toys a New Life

Give back to the community by dropping off your pre-loved plush toys. We will repair or upcycle them at the Soft Toy Hospital before donating them.

Time: 10am – 6pm
Venue: Rainforest KidzWorld Retail Outlet

Panda-monium Playground

Move like a panda in this playground for children and the young at heart. Be inspired by Le Le’s antics! Come climb, play and roll across this panda playground.

Time: 11am – 5pm
Venue: Panda Courtyard

Holiday Craftivities: Festive Wreath

Customise your own wreath and add to the festive mood at home.

Time: 11am – 5pm
Venue: Panda Courtyard

Date:

  • 19, 20, 26 & 27 November
  • 3, 4, 10, 11, 17-26, 31 December
  • 1 January

Additional charges apply at $15 per craft.

Postcards for Good

Each pack of limited-edition Festive Wild-erland postcards comes with Conservation Included. Redeem a pack with a minimum contribution of $10 at our Gifting Station. Drop your postcard in the post box and they will mail it out to your loved ones for you.

Time: 11am – 5pm
Venue: Amazon Flooded Forest

Doodle Mural by Jun-Yi from The Animal Project

Be mesmerised 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 animals with different expressions and brings joy to everyone around him.

Date: 18 Nov 2022
Time: 11am – 12pm & 1pm – 2pm
Venue: Amazon Flooded Forest

Pelican Parade

Get up close with our pelicans as they take an afternoon walk with their keepers who will share fun facts about these birds!

Date: Weekends only
Time: 3.15pm – 3.45pm
Venue: Boat Plaza

Night Safari

Snowfall

Be enthralled by falling snow in the heart of Night Safari and create memories you can look back on.

Date: 8 – 11, 15 – 18 & 22 – 26 December 2022
Time: 7.30pm – 10.30pm (Each snowfall session lasts for 30 seconds with a 5 min. interval)
Venue: Naracoorte Cave

Activity is weather permitting.

Are You Stronger Than the Devil?

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!

Time: 7.15pm – 12am
Venue: Tasmanian Devil Exhibit at Wallaby Trail

Tasmanian Devil Keepers’ Chit Chat

Did you know that when Tasmanian Devils feed together, they screech and scream? Hear them in action when they’re at their most active—mealtimes—and discover more about them from the keepers.

Time: 8pm and 9pm
Venue: Tasmanian Devil Exhibit at Wallaby Trail

A Devil’s Appetite

Did you know that the Tasmanian Devil can eat up to 40 per cent of its bodyweight? In this interactive display, find out how much you could eat if you were a Tasmanian Devil.

Time: 7.15pm – 12am
Venue: East Lodge

Glowing Forest

Enter a forest and watch the stunning trees glow and dim with the rhythm of the night. Find your best spot and flaunt your Instagram-worthy poses!

Time: 7.15pm – 12am
Venue: East Lodge

Promotions

Festive 2-Park Bundles

Save up to 35 per cent off when you visit two parks for a festive day-to-night experience. Local Residents’ Exclusive: Free $5 retail voucher (min. $30 spend) with every purchase of an adult bundle.

Promotion period: 4 – 17 November 2022
Visit period: 17 November – 17 December 2022

Valid for same day admission only. Terms and conditions apply.

Evening in the Wild: Black & White Edition

‘Tis the season to be jolly with our signature dining series, ‘Evening In The Wild’ at Night Safari’s very own Tipi Tent!

Come celebrate Christmas or raise a toast to mark the end of a fruitful wild 2022! Adding on to festive cheers, join us in theme and come styled in black and white to be in sync with our ‘Festive Wild-erland: A Black & White Celebration’.

Date: 24, 25, 30 & 31 December 2022
Venue: Night Safari

Book today here!

All images credited to Mandai Wildlife Group.

Irone Kim

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