Mandai Wildlife Reserve Hosts First-Ever Wild Day Out: A Fun-Filled Weekend for Families and Furry Friends

Get ready for a weekend like no other at Mandai Wildlife Reserve’s inaugural Wild Day Out. This exciting event, set to take place at Mandai Wildlife West outside Bird Paradise, is a unique twist on the usual weekend activities, offering fun and enrichment not just for kids but also for their four-legged friends. Mark your calendars for an adventure-packed experience from 7 and 8 September 2024.

This first-of-its-kind event transforms the public lawn into a vibrant hub of dog-friendly activities and family fun, with no admission or tuition fees required. The weekend promises an array of engaging activities and workshops designed for both humans and their canine companions.

For the Furkids

• Pupstacle Course: Watch your furry friends tackle a playful obstacle course.
• The Paw-sitivity Wall: A creative space where dogs can leave their mark.
• Paw Painting – Vincent Van Paw: Let your pooch create a masterpiece with their paws.
• Paws & Chats: Attend pet talks by Mandai’s experts on topics like enrichment and training.
• Chained Dog Awareness – Furry Fundraiser: Support a cause to rescue, rehabilitate and rehome dogs.

For the Whole Family

• Wild Day Out Marketplace: Shop for sustainable goods and unique finds.
• Wild Day Out Scavenger Hunt: Explore and win exciting prizes, including exclusive backstage passes to Bird Paradise’s Avian Healthcare.
• Book Thrift: Exchange your old books for gently used ones for free.
• Terrarium Making Workshop: Craft your own miniature green world.
• Soft-toy Cleaning Workshop: Learn how to care for your plush toys.
• Discover Nature’s Colours Through Loose Parts Play: Engage in creative play with natural materials.
• DIY Animal Keychain Workshop: Make personalized animal-themed keychains.
• Espresso Elegance: Coffee Scrub Workshop: Treat yourself to a coffee-based beauty treatment.
• Kids Pizza Making Workshop by COLLIN’S: Let the little ones create their own pizza masterpieces.
• Story-Telling Workshop by A&W: Enjoy captivating stories in a fun, interactive setting.

Organised in collaboration with City Sprouts, a social enterprise dedicated to green spaces and educational initiatives, Wild Day Out is set to be a delightful weekend for all.