Gallop Into A Horse-picious Lunar New Year at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve

Venue: Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Date: 17 February – 3 March 2026
Admission: Start from S$20 for single attraction and S$50 for multi-attraction destination pass

Lunar New Year is just around the corner! You can see some festive decorations hanging here and everywhere, just like ones at Mandai Wildlife East and Mandai Wildlife West.

From 17 February to 3 March 2026, experience a festive line-up of activities, vibrant displays, and interactive photo-worthy installations, there’s so much for everyone to enjoy! And don’t forget to get a special keepsake.

What to Do at Mandai Wildlife Reserve 

Be among the first 188 visitors each day at Curiosity Cove, the newly opened indoor playscape, or any of the five wildlife parks – Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, River Wonders, Bird Paradise and Rainforest Wild Asia – to receive a limited-edition gold coin embossed with the year’s zodiac animal. This exclusive collectible makes a special keepsake for the festive season.

Watch animal ambassadors steal the show as they deliver festive wishes and “reveal” lucky numbers in a fun and entertaining way! Across the five wildlife parks, you can observe animals participating in festive-themed enrichment activities. 

Exploring the Fun at Singapore Zoo

At Singapore Zoo’s Wild Africa, watch the Grevy’s zebras, the largest and most threatened species of zebras in the wild, as they explore themed enrichment activities designed to engage their senses while encouraging natural foraging behaviours. 

Be sure to say hello to the female zebra foal who is just three months old and already winning the hearts of visitors! This “stripe of good fortune” is a joyful reminder of the new beginnings the season represents, and a timely symbol of balance, harmony and luck.

Don’t forget the iconic experience, Breakfast in the Wild, as it continues to delight you with hearty meals and encounters with animal ambassadors such as the orangutan, African penguin and the Bengal eagle owl. 

Meet the World’s Smallest Horses Up Close

To mark the Year of the Horse, you can enjoy a brand-new experience at Singapore Zoo: Hello from the Wild: Horse.

During this 20-minute guided session at KidzWorld, you’ll have the chance to:

• Meet a gentle pony and adorable falabellas (the world’s smallest horse breed)
• Learn about their unique personalities from animal keepers
• Take part in grooming and target training activities

If you love interactive wildlife experiences, this is one you won’t want to miss! You can also catch the lovable falabellas during the Festive Pack Walk and even spot them at the iconic Breakfast in the Wild experience, where your meal comes with unforgettable animal encounters.

Join the Horse-picious Digital Trail on the Mandai App

Want to make your visit even more interactive? Download the Mandai App and embark on the Horse-picious Digital Trail. As you explore each park, you’ll unlock clues and discover fun facts about the Lunar New Year star animals.

Complete the trail to redeem a limited-edition Lunar New Year keychain (limited daily redemptions apply). It’s a great way to keep kids engaged during your visit. They can also join Ranger Buddies characters Al and Min for the “Huat’s Up Ranger Buddies” celebration, featuring craft workshops at Curiosity Cove and discounts on mission kits at Singapore Zoo.

Activity Details for Families to Enjoy

Check out the list below to discover the activities families can enjoy, along with their dates and timings. Make sure you don’t miss out!

Lion Dance Performances

Venue: Entrance of Bird Paradise, Mandai Wildlife West
Date: 17, 18, 21, 22, 28 Feb & 1 Mar 2026
Time: 9.30am

Venue: Open area outside multi-story car park, Mandai Wildlife East
Time: 11am

Experience the vibrant energy of lion dance performances across the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, symbolising prosperity, good fortune and celebration while enlivening the festive spirit.

Festive Animal Presentations

Date: 17 Feb – 3 Mar 2026

Splash Safari
Time: 10.30am & 5pm, daily
Venue: Shaw Amphitheatre, Singapore Zoo

Into the Wild
Time: 12pm & 2.30pm, daily
Venue: Shaw Amphitheatre, Singapore Zoo

Welcome the Lunar New Year with our animal ambassadors! At Splash Safari and Into the Wild animal presentations, meet our playful animals like sea lions and many more at Singapore Zoo’s Shaw Amphitheatre as they bring festive greetings to guests.

Hello from the Wild: Horse

Venue: KidzWorld, Singapore Zoo
Date: 15 Feb 2026 onwards, on Tuesdays and Sundays
Time: 10.30am – 10.50am (20 mins)
Capacity: Up to 8 pax
Admission:

• $43/pax
• WildPass: $38.70/pax (10% off)
• Friends of Mandai: $34.40/pax (20% off)

Meet the gentle and curious pony and falabellas – the world’s smallest breed of horses – at Singapore Zoo’s KidzWorld. The 20-minute guided session features up-close interactions and opportunities to gently groom the falabellas and participate in target training activities with the pony. Led by their keepers, the experience offers insight into the animals’ unique personalities and characteristics.

*You are advised to wear covered shoes for this programme and must be at least 1.2 metres in height. Price does not include park admission.

Festive Star Animal Enrichment – Grevy’s Zebra

Venue: Wild Africa, Singapore Zoo
Date: 17 Feb – 3 Mar 2026
Time: 10.15am & 2.15pm, daily 

Watch the Grevy’s zebras explore festive enrichment, including hanging treats, firecracker-inspired devices and more. Be sure to look out for our newest zebra foal at Wild Africa.

For an up-close encounter with our zebras, join the feeding sessions at $8 per food portion. Proceeds go towards supporting the care of our animals and conservation efforts in the region.

Festive Pack Walk*

Venue: Animal Buddies (stage), KidzWorld, Singapore Zoo
Date: 17 Feb – 3 Mar 2026
Time: 4.15pm

Wrap up your day at KidzWorld with a festive Pack Walk, where more adorable falabellas join in the fun in celebration of the Lunar New Year.

*Weather permitting

Festive Animal Presentation

Date: 17 Feb – 3 Mar 2026

Once Upon a River
Time: 11.30am, 2.30pm & 4.30pm, daily
Venue: Boat Plaza, River Wonders

Meet the African grey parrot as it reveals lucky numbers for the year.

Festive Star Animal Enrichment – Brazilian Tapir

Venue: Amazon River Quest, River Wonders
Date: 17 Feb – 3 Mar 2026
Time: 2pm, daily

Set sail on a boat adventure and keep an eye out for the Brazilian tapirs as they forage for food from their festive-themed enrichment such as large red packets, lanterns and firecracker-inspired devices.

Festive Star Animal Enrichment – Indian Rhino

Venue: Indian Rhino Exhibit, Night Safari
Date: 17 Feb – 3 Mar 2026
Time: 7pm – 12am, daily

Watch our majestic Indian rhinos graze as they explore Lunar New Year-themed enrichment, grazing on treats from large red packets and bamboo ‘firecrackers’ hung from trees. These enrichment activities are designed to bring out these gentle giants’ explorative instincts!

Festive Animal Presentation

Date: 17 Feb – 3 Mar 2026

Wings of the World
Time: 12.30pm & 5pm, daily
Venue: Sky Amphitheatre, Bird Paradise

Celebrate a wild Lunar New Year with our feathered friends! Enjoy a delightful moment as a sulphur-crested cockatoo presents an auspicious red packet to a lucky guest, and watch our vibrant macaws gather mandarin oranges and more!

Festive Star Animal Enrichment – Wattled Crane

Venue: Rwanda Nyungwe Forest Heart of Africa, Bird Paradise
Date: 17 Feb – 3 Mar 2026
Time: 10am – 1pm, daily

Observe how our wattled cranes express natural abilities through sensory enrichment with a Lunar New Year twist. Be amazed by how they retrieve food hidden inside ‘firecracker’ tubes and large wooden Chinese characters at Rwanda Nyungwe Forest Heart of Africa.

Festive Star Animal Enrichment – Malayan Tapir

Venue: Watering Hole, Rainforest Wild Asia
Date: 17 Feb – 3 Mar 2026
Time: 10.30am & 3.30pm, daily 

Spot the striking Malayan tapirs with their distinctive black-and-white patterns, which can make them look like a boulder! These fast, agile swimmers use their trunk to snorkel and rely on it to explore objects around them or bring food to their mouths! Watch how they interact with festive Lunar New Year enrichment at their habitat at the Watering Hole.

Mandai App: A Horse-picious Digital Trail

Venue: Singapore Zoo, River Wonders, Night Safari, Bird Paradise and Rainforest Wild Asia
Date: 17 Feb – 23 Feb 2026

Embark on digital trails to uncover the Lunar New Year star animals of each wildlife park. Unlock clues as you explore and solve them on the Mandai App – gather all five clues to reveal the park’s star animal and redeem an exclusive Lunar New Year-themed keychain*.

*Limited to the first 150 redemptions per day.

Plan Your Visit Now

After exploring the parks, you can browse retail outlets across the Mandai Wildlife Reserve for festive apparel and accessories – from tangerine bags, purses to red packets made from plantable paper that grow into flowers and herbs.

With wildlife encounters, interactive trails, festive shopping and family-friendly programmes, you can celebrate Lunar New Year in a truly memorable way at Mandai Wildlife Reserve and start a new tradition with your loved ones.

If you’re a local resident, you can enjoy year-round discounted access to all five parks and Curiosity Cove with WildPass, from S$31.50. Even better, during your birthday month, you’ll receive free entry when accompanied by one paying adult — giving you a meaningful way to celebrate your special day surrounded by wildlife and family fun.

For more information on the Horse-picious New Year, visit www.wildcny.sg.