Learn more about fascinating abilities of snakes as we usher in the Year of the Snake this Chinese New Year!
Venue: Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Date: 28 January - 12 February 2025
Admission: Ticket to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve applies
Get ready to make your Lunar New Year unforgettable at Mandai Wildlife Reserve! From January 28 to February 12, 2025, immerse yourself in a series of fun and educational activities that bring you closer to nature’s wonders.
Discover the Fascinating World of Snakes and Their Secrets in a Fun Way
This Lunar New Year, dive into the scaly world of reptiles and discover what makes these creatures so extraordinary. Learn about the fascinating abilities of snakes and the important role they play in balancing our ecosystem, as well as receive auspicious greetings for a prosperous year ahead.
Get ready to get some wild snake facts! Did you know that snakes generally prefer to stay still and camouflage with their environment to protect themselves? Discover fun facts from their care team such as the king cobra being the longest venomous snake in the world, and the cave racer having the impressive ability to move along cave walls.
From day to night, get transported into the amazing world of reptiles through scheduled Keeper Talk sessions featuring the king cobra at Singapore Zoo, the green anaconda at River Wonders as well as the cave racer and carpet python at Night Safari. From jaw-dropping feeding sessions to learning about how snakes use their senses to “taste” the air, these sessions promise to leave everyone amazed.
For a more hands-on experience, head over to RepTopia at Singapore Zoo for a meet-and-greet with ambassador species like the vibrant Honduran milk snake. These sessions offer a unique chance to see these stunning reptiles up close and learn how they’ve adapted to survive in the wild.
Win Exclusive Festive Prizes
Interactive fun is waiting around every corner. Challenge yourself and make the adventure more intriguing by taking digital quizzes at Singapore Zoo and River Wonders, or a scavenger hunt at Bird Paradise. Find out how many live young female green anacondas can produce, get a refresher on Lunar New Year customs and learn how weaver birds protect themselves against predators like snakes. Stand to redeem gifts for extra festive cheer!
Enjoy Special Lunar New Year Performances
The celebrations don’t stop there. Animal stars like Sassy the sulphur-crested cockatoo and the Californian sea lion will deliver Lunar New Year greetings in their own adorable ways. Look forward to the fun dance performances, meet the God of Fortune, and exclusive zoo-diac predictions add a festive flair to every visit.
Check out the exciting lineup of activities you can dive into, from hands-on workshops to thrilling adventures, each one offering something unforgettable for everyone!
Singapore Zoo Activities
- Festive Star Animal Keeper Talk and Feeding – King Cobra
Observe one of the world’s most iconic reptiles with their keepers, who reveal fascinating facts about their behaviour, diet and role in the ecosystem. Witness the awe-inspiring king cobra feeding too
Date: 29, 30 Jan, 1, 2, 8 and 9 Feb 2025
Time: 3 pm
Venue: RepTopia at Singapore Zoo
- Festive Meet-and-Greet at RepTopia
Get up close with snake species such as the Honduran milk snake and learn about their intriguing adaptations and more.
*30 to 40 pax per session, on a first-come-first-served basis.
Date: 29, 30, 31 Jan, 1, 2, 8 and 9 Feb 2025
Time: 10 am and 3 pm
Date: 3 – 7, 10 – 12 Feb 2025
Time: 10am
Venue: RepTopia at Singapore Zoo
- CNY Educational Booth: “Huat Ah” Snakes?
Did you know that Singapore is home to a variety of snakes? Explore the vital role that snakes play in our ecosystem and gain insight
Date: 29 Jan – 2 Feb 2025
Time: 10 am – 4.30 pm
Venue: Entrance of Singapore Zoo
- Auspicious Greetings at Splash Safari
Welcome the Lunar New Year with a special twist, as our animal stars such as the Californian sea lion bring you festive cheer and prosperous greetings
Date: 29 Jan – 12 Feb 2025
Time: 10.30 am and 5.30 pm
Venue: Splash Safari presentation at Shaw Foundation Amphitheatre, Singapore Zoo
- Mandai App: Lunar New Year Digital Quiz
Take part in a special quiz that incorporates animal knowledge and Lunar New Year customs! Stand to redeem an exclusive mandarin orange bag.
*T&Cs apply.
Date: 29 Jan – 4 Feb 2025
Time: 8.30am – 6pm
Venue: Around Singapore Zoo (gift redemption at the entrance)
- Zoo-diac Predictions
Find out what’s in store in the year ahead and get some advice on how to make the most of the new year.
Date: 28 Jan – 12 Feb 2025
Venue: Beside otter exhibit at Singapore Zoo
River Wonders Activities
- Festive Star Animal Keeper Talk – Green Anaconda
Hear from the keepers about the incredible green anaconda, one of the largest snakes in the world. Stay on to find out more about the tamarins, marmosets and silver arowanas, with the engaging session concluding at Amazonia Encounters.
Date: 29 Jan – 12 Feb 2025
Time: 12.15 pm
Venue: Green anaconda exhibit at River Wonders
- Auspicious Greetings at Once Upon a River
Join our capybara and African grey parrot for some prosperous greetings and lucky numbers!
Date: 29 Jan – 12 Feb 2025
Time: 11.30 am, 2.30 pm and 4.30 pm
Venue: Once Upon a River presentation at Boat Plaza, River Wonders
- Mandai App: Lunar New Year Digital Quiz
Take part in a special quiz that incorporates animal knowledge and Lunar New Year customs! Stand to redeem an exclusive mandarin orange bag.
*T&Cs apply.
Date: 29 Jan – 4 Feb 2025
Time: 10 am – 6 pm
Venue: Around River Wonders (gift redemption at Singapore Zoo entrance)
- Dive into Prosperity with Our Festive Divers
Watch as the aquarists bring festive cheer underwater, feeding the aquatic animals while dressed in traditional red attire.
Date: 29, 31 Jan and 3, 5, 7, 10, 12 Feb 2025
Time: 11.30 am
Venue: Amazon Flooded Forest at River Wonders
Date: 30 Jan and 1, 4, 6, 8, 11 Feb 2025
Time: 11.30 am
Venue: Mekong River at River Wonders
- Festive Lion Dance Performance and Meet God of Fortune
Start the year on a roaring good note with vibrant lion dance performances and the opportunity to meet the God of Fortune mascot.
Date: 29 and 30 Jan 2025
Time: 11 am
Venue: Entrance of River Wonders
- Zoo-diac Predictions
Find out what’s in store in the year ahead and get some advice on how to make the most of the new year.
Date: 28 Jan – 12 Feb 2025
Venue: Panda Courtyard at River Wonders
Bird Paradise Activities
- Auspicious Greetings at Wings of the World
Celebrate Lunar New Year with our avian friends! Sassy the sulphur-crested cockatoo makes a special red packet delivery, while Amigo the Amazon parrot wishes everyone “Gong Xi Fa Cai”.
Date: 29 Jan – 12 Feb 2025
Time: 12.30 pm and 5 pm
Venue: Wings of the World presentation at Sky Amphitheatre, Bird Paradise
- Mandai App: Lunar New Year Ssscavenger Hunt
Take part in a scavenger hunt and discover three fun facts about the relationship between snakes and birds. Stand to redeem pins!
*T&Cs apply.
Date: 29 Jan – 2 Feb, 8 – 9 Feb 2025
Time: 9 am – 6 pm
Venue: Around Bird Paradise (gift redemption at the membership counter)
- Festive Lion Dance Performance and Meet God of Fortune
Start the year on a roaring good note with vibrant lion dance performances and the opportunity to meet the God of Fortune mascot.
Date: 29 and 30 Jan 2025
Time: 9.30 am
Venue: Entrance of Bird Paradise
- Zoo-diac Predictions
Find out what’s in store in the year ahead and get some advice on how to make the most of the new year.
Date: 28 Jan – 12 Feb 2025
Venue: Entrance of Bird Paradise
Night Safari Activities
- Festive Star Animal Keeper Talk and Sensory Enrichment – Cave Racer and Carpet Python
Watch our star snakes engage with specially prepared items while their keepers share interesting facts about these species and how enrichment activities encourage them to display natural behaviours.
Date: 29, 30 Jan, 1, 2, 8 and 9 Feb 2025
Time: 8.30 pm
Venue: Cave racer exhibit at Night Safari
- Festive TwiLIGHT Performance
A dazzling LED performance with Lunar New Year greetings awaits!
Date: 29 Jan – 12 Feb 2025
Time: 8 pm and 9 pm
Venue: Night Safari Courtyard
- Zoo-diac Predictions
Find out what’s in store in the year ahead and get some advice on how to make the most of the new year.
Date: 28 Jan – 12 Feb 2025
Venue: Entrance walkway of Night Safari
Exclusive Perks and Souvenirs for All Guests
Start the new year on a lucky note! The first 188 visitors to enter the parks on selected days will receive an exclusive Mandai Wildlife Reserve zodiac gold coin. Plus, local residents with a WildPass membership can enjoy up to 20% off admission tickets, along with special discounts on festive meals and merchandise.
Whether it’s learning about wildlife, enjoying family-friendly activities, or soaking in the festive atmosphere, Mandai Wildlife Reserve has everything to make this Lunar New Year celebration unforgettable.
Visit www.wildcny.sg to find more information about the Lunar New Year activity.
Images credit to Mandai Wildlife Group
