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Zoolympix returns this year-end with challenges inspired by the Stars of Mandai, alongside festive fun across the Mandai Wildlife Reserve

Sprint into the festive season at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve with Zoolympix: Stars of Mandai Festive Challenge, returning bigger than ever from 7 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. This year’s edition expands across the precinct where families can participate in immersive challenges inspired by the remarkable abilities of the Stars of Mandai, which features iconic animal personalities at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve. Families can participate in immersive, wildlife-inspired challenges and activities that let them play, discover and connect with wildlife in fun new ways. Running alongside Zoolympix, Wild Side, Best Side: A Wilder Christmas Awaits adds to the festive cheer, inviting guests to dine, shop, create and explore the public spaces across the precinct.
The adventure begins
at Zoolympix Village, where the abilities of 10 Stars of Mandai are celebrated
through play at the East Lawn. Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group

Zoolympix: Stars of Mandai Festive Challenge

At Zoolympix Village on the East Lawn, young contenders test their strength, agility and coordination across 10 challenges, each inspired by a different Star of Mandai. Players can swing from ring to ring like Ah Meng the orangutan, balance across beams like Karma the red panda, spot camouflaged okapis like Kisala, and protect a delicate egg like Arlo the king penguin. Along the way, they will discover how each animal's distinct adaptations help it survive in the wild. Challenges come in different difficulty levels for children aged three to 12, so there is something for every little adventurer.

Beyond the challenges, the Partners Zone at Zoolympix Village also offers games, partner-exclusive rewards and family-friendly activities throughout the event from AIA, Anywheel, Families for Life and POSB.

The fun continues at Zoolympix Outposts across all five wildlife parks, where guests can meet the real Stars of Mandai, take on bonus challenges and learn more about the animals that inspired the games.

Tickets to Zoolympix Village are now on sale at $20 each. WildPass holders enjoy complimentary access with any wildlife park admission purchase, while tourists can add Zoolympix Village to a Destination Pass at a special price, and receive shopping and dining vouchers. Zoolympix Outpost activities are included with regular park admission.

For more information on Zoolympix: Stars of Mandai Festive Challenge, visit www.mandai.com/zoolympix.

Wild Side, Best Side: A Wilder Christmas Awaits

Families looking to extend their Zoolympix day out can enjoy festivities across the precinct’s public spaces, Mandai Wildlife East and Mandai Wildlife West, from 7 November 2026 to 3 January 2027. Over 20 participating dining outlets will join in the celebrations, alongside themed decorations and exclusive retail and gifting finds.  Visitors can also take part in hands-on workshops or explore free attractions such as the Mandai Boardwalk and Mandai Gallery. Spend $50 at participating outlets on the same day to receive a Scratch Card for a chance to win prizes, including stays at Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree and Glamping in the Wild, and wildlife-inspired dining experiences. Spending can be combined across two receipts.

Festive gifting also gets wild with the Wildly Curated Gift Guide, which brings together exclusive brand collaborations and locally designed pieces inspired by the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, curated for every personality and budget.

For more information on Wild Side, Best Side: A Wilder Christmas Awaits, visit go.mandai.com/wsbs.

Players test their agility at Ah Meng’s Canopy Gym, swinging across rings like an orangutan.

 

Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group

Young Zoolympians strike a winning pose on the podium at Zoolympix Village.  

 

Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group

Collect a stamp for every challenge conquered at Zoolympix Village – a full set of 10 earns a Zoolympian medal.

 

Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group

From 7 November 2026 to 3 January, spend $50 in a day at participating F&B outlets across Mandai Wildlife West and Mandai Wildlife East to receive a Scratch Card and a chance to win prizes.

 

Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group

KEY ACTIVITIES & PROMOTIONS AT A GLANCE: ZOOLYMPIX STARS OF MANDAI FESTIVE CHALLENGE (7 NOV 2026 – 3 JAN 2027)

For more information on the activities, please visit: www.mandai.com/zoolympix.

*Pricing below is for Zoolympix Village only. Tickets are valid for single entry on the stated visit date, with no re-entry. Zoolympix Outpost activities are included with regular park admission.

Guest type

Zoolympix Village à la carte ticket (adult / child) pricing

Friends of Mandai members

$8 (60% off), with or without an existing attraction admission ticket

WildPass holders

$15 (25% off), with or without an existing attraction admission ticket

POSB Everyday Credit Card and POSB PAssion Debit Cardholders

$10 (50% off), with or without an existing attraction admission ticket

Tourists

$15 (25% off) with an existing attraction admission ticket

$20 (full price) without an existing attraction admission ticket

Guest type

Zoolympix Village ticket bundle promotions

WildPass holders

Complimentary Zoolympix Village access with any single-park admission purchase online, and value bundles when Zoolympix Village is paired with a 2-Attractions Pass. All bundles include a $5 Retail voucher and a $5 F&B voucher (minimum spend of $20 each).

POSB Everyday Credit Card and POSB PAssion Debit Cardholders

A further 10% off the WildPass bundles, limited to the first 1,000 bundles.

Visit www.mandai.com/en/posb for more information on this promotion.

Tourists

Value bundles when Zoolympix Village is paired with a Destination Pass. All bundles include a $5 Retail voucher and a $5 F&B voucher (minimum spend of $20 each).

Activities

Details

Zoolympix Village: 10 Wildlife-Inspired Challenges

Located at East Lawn, Zoolympix Village is home to 10 challenge stations inspired by the abilities of the Stars of Mandai. Each challenge has an easier version for ages three to seven and a harder version for ages eight to 12. Guests collect a stamp for completing each challenge on their activity card.

·       Ah Meng's Canopy Gym – swing from ring to ring like an orangutan in a durian-filled gunny-sack backpack.

·       Jubilee's Savanna Trek – stride across hurdles along a marked trail on giraffe-like hooves.

·       Canola's Meal Maze – steer food through the manatee's maze-like digestive tract.

·       Karma's Treetop Balance – cross beams without falling, collecting as many bamboo sticks as you can along the way.

·       Arlo's Egg Relay – waddle in penguin flippers while balancing an egg on your feet.

·       Lady's Mighty Kick – kick the target with all your might and see if your score matches up to a cassowary’s strike.

·       Neha's Food Challenge – jump and grab foods hanging up high, like an elephant using its trunk.

·       Radin's Ant Hunt – use a magnetic fishing rod to pick up as many ants as you can, like a pangolin.

·       Bayu's Jungle Maze – navigate obstacles in a jungle maze and find the tapir's favourite food.

·       Kisala's Splash Reveal – uncover camouflaged okapis on a board with a water pen.

Date: 7 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Time: 10.00am – 7.00pm, daily (last entry at 6.30pm)

Venue: East Lawn, Mandai Wildlife East

Price: See pricing table

 

 

Zoolympix Village: Partners' Corner

Visit the Partners Zone to enjoy exclusive games, rewards and family-friendly activities.

·     AIA – launch weekend specials at East Lawn on 7 – 9 Nov (10am – 5pm) include Tamarind the Tapir meet & greet, gachapon and a windmill workshop, followed by a digital trail at Rainforest Wild Adventure until 3 Jan 2027.

·       Anywheel – Pedal & Play: complete 3 laps powering an electric racetrack to win a free cycling pass, plus free rides to or from the Mandai Wildlife Reserve via the Anywheel app.

·       Families for Life – let the little ones loose on a bouncy castle, and pick up an exclusive token, while stocks last.

·       POSB – children can test their money-smart skills at the POSB Smiley Mart at Zoolympix Village for a chance to earn a POSB Smiley Saver medal.

Date: 7 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Time: 10.00am – 7.00pm, daily (last entry at 6.30pm)

Venue: East Lawn, Mandai Wildlife East

Price: Free access

Zoolympix Outpost: Star Qualities

Leap like Simba the lion, hang like Bunny the sloth and jump like Pumba the sea lion, to see how well you measure up to these Stars of Mandai!

Date: 7 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Time: 8.30am – 6.00pm, daily

Venue: Boat Dock 1, Singapore Zoo

Price: Included with park admission

Zoolympix Outpost: Star Poses

Lester the capybara loves lounging by the water, giant pandas Jia Jia and Kai Kai favour cosy hiding spots, and Tucker the otter can hold his breath underwater. Strike a pose, spot the pandas and try holding your breath for a minute!

Date: 7 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Time: 9.00am – 6.00pm, daily

Venue: Outside Pavilion Capital Giant Panda Forest, River Wonders

Price: Included with park admission

Zoolympix Outpost: Star Tracks

Search, leap and track your way through the challenge to see how you measure up to Narnia the binturong who finds food with her long whiskers, Newari the Indian rhino who loves a mud wallow, and Cogsworth the Tasmanian devil, who spends the day hiding in his den.

Date: 7 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Time: 6.00pm – 12.00am, daily

Venue: East Lodge, Night Safari

Price: Included with park admission

Zoolympix Outpost: Star Skills

Stand still like Zane the shoebill, hop like Juliet the great pied hornbill and sing like Amigo the yellow-naped Amazon parrot, to see how well you measure up to these Stars of Mandai!

Date: 7 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Time: 9.00am – 6.00pm, daily

Venue: Winged Sanctuary, Bird Paradise

Price: Included with park admission

Zoolympix Outpost: Star Moves

Serikin the tiger moves steadily through the forest, Miata the pygmy hippo tiptoes through shallow waters, and Noi the sun bear stretches high for honey. Balance, tiptoe and reach high to match them!

Date: 7 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

Time: 9.00am – 6.00pm, daily

Venue: The Outpost, Rainforest Wild Adventure West

Price: Included with park admission

Promotions

Details

Members' Wild Weekend

Friends of Mandai members can redeem a members-only gift at the Zoolympix Village redemption counter by presenting their Zoolympix Village ticket and e-Card. Adults receive a Friends of Mandai tote bag and accessory charm, while children receive a tattoo sticker and accessory charm.

Date: 7, 8, 14 & 15 Nov 2026

Time: 10.00am – 7.00pm, daily

Venue: East Lawn, Mandai Wildlife East

Senior Members’ Snap & Redeem

Senior Friends of Mandai members can redeem an exclusive orangutan or manatee accessory charm at the Member Services Centre by presenting a selfie taken at a Zoolympix Outpost after completing the challenges there. While stocks last.

*Limited to one redemption per valid Senior membership. Members must present their e-Card.

Singapore Zoo and River Wonders

Date: 10 – 13, 16 – 20, 23 – 27 & 30 Nov 2026 (weekdays only) 

Time: 9.00am to 6pm, daily

Venue: Member Services Centre, Mandai Wildlife East

 

Bird Paradise and Rainforest Wild Adventure West

Date: 1 – 4, 7 – 11, 14 – 18, 21 – 24, 28 – 31 Dec 2026 (weekdays only)

Time: 9.00am to 6pm, daily

Venue: Member Services Centre, Mandai Wildlife West

Friends of Mandai Membership Promotion

Eligible new sign-ups and renewals are entered into a lucky draw to win a 2D1N stay at Mandai Rainforest Resort, with five November winners also receiving free Zoolympix tickets. In addition, the first 1,000 Premium and Premium Plus sign-ups and renewals each month receive a limited-edition tote bag.

Date: 1 Nov – 31 Dec 2026

 

Fuel Your Zoolympix Adventure

Special treats at participating restaurants.

·       Ah Meng Restaurant and Mama Panda Kitchen – enjoy a free 3D animal-shaped ice cream with a minimum spend of $20.

·       Penguin Cove Restaurant – enjoy a free Penguin Lychee Parfait or Tiramisu (worth $9.90) with a spend of $50 nett in a single receipt upon presenting a completed activity.

Date: 7 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

 

Time: 10.30am – 4.00pm (Mon – Fri), 10.00am – 4.30pm (Sat, Sun & PH)

Venue: Ah Meng Restaurant, Singapore Zoo

 

Time: 10.00am – 6.00pm, daily (last order at 5.30pm)

Venue: Mama Panda Kitchen, River Wonders

 

Time: 11:00am – 5:30pm, daily

Venue: Penguin Cove Restaurant, Bird Paradise

KEY ACTIVITIES & PROMOTIONS AT A GLANCE: WILD SIDE, BEST SIDE: A WILDER CHRISTMAS AWAITS (7 NOV 2026 – 3 JAN 2027)

For more information on the activities, please visit: go.mandai.com/wsbs.

Activity

Details

Tea Appreciation Workshop by Song Fa Bak Kut Teh

Discover the heritage behind bak kut teh and Nanyang tea through storytelling, a tea-brewing hands-on session, followed by a curated Song Fa meal and goodie bag.

Date: 18 Nov (English) & 27 Nov (Mandarin)

Time: 3.00pm – 5.00pm

Venue: Song Fa Bak Kut Teh, #01-05 Dining Alley, Mandai Wildlife East

Price: $40/pax (max 20 pax per session)

Pizza Making Workshop by COLLIN’S

Kids can learn to make their own 10-inch pizza from scratch in this hands-on session, while parents are welcome to pitch in.

Date: 14 Nov

Time: 3.00pm – 5.00pm

Venue: COLLIN’S, #02-10, Mandai Wildlife West

Price: $48/pax (max 12 pax; excludes GST)

Shower Steamer Workshop by UnPackt

Customise package-free shower steamers in this in this mindful, zero-waste masterclass.

Date: 7 & 14 Nov

Time: 3.00pm – 5.00pm

Venue: UnPackt, #02-09, Mandai Wildlife West

Price: $40/pax

Upcycled Room Scenter Workshop by UnPackt

Turn used tins into a flameless room scenter, suitable for kids and pet-friendly households.

Date: 8 & 15 Nov

Time: 3.00pm – 5.00pm

Venue: UnPackt, #02-09, Mandai Wildlife West

Price: $40/pax

My Own Chou Chou: From Sketch to Stitch Workshop

Design and stitch a one-of-a-kind Chou Chou plush with Petit Atelier and Toy Doctor, inspired by the Chou Chou Toy Hospital storybooks.

Date: 7, 8, 14 & 15 Nov

Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm

Venue: Toy Doctor, Exploria, #01-17 (Mezzanine level), Mandai Wildlife East

Price: $68/pax

Inside Out Challenge by Toy Doctor

Discover what makes plush soft and cuddly, test your knowledge in a guessing game, learn simple sewing skills and complete a mini Chou Chou or plush dice to take home.

Date: 1 – 30 Nov

Time: Various 45-min timeslots available from 10.00am – 7.00pm

Venue: Toy Doctor, Exploria, #01-17 (Mezzanine level), Mandai Wildlife East

Price: $25/pax (U.P. $35)

Promotion

Details

Dine & Get Rewarded

For every $50 spent at participating F&B outlets on the same day, guests can redeem a Scratch Card for a chance to win prizes. Prizes include stays at Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree, Glamping in the Wild experiences, wildlife-inspired dining experiences and dining vouchers for outlets across the precinct. While stocks last.

Date: 7 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

 

Time: 11.00am – 8.00pm daily

Venue: Outside KFC at East Plaza, Mandai Wildlife East

 

Time: 11.00am – 7.00pm daily

Venue: Beside UnPackt, Mandai Wildlife West

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