A Tiger-ific Lunar New Year at Singapore's Wildlife Parks
25 Jan 2022
Sulong, the 10-year-old male Malayan tiger at Singapore Zoo will have to work for his favourite treats in a firecracker-shaped feeder as part of Lunar New Year themed enrichment activities that encourage him to express his strength and ingenuity.
Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
1-year-old juvenile Malayan tiger Arhaa opens his prosperity box enrichment, revealing his treats inside. Arhaa and his brother, 1-year-old Sali, as well as their mother, 9-year-old Intan, will get a series of festive treats as part of Lunar New Year celebrations.
Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
The spotlight is on the Malayan tigers, with special Lunar New Year themed enrichment activities prepared for them this festive period. Watch them show off their natural hunting behaviours and problem-solving instincts as they work to solve challenging food puzzles and be rewarded with their favourite treats.
At Singapore Zoo, be awed by the majestic 10-year-old male Malayan tiger Sulong as he extracts meat from a firecracker shaped feeder suspended in the air. This tests his ability to reach elevated areas, mimicking situations in the wild where his prey may be hiding up in trees. At Night Safari, meet the park’s latest additions to the Malayan tiger family, brothers Sali and Arhaa. Born on 27 December 2020, Sali and Arhaa were the first Malayan tiger cubs born in Night Safari in over two decades, making them a significant addition to the population of the critically endangered sub species under human care. The curious cubs have since grown into handsome young juveniles with distinct characteristics. Arhaa is calmer and more reserved of the two, while Sali is assertive and more food motivated, often being the first in line when it’s mealtime. Catch them with their mother, 9-year-old Intan, as they sharpen their hunting skills by breaking open a prosperity box or pinata to get at their favourite treats, amongst other themed enrichment activities. Tigers are extremely smart animals, and these enrichment activities help keep them physically and mentally stimulated.
Once you’ve learnt all you can about our tigers, put your tiger knowledge to the test. Look out for the roving rangers at Singapore Zoo’s tiger exhibit and complete a challenge to earn a pin.
While there are no big cats over at Jurong Bird Park, be on a lookout for the white-eared catbird over at Heliconia Walk as they also enjoy festive treats specially prepared by our keepers. Aside from their tiger-like markings, these birds earned their name because their unique call, a harsh rasping note resembling cats.
Joining in the festivities are our animal ambassadors who will welcome you with auspicious greetings at animal presentations across the parks. Receive well wishes from the capybara at River Wonder’s Once Upon a River and let Sassy the cockatoo brings good tidings at the High Flyers Show as she soars in the air with red packets in Jurong Bird Park. That’s not all, our sea lion, coatimundis and canines have also joined in the festive greetings at Singapore Zoo’s animal presentations –the Splash Safari Show, Rainforest Fights Back Show and Animal Friends Show.
Celebrations would not be complete without discovering your zoo-diac predictions! Across the wildlife parks, learn more about your zodiac predictions for the year and find out how to make the most of your 2022.
For more information on our Lunar New Year activities, please visit www.wildcny.sg.
10-year-old Malayan tiger Sulong climbs the tree trunk in his exhibit to get at the treats inside his firecracker shaped feeder.
Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
1-year-old Malayan tiger brothers Sali and Arhaa enjoying their festive enrichment at Night Safari’s tiger exhibit at the East Lodge trail.
Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
Looking for more, 1-year-old Malayan tiger Arhaa climbs the tree trunk to investigate his prosperity box enrichment.
Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
Jurong Bird Park puts the spotlight on the white-eared catbird this Year of the Tiger, a bird with tiger-like markings and a distinct call resembling cats.
Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
ACTIVITIES AT A GLANCE (1 – 15 Feb 2022)
For more information on our activities, please visit: www.wildcny.sg
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Singapore Zoo |
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Auspicious Greetings at Various Animal Presentations Meet your favourite animals as they reveal festive greetings for the season! Embark on a journey of discovery with our sea lion, coatimundis, beloved canines and more! Limited seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests are required to book show seats online in advance. Booking portal opens 2 hours before show time. Please arrive at the show venue 15 minutes before the show starts. |
Date: 1, 2, 5, 6, 12, 13 Feb 2022 Venue: Shaw Foundation Amphitheatre (Splash Safari Show and Rainforest Fights Back Show)
Time: Splash Safari: 10.30am, 5.00pm Rainforest Fights Back: 12.00pm, 2.30pm
Time: Animal Friends Show: 1.30pm, 4.00pm
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Festive Animal Enrichment with Malayan Tiger Meet the magnificent Malayan Tiger and join him in celebrating the Lunar New Year as they enjoy special ‘firecracker’ treats! |
Venue: Tiger Exhibit
Date: 1, 2, 5, 12 Feb 2022
Time: 2.00pm |
Zoo-diac Predictions Learn about your zodiac predictions and get expert advice on how to make the most of this year. |
Venue: Entrance Courtyard, Singapore Zoo
Date: 1 – 15 Feb 2022
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Tiger-ific Roving Rangers Challenge Do you have terrific tiger knowledge? Find our Roving Rangers at the Tiger Exhibit, complete a simple challenge and redeem a pin*! Ranger Buddies can unlock an exclusive CNY-edition digital badge upon completion. *While stocks last. |
Venue: Tiger Exhibit, Singapore Zoo
Date: 1, 2, 5, 6, 12, 13 Feb 2022
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm and 2.00pm – 4.00pm |
Night Safari |
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Festive Animal Enrichment with Malayan Tigers Join our Malayan Tigers as they enjoy a slew of festive activities prepared by the keepers. Watch them hone their hunting instincts chasing a specially made pinata, or simply join the Tigers in enjoying special treats hidden in a prosperity box. |
Venue: Tiger Exhibit along East Lodge Trail Date: 1, 2, 5, 6, 12, 13 Feb 2022 Time: 8.30pm |
Zoo-diac Predictions Learn about your zodiac predictions and get expert advice on how to make the most of this year. |
Venue: Entrance Walkway Date: 1 – 15 Feb 2022
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River Wonders |
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Auspicious Greetings at Once Upon a River Join our animal presentation and receive prosperous greetings from our Capybara! Limited seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests are required to book show seats online in advance. Booking portal opens 2 hours before show time. Please arrive at the show venue 15 minutes before the show starts. |
Venue: Boat Plaza
Date: 1, 2, 5, 6, 12, 13 Feb 2022
Time: 11.30am, 2.30pm, 4.30pm
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Jurong Bird Park |
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Auspicious Greetings at High Flyers Show Join our feathery friends to celebrate a wild Lunar New Year at our High Flyers Show! Be captivated by Sassy the Cockatoo, as she soars in the air with auspicious red packets. Limited seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests are required to book show seats online in advance. Booking portal opens 2 hours before show time. Please arrive at the show venue 15 minutes before the show starts. |
Venue: Pools Amphitheatre Date: 1, 2, 5, 6, 12, 13 Feb 2022 Time: 11.00am and 3.00pm
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Festive Animal Enrichment with White-eared catbird Marvel at the beautiful tiger-like markings on the plumage of the White-eared catbird and see how they sharpen their instincts with specially prepared festive treats made by our keepers. |
Venue: Heliconia Walk Date: 1, 2, 5, 6, 12, 13 Feb 2022 Time: 10.00am, 1.00pm and 4.00pm |
Zoo-diac Predictions Learn about your zodiac predictions and get expert advice on how to make the most of this year. |
Venue: Penguin Coast Date: 1 – 15 Feb 2022
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