Stars Of Mandai

Name: Celebrate Singapore's Wildest Stars
Start: 2026-08-01
End: 2026-08-31
Location: Mandai Wildlife Reserve

Meet our Stars of Mandai — 25 of our most iconic animal personalities, each with their own quirks, charm and story to tell.

From bold and majestic to cheeky and endearing, these stars take centre stage in a celebration of wildlife like never before. Follow their journeys, discover what makes them special and find your favourite among Mandai’s brightest.

Celebrate Singapore's Wildest Stars

This National Day, join us at Mandai Wildlife Reserve for Singapore's Wildest National Day Celebration!

Celebrate Singapore through the stories of our 11 Singapore-born Stars of Mandai. Discover the wildlife icons that call Mandai home and uncover the milestones, personalities and moments that make them true homegrown stars.

Ah Meng

Simba

Jubilee

Canola

Tucker

Neha

Radin

Narnia

Arlo

Bayu

Miata

Exclusive Activites Await

Frame Your Wild

Singapore Zoo, River Wonders, Night Safari, Rainforest Wild Adventure
1, 2 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 Aug 2026
Park operating hours

Pick up a limited-edition Stars of Mandai Fan and set off on a wild photo adventure across the parks.

Frame all 11 stars through the fan, snap your photos and share them on social media to redeem an exclusive Stars of Mandai sticker sheet.

Collection of Fan & Sticker Sheet

The collection of the Fan sticker sheet is available at the following locations:

Mandai Wildlife EAST (near Guest Services): 8:30am – 5:00pm & 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Mandai Wildlife WEST (near Unpackt): 9:00am – 6:00pm

Members' Exclusive

Present your Friends of Mandai e-Card to redeem an Orangutan charm and Stars of Mandai sticker sheet.

Celebrate National Day at our Presentations

Catch special National Day moments at our animal presentations as our stars join the celebrations with flag displays, birthday festivities and uniquely Singaporean surprises throughout the parks.

Presentations involved:

Splash Safari – Celebrate Singapore with a special banner reveal by our sea lions.
Once Upon a River – Watch Tucker the otter as he proudly raises the Singapore flag.
Wings of the World – Mark the occasion with a flag delivery, a rendition of Singapura, and a birthday celebration by our feathered stars!

View Presentation Schedules

Meet & Greet with our SOM Mascots

East Plaza, Mandai Wildlife East | Bird Paradise Entrance, Mandai Wildlife WEST

8, 9 & 10 Aug 2026

9:30am, 10:30am & 11:30am

Say hello to Ah Meng the orangutan, Canola the manatee, Kisala the okapi and Neha the elephant at special National Day mascot meet-and-greet sessions.

Snap a photo and celebrate with some of Mandai's most beloved personalities!

Strike a Pose with Singapores Wildest Stars

Near East Plaza, Mandai Wildlife East | Bird Paradise Entrance, Mandai Wildlife WEST

1 – 31 Aug 2026

Keep an eye out for National Day-themed photo points at Mandai Wildlife EAST and WEST featuring our Born-in-SG stars.

Capture memorable moments with Singapore's wildest locals this August.

Exclusive Promotions

Enjoy exclusive deals and offers running alongside our National Day celebrations. Check out the latest promotions available for your visit.

More to Explore

Celebrate Singapore's wild side this National Day with even more happenings across the Mandai Wildlife Reserve.

This is a picture of the Mandai Wildlife Reserve's Stars of Mandai

Catch our Stars on TV

From quirky personalities to heartwarming moments, get to know our 11 Singapore-born stars in Spotlight: Stars of Mandai, now streaming on Mediacorp’s Channel 5, meWatch and YouTube.

Discover their unique personalities, heartwarming stories and fun facts before meeting them in person!

Watch the Full Series

Meet Your Favourite Animal Stars In Real Life

Explore our parks and discover the incredible personalities waiting to wow you.

Where wildlife comes to life — meet the stars that thrive in our lush habitats.

Bunny

Pumba

Explore the world of rivers and meet the stars that dwell within them!

Karma

Kai Kai

Lester

Step into the night and discover the captivating stars of the wild after dark.

Newari

Cogsworth

Meet our vibrant cast of feathered stars, full of colour, character and charm!

Zane

Juliet

Lady

Amigo

Journey into the rainforest and discover the wild stars within.

Kisala

Serikin

Noi

Babies of Mandai

Little stars, big personalities — meet the newest (and cutest) additions stealing hearts across Mandai.

Spot Our Three Baby Orangutans

Orangutan Exhibit, Singapore Zoo

We’ve welcomed three baby orangutans, a heartening milestone for this critically endangered species and a proud moment in our ongoing conservation efforts.

Among them is Ayaan, a Sumatran orangutan born via a rare, carefully managed caesarean procedure — marking a significant milestone in orangutan care. He is joined by two Bornean babies, including Lestari — meaning “eternal” — symbolising hope for the future of her species.

To support nursing mum, Chomel, and allow her time to rest and bond with her babies, the orangutans will rotate between exhibits on different days:

Thu–Sun & PH: Ah Meng, Niuli, Chomel & babies
Mon–Wed: Charlie & Riau

As a nursing mother, Chomel may occasionally spend time off-exhibit with her babies.

Meet Singapore Zoo’s First‑Ever Sri Lankan Leopard Cubs

Wild Africa, Singapore Zoo

Meet Singapore Zoo’s first‑ever Sri Lankan leopard cubs — a rare and historic milestone for this threatened species.

The three cubs are often seen play‑fighting or curled up together, as mum Yala keeps a watchful eye over them.

Planning a visit to see our triplets? From 18 May 2026, mum and the cubs will be in the exhibit on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Visit on other days to meet the rest of our leopard family!

P.S. Our cubs run on their own schedule! If they're out of sight, they're most likely tucked away resting — the secret behind all that energy you might be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of.

Say Hello to Sana, Our Newest Grevy’s Zebra Foal

Wild Africa, Singapore Zoo

Meet Sana, our Grevy's zebra foal — born on 2 December 2025 and her name means 'shining light'.

Still sticking close to Mum as she finds her footing, Sana has learned to “talk” with tiny soft whinnies, making her extra adorable to watch!

Meet Our Pango-pup!

Pangolin Exhibit, Night Safari

Join us at Night Safari as we welcome a very special new addition, our first pangolin pup in a decade!

Celebrate this rare and heartwarming milestone while learning more about pangolin conservation and why every pangolin birth is a win for the species.

Don’t miss this chance to be part of this truly extraordinary moment and be among the first to spot our newest little star!

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Activities

Get closer to the action with daily keeper talks, feeding sessions and interactive experiences — your chance to see the stars shine up close.