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.
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.
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.
The collection of the Fan sticker sheet is available at the following locations:
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:
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!
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.
Explore our parks and discover the incredible personalities waiting to wow you.
Little stars, big personalities — meet the newest (and cutest) additions stealing hearts across Mandai.
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:
As a nursing mother, Chomel may occasionally spend time off-exhibit with her babies.
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.
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!
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!
Get closer to the action with daily keeper talks, feeding sessions and interactive experiences — your chance to see the stars shine up close.
Find out how, together, we're creating a better future for wildlife and the planet.
