SG60 Deals, New Animal Encounters & More At The Mandai Wildlife Reserve This School Holidays!
We're big fans of everything to do with the Mandai Wildlife Reserve; its five wildlife parks–the Singapore Zoo, Rainforest Wild ASIA, River Wonders, Bird Paradise and Night Safari–are havens for animal lovers and families looking for some adventure. And now, we're happy to report that you can now enjoy discounted tickets and SG60 deals during the June holidays and beyond! Read on to find out why you'll likely be making multiple visits down, including a special 'Born to be Wild' digital trail for the whole family.
SG60 deals at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Deals and promos are always a welcome sight, more so when it comes to our favourite wildlife parks. In celebration of Singapore's 60th birthday, here are some of the highlights for you to bookmark:
2 for $60 admission promo for Singapore Zoo (U.P. $98) or River Wonders (U.P. $90) – till 30 June 2025 (excluding PH).
for Singapore Zoo (U.P. $98) or River Wonders (U.P. $90) – till 30 June 2025 (excluding PH). 3 for $60 youth admission promo (ages 13 – 21) for Bird Paradise, Rainforest Wild ASIA, River Wonders & Singapore Zoo – available Monday – Thursday (excluding eve of PH and PH), till 31 August 2025.
(ages 13 – 21) for Bird Paradise, Rainforest Wild ASIA, River Wonders & Singapore Zoo – available Monday – Thursday (excluding eve of PH and PH), till 31 August 2025. 16% off Friends of Mandai and Friends of Mandai Plus membership that gives you annual access to all five wildlife parks – valid till 31 August 2025.
membership that gives you annual access to all five wildlife parks – valid till 31 August 2025. $60 Friends of Mandai Senior membership (U.P. $235) for seniors aged 60 and above that provides the same annual access to all five wildlife parks – valid till 31 August 2025.
membership (U.P. $235) for seniors aged 60 and above that provides the same annual access to all five wildlife parks – valid till 31 August 2025. Up to 26% off Bird Paradise, Night Safari, Rainforest Wild ASIA, River Wonders & Singapore Zoo tickets for local residents with a valid WildPass (FREE to sign up!) – valid till 31 August 2025.
View the full list of deals here! It includes F&B perks and adventurous activities for the family. Stay tuned for new specials that are updated each month! T&Cs apply.
New 'Born to be Wild' trail, photopoints & animal experiences
Already a regular at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve parks? Kids and parents, you can now explore your favourite wildlife parks from a new perspective. The 'Born to be Wild' trail promises plenty of fun facts, hidden gems and fun facts about the animals born right here in Singapore! Complete this digital trail and you'll get to redeem a special Mandai is Wild About SG60 gift. You can explore the trail from now till 10 August 2025.
There's also plenty of excitement for families across the parks. Look out for photopoints that will take you on a trip down memory lane. We hear you'll be able to spot Singapore Zoo icons such as Inuka the polar bear and crowd-favourites such as Le Le the giant panda.
Families can also get up-close encounters with some of the park's most beloved animals! Sign up for the new 'Hello from the Wild', a new 20-minute paid experience where you can meet the gentle capybara at River Wonders, and the playful fennec foxes and ring-tailed lemurs at Singapore Zoo. You can experience everything from feeding the animals to preparing enrichment activities for them.
With 60 monthly roarsome deals and experiences, paying a visit to your favourite wildlife parks is an easy choice during the school break and beyond. Find out more about the 60 monthly reasons to visit the Mandai Wildlife Reserve here.
Mandai Wildlife Reserve, www.mandai.com
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