Animal lovers, here’s some great news – there’s been a baby boom at Mandai Wildlife Reserve. Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, Bird Paradise, and River Wonders have welcomed an impressive 998 newborns across 143 species in 2024, surpassing the previous year’s record.
Among the 143 species, 34 are classified as threatened, including the giant anteater and West Indian manatee – making these arrivals even more significant for conservation efforts. Here are the highlights:
Singapore Zoo welcomed the following baby animals:
- Slender-tailed meerkat
- Oriental small-clawed otters
- Linné's two-toed sloth
- Proboscis monkey
- Goeldi’s monkey
- Ring-tailed lemurs
- Golden mantella
- Black-legged poison frog
- Chrisangi leaf insect
Night Safari welcomed the following baby animals:
- Malayan sambar deer
- Barasinghas
- Hog deer
- Turkmenistan markhor
- Woylie
River Wonders welcomed the following baby animals:
- Giant anteater
- West Indian manatee calf
- Lake Titicaca frog
- Blue discus
Bird Paradise welcomed the following baby animals:
- Golden parakeet
- Yellow-mantled chattering Iory
- Blue-winged leafbird
- Madagascar teal
- Meller’s duck
- Nyasa lovebird
- Green honeygreeper
- Gentoo penguin
Take this as your sign to visit the adorable babies at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve parks while they’re still younglings. Ticket prices for each park are as follows:
Singapore Zoo: From $44.10
Night Safari: From $44.80
River Wonders: From $38.70
Bird Paradise: From $44.10
Or, swing by the newest attraction, Rainforest Wild Asia, home to nearly 7,000 native plants and 36 species of animals. You’ll also get the chance to dine in a restaurant inspired by Sarawak’s Mulu Caves and indulge in Western-style dishes.
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