Sss-slide into the Year of the Snake at Mandai Wildlife Reserve where there will be several activities lined up across the wildlife parks to spotlight Mandai's star reptiles from January 28 to February 12, 2025.
Scheduled Keeper Talks will give you a closer look at species like the king cobra at Singapore Zoo, the green anaconda at River Wonders, and the cave racer and carpet python at Night Safari. These sessions are packed with interesting facts and observations, like how snakes use their tongues to “taste” the air and hunt their prey. Other exciting activities include witnessing keepers feed a king cobra and seeing the cave racer and carpet python engage in enrichment activities designed to keep them active and stimulated.
For those who want an even closer look, don’t miss the chance to meet the Honduran milk snake at Singapore Zoo’s RepTopia. This brightly coloured species mimics the venomous coral snake as a defense strategy – a perfect example of nature’s ingenuity.
Beyond learning about snakes, there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained. Visitors can test themselves with digital quizzes at Singapore Zoo and River Wonders, or join a scavenger hunt at Bird Paradise. Along the way, discover how green anacondas give birth to live young, revisit Lunar New Year customs, and learn how weaver birds cleverly defend themselves against predators like snakes. There’ll also be free festive gifts upon completion of the activities.
And the Lunar New Year festivities don’t stop there. Look forward to lively lion dance performances, auspicious greetings during animal presentations, and even a chance to meet the God of Fortune. Zodiac prediction displays will offer insights into what the year holds for you, and if you’re among the first 188 visitors to any park on select days, you’ll also be able to receive a special Mandai Wildlife Reserve zodiac “gold coin.”
Local residents can enjoy extra perks too. WildPass members get up to 20 percent off park admissions, while Friends of Wildlife memberships are available at a 15 percent discount, complete with an exclusive red packet set.
For full details on the Lunar New Year activities, visit their webpage here.
