The next Olympics might not be till 2028, but this end-of-year school holidays, you and the fam can take part in Mandai Wildlife Reserve’s very own Zoolympix: Stars of Mandai Festive Challenge, happening from 7th November 2026 to 3rd January 2027.
This challenge follows the recently concluded Stars of Mandai Autograph Trail, starring the same animal celebrities, with a festive twist. Here’s what you can look forward to at Zoolympix:
The highlight of these Zoolympix is a set of 10 challenges, inspired by the unique abilities of the Stars of Mandai. Head to the Zoolympix Village at Mandai Wildlife EAST Lawn, where you can take them on from 10am to 7pm daily.
Image credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
The Mandai Wildlife Reserve comprises 5 parks: Singapore Zoo, Bird Paradise, River Wonders, Night Safari, and Rainforest Wild Adventure. Each park is repped by 2 Stars of Mandai, with the challenges designed around their distinctive traits.
Take, for example, the Agility challenge, where you’ll have to pick up durians, and swing, balance, and get across the faux forest canopy a la Ah Meng to complete the task.
Image credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
Over at the challenge inspired by king penguins, the mission is to waddle your way to the finish line in giant flippers, while keeping your egg balanced on your feet – just like Arlo the king penguin.
Image credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
Then, the next challenge sees you emulate Bayu the Malayan tapir, dashing through the rain zone to look for his favourite foods to pass the test.
Every challenge has been designed with 2 difficulty levels – one for participants aged 3 to 7, and the other for challengers aged 8 to 12, and above.
Besides discovering how we can help protect the animals and habitats we share together, you and the kids can also walk away with a little something to remember the experience by.
Each completed challenge earns you a stamp on your activity card. Collect all 10 stamps to redeem an exclusive Zoolympian medal.
Every finisher is a podium finisher at Zoolympix too, so don’t forget to snap a photo on the Zoolympix Podium to commemorate your achievement!
Image credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
That’s not all – bring your completed activity card to The Mandai Shop, River Wonders Shop and Night Safari Shop, and you can bring home an uber cute Zoolympian Trophy Plush at $9, instead of the usual $12.
There’s more to explore beyond the main challenge course. While you’re at the Zoolympix Village, drop by the Partner Zone to check out booths from participating partners including AIA, Anywheel, POSB, and Families for Life.
The fun doesn’t stop at Zoolympix Village. Head into the wildlife parks to discover 1 Zoolympix Outpost per park, where you can learn more about the Stars of Mandai, complete the activities, then strike your best pose with the photo ops there.
Of course, you’ll want to cop a shot with the Stars of Mandai IRL before carrying on with the rest of the park.
If you’re a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident, you’re in luck: sign up for WildPass and you’ll enjoy access to the Zoolympix Village, along with a $10 Retail and F&B voucher with any purchase of selected admission tickets.
Friends of Mandai can look forward to special deals during Members’ Wild Weekend, taking place on 14th to 15th November. On these dates, Zoolympix Village tickets will be available for $8 (U.P. $20) each, inclusive of an exclusive members-only gift.
Stick around to enjoy the festive atmosphere across Mandai Wildlife Reserve, where Christmas decor and photo opportunities bring the holiday season to life. Join the Ranger Buddies in spreading festive cheer by sending Christmas wishes, creating handmade ornaments and taking part in fun seasonal activities at Curiosity Cove.
From festive crafts to interactive experiences, there are plenty of ways for little ones to celebrate, connect and make special holiday memories. Don’t forget to stop by the Ranger Buddies Outposts to discover what other surprises they’ve got!
Learning through play is a fun way to bring classroom lessons to life while keeping the little ones entertained, sans screens. With activities that encourage kids to get moving and learn about wildlife and conservation, Zoolympix makes for a great family outing this EOY hols.
So, bring the kids down to Zoolympix: Stars of Mandai Festive Challenge this December, and who knows? You might find yourself joining in on the challenges right alongside them!
Admission: $15/pax for locals | Local Residents enjoy access to Zoolympix Village
Address: 80 Mandai Lake Road, Mandai Wildlife EAST Lawn, Singapore 729826
Date: 7th November 2026-3rd January 2027
Time: 10am-7pm, Daily (Last admission at 6.30pm)
This post was brought to you by Mandai Wildlife Reserve.
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