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Meet Your New Animal Bias At Mandai’s Star-Studded Trail With 25 Autographs To Collect

Stars of Mandai


Forget Hollywood’s Walk of Fame – the Mandai Wildlife Reserve is rolling out their very own Stars of Mandai Autograph Trail, celebrating some of their most fantabulous divas, and you’re invited to come meet them.


Get your own wild starry match


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The first step before even starting on the Stars of Mandai trail is to get matched. Head to the Discover Your Wild Match personality quiz to find out which Stars you are most like.

Just so you know, all of the questions on this personality quiz are legit, and based on real keeper-observed behaviours of every Star of Mandai.

Complete the sorting hat quiz and find out which wilderness pal-sonality you belong with: Boss, Entertainer, Nurturer, Free Spirit, or Social Butterfly.


Go on a multi-park adventure


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It’s then time to head off into the Mandai Wildlife Reserve’s various parks to meet the superstars on a multi-park adventure, AKA the Stars of Mandai Autograph Trail. There are 25 of these Stars; the biggest, most iconic animal personalities from across all 5 wildlife parks.

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Like with all famous peeps, everyone wants to know their stories, and here’s your chance to get to know them, and discover what makes each star unique through their stories, personalities, and special traits.

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We’ll drop you a fun fact right here: 11 of these stars were born right here in Singapore, making them as proudly local as you and me!


Collect their autographs & redeem limited-ed rewards


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As you traverse all 5 parks on this free-to-join trail to seek out all 25 animal stars, and collect their animal autographs by locating the autograph stations at each Star’s exhibit.

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All you have to do is colour over the rubbing plate at each station in your autograph card.

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ICYMI, there are 5 autograph stations per park.

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When you’ve picked up the 5 autographs at each park, head back to the redemption station to collect your limited-edition Stars of Mandai handphone strap and blind box keycharm.

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While each park only has 1 coloured handphone strap, the blind box keycharm will feature one of the stars you’ve come to know and love. Do note that these are available while stocks last.

P.S. Download the Mandai Wildlife Reserve app (iOS | Android) to access a digital map that can help you find these 25 stars!


Join a meet-and-greet with your ult star


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Yes, you can find out every little detail about your fav animal star on the information standees next to each autograph station.

However, while you may not always get to meet them up close, you can get the next best thing: mascot meets. We’re talking mascot appearances by Ah Meng the orangutan, Canola the manatee, Kisala the okapi, and even Lester the capybara!

If you’d like to meet them too, head to East Plaza at Mandai Wildlife EAST and the entrance of Bird Paradise at Mandai Wildlife WEST on 12th and 13th September 2026, at 9.30am, 10.30am and 11.30am!


When is the Stars of Mandai Autograph Trail happening?


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The trail runs from now to 13th September, as well as all weekends thereafter until 1st November 2026.

For your convenience, here are the exact dates which you can join the trail on:

  • 5th-13th September
  • 19th-20th, 26th-27th September
  • 3rd-4th, 10th-11th, 17th-18th, 24th-25th, 31st October
  • 1st November

Where can I pick up the autograph cards?


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Do note that each park has a unique card, except for Rainforest Wild Adventures EAST and WEST, which share a single card. You can pick up the autograph cards at:

    • Mandai Wildlife EAST, near Guest Services: 8.30am-5pm, 7pm-11pm
    • Mandai Wildlife WEST, near Unpackt: 9am-5pm

Catch your fav Stars of Mandai on TV


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Heading to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve isn’t the only way you can get to know more about your favourite stars. Tune in to Spotlight: Stars of Mandai, now streaming on Mediacorp’s Channel 5, mewatch and YouTube, and discover the personalities behind some of Mandai’s most beloved wildlife residents.

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From quirky habits and amusing antics to heartwarming keeper stories, the series gives you a closer look at what makes each of them truly unforgettable.


Get up close with the Stars of Mandai at this new autograph trail


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It is true that we are walking amongst the stars. In this case, it’s the Stars of Mandai, our animal friends and true icons of the Mandai Wildlife Reserve. Don’t worry if you can’t make it this September holidays – the trail is around till 1st November, and the stars will still be there after for you to visit.

Find out more about Stars of Mandai


This post was brought to you by the Mandai Wildlife Reserve.
Photography by: Ashley Hoon

Date:
05 Sep - 01 Nov 2026
Time:
8:00 am - 11:00 pm