Zoolympix: Where sports and wildlife meet for a whale of a time

Gabriel Lee

3 June 2024 at 2:00 am·2-min read

Enter the arena of Zoolympix, a signature Mandai Wildlife Reserve Singapore event.

From 25 May to 25 Aug, join them for interactive activities inspired by sports and the incredible abilities of wildlife. Test your skills and marvel at nature’s remarkable athletes.

Complete the Zoolympix Challenge Booklet activities within the Singapore Zoo or the River Wonders to redeem a limited-edition pin for the respective park.

Complete all stations in both the Singapore Zoo and the River Wonders to receive a special Zoolympic Medal Pin.

zoolympix - promotion — Credit – Mandai Wildlife Reserve

Any advice? Go with the Local’s Exclusive: 2-Park Zoolympix Bundle – Singapore Zoo and River Wonders. Singapore residents will only need to pay S$59 for an adult ticket and S$44 for a child ticket to be admitted to both the Singapore Zoo and the River Wonders.

Check out these highlights.

Zoolympix Challenge Village @ Singapore Zoo (Champions Village, Pavilion by the Lake)

Animal Encounters (25 May – 25 Aug, 3.15 pm – 3.45 pm)

Get up close with penguins, fennec foxes or snakes and hear from the amicable zookeepers about their distinctive personalities.

zoolympix - animal encounters — Credit – Mandai Wildlife Reserve

Draw parallels between these animals’ natural abilities and the skills of sporting athletes.

Ranger Buddies Booth – Twigs & Sticks (25 May – 23 Jun (Daily), 24 Jun – 25 Aug (PH, Sat & Sun), 8.30 am – 5.30 pm)

zoolympix - ranger buddies twigs and sticks 900x600 — Credit – Mandai Wildlife Reserve

Test your reflexes and help Ranger Buddy Min collect as many falling sticks and twigs as possible!

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DIY Craft Activities (Daily, 8.30 am – 5.30 pm)

zoolympix - diy craft — Credit – Mandai Wildlife Reserve

Get creative and create your own ‘Zoolympix Torch’. This activity is suitable for all ages.

Zoolympix Challenge Village @ River Wonders (Champions Village, Panda Courtyard)

Ranger Buddies Booth – Forest Escape (25 May – 23 Jun (Daily), 24 Jun – 25 Aug (PH, Sat & Sun), 10 am – 5.30 pm)

zoolympix - ranger buddies forest escape — Credit – Mandai Wildlife Reserve

Ranger Buddy Al is lost in the forest. Help him to navigate through the maze and find your way out of the woods.

DIY Craft Activities (Daily, 10 am – 5.30 pm)

zoolympix - diy craft activities — Credit – Mandai Wildlife Reserve

Design your own Zoolympix handicrafts to support Team Orangutan or Team Manatee. You’ll have to pick between the two teams when collecting your Challenge Booklet.

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