Celebrate the year-end season at Festive WILD-erland where a dazzling 8-metre tall Tree of Life awaits at Mandai Wildlife West along with other activities and activations at Bird Paradise and Rainforest Wild Asia from 15 November 2025 to 4 January 2026.
Festive WILD-erland at Mandai Wildlife West
Wildlife-themed Christmas Tree
Snap photos with an 8-metre tall, wildlife-themed Christmas tree at Mandai Wildlife Reserve.
The Christmas tree, found in the publicly accessible area of Mandai Wildlife West, is adorned with ornaments representing threatened species cared for in the wildlife parks. Look out for animal ornaments featuring the Negros bleeding-heart pigeon, Philippine spotted deer and Sunda pangolin.
Visitors can pledge their support by learning about the conservation efforts championed by Mandai Wildlife Reserve, sharing their ‘Tree of Life’ moments on social media with #MyWildPledge, or making a contribution.
UE SQUARE’S COSMIC SPACE EXPEDITION: Have An Out-Of-This-World Adventure!
CARNIVAL OF CHRISTMAS CHEER: Celebrate and Win at Plantation Plaza and Northshore Plaza!
SNOW MUCH TO CELEBRATE: Christmas Fun at The Centrepoint
Calendar of Joy: Digital Advent Calendar
Visitors can also count down to Christmas with daily surprises at Bird Paradise and Rainforest Wild Asia, where a digital advent calendar will spread festive cheer from 1 to 25 December 2025.
What’s on at Bird Paradise for Festive WILD-erland
Snowy Penguins WILD-erland
Head to Bird Paradise for photo-worthy moments of the penguin residents surrounded by snowflake projections when they dive to the lower level of Ocean Network Express Penguin Cove.
Penguins Christmas Party Quest
Children can join the Penguins Christmas Party Quest.
The penguins are throwing a Christmas party — but their festive items have gone missing! Help the penguins find the hidden Christmas treasures!
Locate festive tokens around the habitat and redeem a special prize.
This activity for guests aged 12 and below takes place from 15 November to 4 January 2026, 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm.
Wings of the World Presentation Christmas Edition
The Christmas edition of the Wings of the World presentation adds holiday cheer as feathered friends deliver Santa’s mails and gifts.
This takes place on 22, 23, 29, 30 Nov & 6, 7, 13, 14, 25 Dec 2025, 12.30 pm and 5 pm.
Seasonal Treats
From 1 to 25 December, tuck into delectable seasonal treats like the Christmas mini log cake, chocolate walnut bread house and Christmas Stollen at Bird Bakery and Penguin Cove Café.
What’s on at Rainforest Wild Asia for Festive WILD-erland
Snowfall and Aurora Lights at the Cavern
At Rainforest Wild Asia, the iconic Cavern transforms into an enchanting dreamscape with gentle snowfall and dancing aurora lights.
By day, marvel at dazzling Aurora lights, and as evening falls, enjoy gentle snowfall that brings the festive season to life.
There will also be daily snowfall at the Oculus, The Cavern from 15 November to 4 January 2026 at the following times:
- 5 pm
- 5.30 pm
- 6 pm
- 6.30 pm
Santa’s Adventure Quest
From 1 to 25 December 2025, join Santa’s Adventure Quest to hunt for hidden Christmas tokens along the Forest Treks within Rainforest Wild Asia.
Visitors stand to win prizes such as GoPro HERO cameras and the Wild Cavern Adventure experience at Rainforest Wild Asia worth $70,000 in total.
Festive-themed Animal Enrichments
Keepers will also present festive-themed animal enrichments like wrapped holiday treats, Christmas tree with carrot ‘baubles’ and Christmas wreaths for animals like the Malayan sun bears, axis deer, tortoises and Malayan tigers.
Here is a look at when and where to catch these animal enrichments:
- Axis Deer at the Forest Floor, Nov: 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30; Dec: 6, 7, 13, 14, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28; 9 am to 6 pm
- Mousedeer at the Forest Floor, Nov: 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 & 30; Dec: 6, 7, 13, 14, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28; 9 am to 5 pm
- Tortoises at the Forest Floor: Dec: 6, 7, 13, 14, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28; 11 am to 12 pm
- Sun bears at the Watering Hole: Dec: 7, 26, 27, 28; 12.15 pm to 12.30 pm
- Tigers at the Rock Cascade: Dec: 6, 13, 14, 26, 27, 28; 2 pm to 2.30 pm
For more information, visit the Festive Wild-erland website.
