A Wild-erful
Christmas Market
Make a date at Mandai Wildlife WEST's Wild-erful Christmas Market for a weekend full of festive fun!
Browse unique gifts at our gifting market, participate in free activities, festive-themed workshops, and enjoy special performances that will fill the atmosphere with Christmas joy!
Mandai Wildlife WEST (outside Bird Paradise)
20 – 22 Dec (Friday – Sunday)
11:00am – 7:00pm
Share your festive moments and tag us at @mandaiwildlifereserve #mandaiwildlifereserve #mandaiwildlifewest #festivewilderland
Be Captivated by Wild-erful Moments
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Photo spot with Larger-than-life Snoopy
Check out our larger-than-life Snoopy with his iconic red doghouse photo spot!
Share your scouting adventure on social media using #FestiveWilderland and @MandaiWildlifeReserve.
Event Lawn
2 Nov 2024 – 5 Jan 2025
All Day
Free
Live Performances by Jeff Ng
Jeff Ng is a homegrown singer-songwriter from Singapore, celebrated for his soulful renditions of MandoPop hits and captivating live performances.
Rising to fame, Jeff has since released an independent solo EP and become a viral sensation, attracting thousands of fans to his busking sessions at The Cathay.
Open space outside COLLIN'S
21 – 22 Dec
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Free
Shop
Explore a delightful selection of handmade gifts, unique crafts, and festive goodies ideal for everyone on your gift list.
Enjoy a variety of one-of-a-kind creations from local artisans, along with gourmet treats and pet-friendly finds for your furry companions.
Open space outside COLLIN'S
20 – 22 Dec
11:00am – 7:00pm
Paw-tivities
Best Dressed Dog Competition
Bird Paradise Entrance Registration Area 21 – 22 Dec 4:30pmGet ready to deck the halls with furry fashion and festive flair!
This holiday season, we're hosting a Best Dressed Dog Christmas Competition where your beloved dogs can shine in their most creative, cozy, or downright adorable holiday outfits. Whether it's a Santa suit, a reindeer hat, or a festive scarf, we want to see your dog's unique Christmas spirit!
Enter your dog by snapping a photo of them dressed to impress and share it with us. Winners will receive fun prizes and, of course, bragging rights for the best-dressed dog in town!
Vincent Van Paw Painting (Christmas Themed)
Open space outside COLLIN’S 21 – 22 Dec 12:00pm & 5:00pmLet your pets unleash their inner artist at Vincent Van Paw, a paw-sitively delightful art activity where pets can create their very own Christmas-themed masterpiece!
With pet-friendly, non-toxic paints and a blank canvas, your furry friends can dip, dabble, and prance their way to an original artwork that captures the joy of the holidays.
Whether its paw prints in festive red and green or abstract swirls inspired by holiday lights, each piece will be unique, colorful, and a keepsake to cherish.
Walls of Paw-sitivity Mural
Open space outside COLLIN’S 21 – 22 Dec 11:00am – 7:00pmCelebrate the spirit of the season with our Wall of Paw-sitivity!
Bring your pets to leave their mark—literally—by dipping their paws in pet-safe paint and stamping them onto a festive mural.
Each paw print will be accompanied by a Christmas message or wish from the pet’s owner, creating a beautiful wall filled with love, joy, and pawsitivity.
Santa-Paws Snack Making Workshop
Bird Paradise Learning Centre (Room 1) 21 – 22 Dec 1:00pm & 3:00pmTreat your pets to the gift of homemade goodies this holiday season with our Santa Paws Pet Snack-Making Workshop!
Join us for a fun, festive event where you'll learn to make delicious, pet-safe holiday snacks. Using wholesome, pet-friendly ingredients, we'll create treats in Christmas themed shapes that are as cute as they are tasty.
Each recipe is designed with your pet's health in mind and easy enough to recreate at home.
Workshops and Activities
Snow Globe-Making Workshop
Capture the magic of the season with our Christmas Snow Globe-Making Workshop!
In this festive, hands-on class, you’ll create a personalized winter wonderland encased in your very own snow globe.
Choose from a variety of Christmas-themed miniatures and add touches like glittering snow and twinkling lights to make your globe unique.
Fee: $28 per person
Gingerbread Man Decorating Workshop
Get into the holiday spirit with our Gingerbread Man Decorating Workshop!
Join us for a delightful session where you can decorate your very own gingerbread people, using an assortment of colorful icings, candies, sprinkles, and more.
Whether you want to craft a classic design or let your creativity run wild, this workshop is fun for all ages and skill levels.
Fee: $20 per person
Scrapbooking Workshop
Craft unique, handmade cards that speak volumes of your affection towards your loved ones.
Under expert guidance, let’s unleash your artistic flair.
Whether a seasoned crafter or a novice, discover the joy of personalized expression with decorative papers, stickers, washi tapes, and your very own photos.
Workshop slots are on first-come-first-served basis.
Fee: Free
Animal-themed Colouring Activity by Magic Valley
Children can join in a free, animal-themed coloring activity!
While they create, discover our personalised storybooks that turn your child into the hero of a heartwarming adventure with animal buddies inspired by the animals at Mandai Wildlife Reserve.
Workshop slots are on first-come-first-served basis.
Fee: Free
Macrame Christmas Tree Ornament Making Workshop
Create your own ornaments this holiday season with a charming macrame Christmas tree design!
This easy DIY project is perfect for kids and the whole family to enjoy together.
These lovely woven Christmas trees make beautiful decorations, unique present toppers, or thoughtful gifts for family and friends.
Workshop slots are on first-come-first-served basis.
Fee: Free
Colouring Fun with the Faber-Castell Black Edition Series
Unleash your creativity with our new Black Edition colour pencils!
We will provide round black and brown paper for participants to colour and design their unique decorations.
Simply colour your paper and hang it on the tree.
Plus, share your creation on social media or Faber-Castell website for a chance to win an exciting prize!
Workshop slots are on first-come-first-served basis.
Fee: Free
Crafting Fun with UHU Minecraft Handcraft
Get crafty with UHU glue sticks and the iconic Minecraft IP!
We’re offering a hands-on crafting activity using UHU Minecraft glue sticks.
Build your own handcraft artwork and boost your problem-solving skills! It’s a fun way to inspire confidence and creativity.
Workshop slots are on first-come-first-served basis.
Fee: $5 – $10 per person
WoodJoy Ornament Painting Workshop
This hands-on experience is designed to bring people together, fostering creativity and quality time with loved ones.
Our ornaments are crafted from high-quality, sustainable wood, reflecting both craftsmanship and care for the environment.
Workshop slots are on first-come-first-served basis.
Fee: Free
Promotions
Han’s Union
Savour in meticulously curated festive meals this jolly season, delight in every bite with our log-cakes, now available in mini sizes!
Stretch your dollar by enjoying discounted top-up options — $5.00 for soup of the day & Ayataka Green Tea or $3.80 for 1 Mini Black Forest Logcake with any set meal!
For all in-store purchases: Enjoy 10% off total bill with minimum spending of $50 when you pay with your DBS/POSB card.
COLLIN'S®
Christmas Festive Gourmet Selections 2024*: Ring in the annual tradition of the joyous season in the comfort of your home as COLLIN’S® brings the gourmet selections to the table.
Christmas Festive 3-course Menu: Delight in the festive 3-course Menu for just $24.90!
*Advance order of at least 3 working days is required.
Free Parking @ Mandai Wildlife WEST
Unwind and relax with free parking and Mandai-exclusive offers!
Free parking at Mandai Wildlife WEST is available daily from 6:00pm to 12:00am with no minimum spend.
NEW! Wildlife Reserve Shop
Visit the new Wildlife Reserve Shop to shop a selection of eco-friendly products including exclusive collections with local brands like Superstructure, Irvin’s and Janice Wong.
There’s also an outdoor seating area for you to enjoy takeaways with your furry pups!
Opening special: Head to the store and take part in a Scavenger Hunt to win prizes!
Prize availability based on a first-come-first-served basis. Valid till 31 Dec 2024 or while stocks last.
Getting Here
Zoom to Mandai in 15 mins!
Visit Mandai Wildlife WEST with our convenient Mandai Khatib Shuttle, by driving, or by public transport.
FAQs
No, the event does not require any admission tickets. It is completely free to visit for all!
Yes, dogs are welcome at the ungated spaces of Mandai Wildlife WEST and at the event!
To ensure a pleasant experience for everyone, please always keep your dogs leashed, clean up after them, and dispose of all waste in a hygienic manner.
All dog breeds specified under the Animals & Birds (Dog Licensing & Control) Rules must be muzzled.
There are sheltered rest areas around Mandai Wildlife WEST catered specially for you and your pups to rest. We encourage you to bring your own refreshments and amenities for your pups’ needs.
F&B outlets at Mandai Wildlife WEST do not allow pets on their premises currently. Kindly refrain from bringing your dogs into their premises.
However, we welcome you and your dogs to enjoy any takeaway food at the outdoor seating area of Wildlife Reserve Shop (#02-08), beside Cheers.
No, dogs (including guide dogs) and all pets are strictly prohibited from entering Bird Paradise, our parks and other gated areas. Please enjoy the ungated open spaces around Mandai Wildlife WEST.
Of course! We welcome everyone to join us with their family and friends and explore the variety of activities and workshops available.
Mandai Wildlife WEST is located outside Bird Paradise. You may prefer to drive, take a taxi or Private Hire Cars, take public transport, or our Mandai Khatib Shuttle. Find out more on Getting Here.
Kindly note that pets/dogs are not allowed on Mandai Khatib Shuttle. We welcome you to bring them via other modes of transportation.
As these two activities require your dog to have contact with safe, non-toxic paints, we recommend you wash and clean your dogs’ paws after completion of the activity. A water point will be available at The Paw-sitivity Wall and pet cleaning wipes will be provided.
Please click on the individual links on each workshop listing to sign up. You will be redirected to a separate sign-up page.
Kindly note the following workshops have the same sign-up link at City Sprouts’ page: Vincent Van Paw Painting, Santa-Paws Snack Making, Snow Globe-Making and Gingerbread Man Decorating.
Please cart out the preferred workshop and follow the instructions to make payment for confirmation.
For the best experience, we recommend you sign up for the workshops prior to the event when slots are still available.
Walk-ins for the workshops are welcome, subject to slot availability at time of interest and payment confirmation.
We do not allow any refunds of payment or rescheduling of the workshops. We encourage you to pass your slot to another family member or friend if you are unable to attend due to last-minute circumstances.
Gentle Reminders
- All pets are not allowed to enter Bird Paradise.
- Pet birds are strictly not allowed at Mandai Wildlife WEST.
- Please ensure that your pets are always leashed. Kindly clean up after them.
- By attending the event, you consent to the use of your photograph, voice, likeness, and image in any broadcasts of this event and in subsequent productions drawn from video or audio recordings of this event.
