Forum: Ongoing promotions at Mandai Wildlife Reserve
We strive to make experiences at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve accessible and enjoyable for all. Local residents can take advantage of WildPass, a complimentary digital membership that provides access to year-round promotions for our ticketed experiences.
In celebration of SG60, we recently launched a series of special offers for WildPass members. These include two-for-$60 tickets to Singapore Zoo and River Wonders (until June 30), three-for-$60 tickets to any wildlife park at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve for youth aged 13 to 21 (until Aug 28), and up to 26 per cent off admission tickets to any wildlife park (until Aug 31). In addition, seniors can enjoy an exclusive promotion – annual access to all five parks under the Friends of Mandai senior membership for just $60.
For those who visit regularly, our Friends of Mandai membership continues to offer great value and benefits across our parks, and new sign-ups enjoy 16 per cent off until Aug 31. Together with new wildlife experiences and community activities under the Mandai is Wild About SG initiative, we hope to encourage local residents to rediscover the Mandai Wildlife Reserve with friends and families.
Guests can also enjoy ongoing discounts with partner banks and merchants, while tourists may benefit from bundle deals available through the Destination Pass. More information is available on our website.
Jean Choi
Chief Sales and Marketing Officer
Mandai Wildlife Group
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