River Wonders Singapore Launches Capybara-Themed Celebration, Here's What Visitors Can Do In April 2026
Plan your capy-tivating visit to River Wonders this April!
Like capybaras, or know someone who does? River Wonders is celebrating the 100-day milestone of its capybara pup this April and it's pulling out all the stops to mark the occasion.
Running from 3 April to 3 May 2026, It's a Capy Celebration brings a full lineup of capybara activities to River Wonders Singapore, from enrichment sessions and keeper talks, to a collectible trail and a social media contest with an exclusive zookeeper experience up for grabs.
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What Are The Capybara Activities at River Wonders?
The capybara activities at River Wonders are all about celebrating the newest male pup. Here's what to look forward to:
Enrichment sessions: Watch the capybara family enjoy special treats including an ice cake and woven fire hose reels filled with goodies, while keepers share insights into capybara behaviour and care.
Capy Crew Trail: Pick up a Capy Fan Card, work through fun-fact checkpoints, and redeem a limited-edition capy handphone strap and a Ribena slushie upon completing the trail.
Themed photo points: Capture the moment at cheerful capybara-themed spots dotted around the park.
Once Upon a River presentation and Amazon River Quest boat ride: Spot Lester and Dexter, two other members of the capy crew, during the live show and boat ride.
Social media contest: Post your best capybara photo or video on Instagram, Facebook, or TikTok, for a chance to receive prizes! Six winners will walk away with an Ultimate Capybara Experience that includes a park admission ticket; an exclusive Capybara Zookeeper for a Day experience; and the Hello from the Wild: Capybara interaction.
Merchandise: Round off the day with capybara ice cream or a capybara plushie! They each come with a birth certificate and more.
What To Expect
Plan for at least half a day at River Wonders. Begin at Amazonia Encounters for the enrichment sessions, then follow the Capy Crew Trail at your own pace before catching the Once Upon a River presentation and the Amazon River Quest boat ride. The experience is self-paced and suitable for all ages, so there's no need to rush between activities.
Tickets and How To Join
Most of the capybara activities at River Wonders are included with standard park admission. For the social media contest, simply post your cutest capybara content online and name your favourite capybara's. For ticket pricing and the full list of activities, visit www.mandai.com/capybara.
Is it Worth It?
Absolutely. The enrichment sessions alone offer a rare, up-close look at the world's largest rodent, paired with expert keeper commentary. Families with young children will find the trail's reward mechanic engaging, while couples and content creators will appreciate the photo spots and the social media contest. The month-long run also means there's no pressure to squeeze everything into a single visit.
Tips Before You Go
Check session timings and arrive early to secure a good spot at the enrichment sessions.
Keep your phone charged for the trail checkpoints, photo spots, and the social media contest.
Follow keeper instructions and keep noise levels low near the enclosures.
Complete the Capy Crew Trail before leaving. Your limited-edition handphone strap and Ribena slushie await!
How to Get to River Wonders
River Wonders is located at 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826, within the Mandai Wildlife Reserve. Find directions and parking details at www.mandai.com.
Other Things To Do At River Wonders
River Wonders houses more than 11,000 animal specimens across close to 260 species, making it one of the world's largest collections of freshwater vertebrates. Beyond the capybara activities, set aside time for the giant pandas, Antillean manatees, giant arapaimas, and freshwater giants such as the Mekong giant catfish and giant freshwater stingray. The Amazon River Quest boat ride also offers its own wildlife-spotting adventure in a lush, immersive setting.
FAQs
What are the capybara activities at River Wonders?
Activities include special feeding sessions, keeper talks, the Capy Crew Trail, themed photo points, capybara spotting on the Amazon River Quest and Once Upon a River presentation, a social media contest, and capybara-themed merchandise.
How much do the capybara experiences cost?
Most activities are included with standard park admission. Visit the Mandai website for current ticket pricing.
Do you need to book in advance?
No, but enrichment sessions, the live show and boat ride only occur at selected times per day. Check the Mandai website for specific dates and times to plan your visit.
What time can you see the capybaras?
The capybaras are viewable during park opening hours from 9:30am - 5:00pm. Check the daily schedule on arrival for enrichment session timings.
Is it suitable for young children?
Yes, the trail, photo points, and enrichment sessions are designed to be enjoyable for visitors of all ages.
When does the event end?
'It's a Capy Celebration' runs until 3 May 2026.
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Plan Your Capy-tivating Visit
With a star newborn pup, enrichment sessions, a reward trail, and an exclusive zookeeper prize on offer, the capybara activities at River Wonders make for one of the most engaging activities in Singapore this April.
Animal lovers, families, and content creators all have reason to visit. Plan your visit to River Wonders before it wraps on 3rd May!
Images credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
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