{
  "id": 26794,
  "title": "National Day deals at Mandai Wildlife Reserve; Aug 9 fun at National Museum of S'pore; Mandarin play The Forest Heroes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/national-day-deals-at-mandai-wildlife-reserve-aug-9-fun-at-national",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-02T04:32:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Straits Times",
    "slug": "straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/aug-9-fun-at-national-museum-of-singapore-mandarin-play-the-forest-heroes-teaches-kids-to-be-brave"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In celebration of Singapore's National Day, a variety of special activities are being offered at Mandai Wildlife Reserve and the National Museum of Singapore. The stars of Mandai Wildlife Reserve, including Ah Meng the Sumatran orangutan, Arlo the king penguin, Bayu the Malayan tapir, and Neha the elephant, will be on display.\n\nOn August 8th, National Day enthusiasts can enjoy Wild Day Out, a farmers' market co-organized with the Kranji Countryside Association. The market offers locally grown produce outside Bird Paradise, with admission valid for the entire day.\n\nOn August 9th, the National Day Parade will be broadcast on a giant screen outside the Singapore Zoo entrance. Admission to two parks, including Singapore Zoo or Night Safari, can be bundled together at discounted rates of up to 30% off. Senior citizens aged 60 and above can enjoy a special admission rate of $25.\n\nMeanwhile, the National Museum of Singapore will host a day of free and ticketed activities on August 9th to mark the nation's 61st birthday. The day begins with a colouring competition for children aged six to 10, followed by multisensory storytelling sessions inspired by the legend of Kusu Island. Teenagers can participate in a Merlion-themed bento workshop, and all visitors can enjoy free admission to the museum's exhibitions, including Singapore Odyssea: A Journey Through Time. The National Day Parade will also be broadcast on a giant screen on the museum's front lawn at 5:30 pm.",
  "summary": "Make family time all the more special with these ideas and activities.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}