Chinese New Year is bigger on abundance this year! February 2, 2011

Singapore Zoo is going all Rabbit-y this Chinese New Year with a whole slate of activities to involve the whole family in February. Visitors can interact with rabbit mascots distributing goodies, or a ‘God of Fortune’ sweeping good luck over them, while being entertained by traditional lion dance and mask changing performances.
Kids can learn about unusual breeds of rabbits at a photography and hands-on session, and guess the weight of a Giant Flemish, one of the largest breeds of domestic rabbit, for a chance to win attractive prizes.
Chinese New Year Activities
Southern Lion Dance & Mask Changing Performance
Vigorous Southern lion dancers will leap from high poles and give visitors thrilling performances during the festive season. This traditional mixture of martial art, acrobatic and stage performance skill was introduced in Southeast Asia more than a century ago. The Southern lion originates from south China and the dance is very symmetrical in the movement of the head and body. Be thrilled by this exciting lion dance coupled with the mastery of the mask changing performance!
Date: 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13 Feb 2011
Time: 10.00am and 2.00pm
Venue: Elephant Courtyard

Rabbit Photography and Contact Session*
Little ones can get up close to different types of cute and fluffy rabbits during this activity and get a special photography session with the Giant Flemish, a species of rabbit famous for its large size. The popular Rainforest Kidzworld also features a permanent Pet’s Corner where children are able to get ‘hands-on’ interaction with rabbits and guinea pigs.
Date: 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13 Feb 2011
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm and 3.00pm – 5.00pm
Venue: Rainforest Kidzworld
*Photography session limited to a maximum of 5 persons per photo.
Roving Mask Changing Performance
Guests can also be amazed by the intriguing art form of mask changing or ‘bian lian’ at the zoo this Lunar New Year. A face-changing artiste will impress visitors with his lightning hands. This ancient Chinese dramatic art is part of the Sichuan opera, with performers donned in bright costumes and vividly coloured masks which they switch within a fraction of a second.
Date: 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13 Feb 2011
Time: 12.30pm and 3.30pm
Venue: Various Venues (In-Park)
God of Fortune Mingling Session and Auspicious Rabbit Meet and Greet
People roaming the parks should keep a look-out for the ‘God of Fortune’ as he goes around distributing little treats and gold chocolate coins to lucky ones. He might even attempt to read their fortune!
And the Lunar New Year fête will not be complete without an appearance by rabbit mascots, who will be giving out candy to sweeten everyone’s time at the Zoo.
Date: 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13 Feb 2011
Time: 10.30am and 2.30pm
Venue: Elephant Courtyard and Entrance

Zoo-diac Trail
The zoo has also set out a special Zoo-diac trail which will give visitors a peek into their zodiac fortune in 2011. Make sure you go round the park to find out your fortune forecast for you and your loved ones!
Date: 3 – 28 Feb 2011
Time: 8.30am – 6.00pm
Venue: Various Venues (In-Park)
Festive Chinese New Year Feast
Finally, families can take a break at the end of a fun-filled visit by digging into a delicious Chinese New Year Buffet Lunch.
Date: 3 Feb – 6 Feb 2011, 11am to close
Venue: Pavillion, Ah Meng Restaurant
Cost: $28++ (Adult), $22++ (Children, 6 – 12 years old)
[Excludes admission of $20 (adult), $13 (child 3-12 years)]

Diners can also opt for the prosperous ‘Yu Sheng’ dish to top off their Chinese New Year meal.
Date: 3 – 13 Feb 2011, 11am to close
Cost: $8 for 2pax
$16 for 4 pax
$24 for 6 pax
$32 for 10 pax
(20% discount off with every main course purchase)

For more information visit http://www.zoo.com.sg/l1_t2.aspx?l1=10&langid=1

Zoo Singapore
Contact - 6269 3411

Official Website: http://www.zoo.com.sg/l1_t2.aspx?l1=10&langid=1