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Banyan Group's Rainforest Festival Offers Paid Experiences, Supports President's Challenge
Imagine a big party called the Rainforest Festival happening in Singapore!
It's celebrating the opening of a new hotel, the Mandai Rainforest Resort, which is Banyan Group's 100th hotel.
You can go to the festival to learn about nature, design, and feeling good.
While you're there, you can also buy special tickets for cool activities like going behind the scenes at the zoo or having a nice meal.
These special tickets give you a free festival pass!
Everyone who goes to the festival is helping a charity called the President's Challenge, which helps lots of people.
There will be music, crafts, and fun things for families to do, especially on the weekend.
So, it's a celebration that's also for a good cause!
Banyan Group's inaugural Rainforest Festival runs from November 27 to December 3, 2025, at the Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree.
The festival coincides with the Grand Opening of the Mandai Rainforest Resort, Banyan Group's 100th resort worldwide.
Attendees can purchase paid experiences, including behind-the-scenes tours and dining options, which include complimentary festival entry.
Festival ticket proceeds and a portion of paid experience proceeds will be donated to the President's Challenge, with matching funds from Banyan Group and the Government.
General admission tickets are S$10 on weekdays and S$15 on weekends, with discounts available on Mandai Wildlife Reserve attractions for festival-goers.
- Who
- Banyan Group and Mandai Wildlife Group
- What
- Inaugural Rainforest Festival celebrating the Grand Opening of Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree, featuring paid experiences, special offers, and supporting the President's Challenge.
- Where
- Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree, Mandai Wildlife Reserve, Singapore
- When
- November 27 to December 3, 2025
- Why
- To celebrate the opening of Banyan Group's 100th resort, promote sustainable design, biodiversity, and well-being, and raise funds for the President's Challenge.
General Admission Ticket Holders
Paid Experience Participants
Access to Festival
General Admission Ticket Holders
Pay S$10 on weekdays or S$15 on weekends for general admission to the Rainforest Festival.
Paid Experience Participants
Receive a complimentary same-day Rainforest Festival ticket when booking a paid experience. Paid experience participants also receive free festival admission.
Discounts on Attractions
General Admission Ticket Holders
Enjoy a 30% discount on admission tickets to Rainforest Wild Asia, Bird Paradise, and Curiosity Cove, plus up to 10% off at selected dining and retail outlets.
Paid Experience Participants
Receive a complimentary same-day festival ticket; discounts on attractions and retail are also available.
Key facts
- Event
- Inaugural Rainforest Festival
- Dates
- November 27 - December 3, 2025
- Venue
- Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree, Singapore
- Weekday Ticket Price
- S$10
- Weekend Ticket Price
- S$15
- Beneficiary
- President's Challenge
- Grand Opening
- Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree
Quotes
Banyan Group
An independent, global hospitality company with purpose, owning 90 hotels and resorts, over 140 spas and galleries, and 20 plus branded residences in over 20 countries.
“All festival ticket proceeds will be donated to the President’s Challenge and matched dollar-for-dollar by Banyan Group, with an additional 20 per cent of proceeds from the paid experiences donated by Mandai Wildlife Group and the resort, and a further dollar-for-dollar match from the Government under the SG60 Matching Grants.”
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“As part of the upcoming Rainforest Festival running from 27 November to 3 December 2025, festival-goers will have access to a series of curated paid experiences and special offers at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, Singapore’s wildlife and nature destination.”
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Mandai Wildlife Group
The steward of the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, a unique wildlife and nature destination in Singapore.
“Mandai Wildlife Group advocates for biodiversity, contributes to leading wildlife research, develops innovative solutions to promote living sustainably, and collaborates with conservation partners in Singapore and Southeast Asia.”
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“Mandai Wildlife Group is dedicated to caring for the planet and protecting animals and nature.”
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Wolfgang Violin Studio
Performers at the Rainforest Festival on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
“Wolfgang Violin Studio (11am), Joie Tan (1pm), Jack & Rai (2.30pm), Heart Songs by Gabrielle Mendoza (4.15pm), and MICappella (5.30pm)”
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Beans & Beats
Performer at the Rainforest Festival on Sunday, November 30, 2025.
“Beans&Beats (12pm – 4pm)”
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Charmaine Lin
Group Communications Director, Banyan Group.
“[email protected]”
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Shi Ning Ng
Group Communications Manager, Banyan Group.
“[email protected]”
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