Nature and Environment

The Mandai Wildlife Reserve (MWR) is home to Singapore’s wildlife parks including the Singapore Zoo, River Wonders, Night Safari, and Bird Paradise. The MWR has worked with the National Council of Social Service (NCSS) to offer complimentary admission to beneficiaries from eligible organisations that are Social Service Agencies listed under the NCSS. For all enquiries and information on eligibility, please contact Mandai Wildlife Group at enquiry@mandai.com.

For: Social Service Agencies listed under the National Council of Social Service
Minimum Mobility Status: Seniors who are wheelchair users (ie not able to walk/minimal walking)
Language: English

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Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group

Through this initiative by the Gardens by the Bay, beneficiaries from Social Service Agencies listed under the National Council of Social Service/ Charities Portal enjoy free admission to the conservatory, guided tours, festivals and events, and educational programmes. Please refer to the link for information on eligibility. Accompanying healthcare staff/ volunteers are entitled to 50% discount on admission tickets.

Target Audience: Social Service Agencies listed under the National Council of Social Service/ Charities Portal
Minimum Mobility Status: Seniors who are wheelchair users (ie not able to walk/ minimal walking)
Language: English

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The National Parks Board’s Therapeutic Horticulture Programmes utilises nature-related activities in Therapeutic Gardens suitable for seniors and persons living with dementia. The activities include scent bag making, flower & leaf pressing, and leaf collage making designed to promote low intensity exercise, improve motor skills, stimulate memory, encourage positive social interactions, and promote mindfulness. Programme fees are waived for MCCY registered Voluntary Welfare Organisations, Non-Profit Organisations, Co-Op & IPC Organisations.

Target Audience: Community Care Organisations only
Minimum Mobility Status: Seniors who are wheelchair users (ie not able to walk/ minimal walking)
Language: English

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The basic requirements for a healthy plant are suitable light, adequate watering, sufficient aeration, good soil mixture and regular fertilising. This online resource by National Parks Board provides useful tips and gardening resources on how to care for your plants.

For: Public and Community Care Organisations
Minimum Mobility Status: Seniors who are wheelchair users (ie not able to walk/ minimal walking)
Language: English

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This guide by National Parks Board puts together the basic characteristics of therapeutic gardens and is a useful resource for the design of therapeutic landscapes in Singapore, particularly for seniors and persons living with dementia.

Target Audience: Community Care Organisations only
Minimum Mobility Status: Seniors who are wheelchair users (ie not able to walk/ minimal walking)
Language: English

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This resource by National Parks Board provides step-by-step guides to 22 nature-based activities. These activities can encourage social interactions, provide sensory stimulation and exercise, reduce stress and tension, and reward nurturing behaviour in the elderly.

Target Audience: Public (seniors only) and Community Care Organisations
Minimum Mobility Status: Seniors who are wheelchair users (ie not able to walk/ minimal walking)
Language: English

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This list of more than 60 videos by National Parks Board provides tips for DIY Gardening and other nature-based activities including flower arrangement, scent bag making, creating an aquascape tank, terrarium making, and many more.

For: Public and Community Care Organisations
Minimum Mobility Status: Seniors who are wheelchair users (ie not able to walk/ minimal walking)
Language: English

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The video playlist from National Park Board offers tip and tutorials on growing various vegetables and plants. The videos are concise and informative, providing step-by-step instructions for growing a sustainable and healthy garden.

For: Public and Community Care Organisations
Minimum Mobility Status: Seniors who are wheelchair users (ie not able to walk/ minimal walking)
Language: English

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Explore a series of tutorials, step-by- step videos, templates and guides on gardening with edible plants developed by National Parks Board.

For: Public and Community Care Organisations
Minimum Mobility Status: Seniors who are wheelchair users (ie not able to walk/ minimal walking)
Language: English

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The National Parks Board’s video playlist demonstrates simple therapeutic horticulture activities suitable for seniors. These concise tutorials provide step-by-step guidance on engaging participants through plant-based activities, from basic plant propagation to creating beautiful nature crafts. Each video is designed to help facilitators conduct meaningful and safe therapeutic horticulture activities with their seniors. For specific queries, email nparks_hortpark@nparks.gov.sg.

For: Public and Community Care Organisations
Minimum Mobility Status: Seniors who are wheelchair users (ie not able to walk/ minimal walking)
Language: English

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Watch a 4-part video series by National Parks Board that showcases Fort Canning Park as an oasis of inspiration, meditation and creativity. Take a tranquil virtual walk through the park to reset and restore the senses.

For: Public and Community Care Organisations
Minimum Mobility Status: Seniors who are bedbound
Language: English

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Photo credit: National Parks Board