United Buddy Bears at Gardens by the Bay

Set against the backdrop of the Supertrees, this iconic exhibition that originated in Berlin in 2002 brings together 150 life-sized Buddy Bears to Singapore for the first time. 145 bears each represent a different country and have been painted by an artist of that nation, and five special bears complete the ensemble. Standing hand in hand in two large circles, the Buddy Bears send a heartwarming message of tolerance, international understanding, and a vision of a peaceful world.

Commemorating 60 years of diplomatic relations between Singapore and Germany and supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Germany in Singapore, United Buddy Bears is for one and all. Come discover the world – one bear at a time!

United Buddy Bear at Gardens by the Bay
Date & Time

Fri, 15 Aug - Sun, 12 Oct 2025

9.00am - 9.00pm

 

Admission

Admission is free

Location

Supertree Grove Lawn 


Stand a Chance to Win a Mini
United Buddy Bears Figurine

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United Buddy Bears World Tour Instagram Photo Challenge

Take a world tour without leaving Singapore! Visit the United Buddy Bears at Gardens by the Bay, snap creative photos with 3 different country bears, and share your journey in an Instagram carousel. Tag @gardensbythebay and use these hashtags in your post: #gardensbythebay #UnitedBuddyBears #BearWorldTourSG #growingtogether

15 Aug - 31 Aug 2025

  1. The contest is open to Singapore Residents only. Singapore resident refers to Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, as well as those living in Singapore, including Employment Pass, Work Permit and Dependent Pass holders. 
  2. To quality as a valid entry:
    1. All entries are to be submitted between 15 August and 31 August 2025, 2359 hours SGT.
    2. All participating entries must include the hashtags #gardensbythebay #UnitedBuddyBears #BearWorldTourSG #growingtogether.
    3. The Instagram account must be public to be viewable by Gardens by the Bay.
  3. The entries will be judged based on the Instagram post submitted and best entry will be selected, and six winners will each receive a Mini United Buddy Bears Figurine (worth $25).
  4. Winners will be notified via private message on Instagram on the week of 8 September 2025. Should there be no response from the winners within 2 working days, the prize will be given to the next best entry.
  5. Employees of Gardens by the Bay and partners of United Buddy Bears are not eligible to enter the contest.
  6. The judges' decision is final, and no correspondence will be entertained.
  7. Gardens by the Bay will not be responsible for entries not received for any reason. 
  8. Winners will be notified via private message on Instagram. Should there be no response from the winners within 2 working days, the prize will be given to the next best entry.
  9. Gardens by the Bay reserves the right to change any terms of the contest without prior notice and to substitute any prize with one of similar value.
  10. By taking part in this contest, you understand and accept without condition that Gardens by the Bay may elect to use your personal information contained herein for internal marketing purposes in a manner it deems fit whilst according to your privacy or confidentiality with the highest priority.
  11. By taking part in this contest, you consent to having your photo entries used for advertising, publicity and editorial purposes of you and minors for whom you are responsible. Such images will be the exclusive property of Gardens by the Bay, and you agree to the free publication and/or use in any form or media whatsoever of such images and videos, without payment or compensation. You may withdraw your consent at any moment by contacting our staff through our Websites, and we shall remove such images from our publicity materials as soon as practicable.
  12. Gardens by the Bay shall not be held liable in the event that the contest is terminated or scaled-down or otherwise modified for any reason or cause beyond the control of the company.
  13. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Instagram and/or TikTok. Except for any liability that is stated by the law, Gardens by the Bay and Facebook, Instagram and/or TikTok (including their respective officers, employees and agents) are not responsible for, and excludes all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury; or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of: (a) any technical difficulties or equipment malfunction (whether or not under the organiser's control); (b) any theft, unauthorized access of third party interference; (c) any entry that is later, lost, altered, damaged or misdirected (whether or not after their receipt by the Promoter) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter; (d) any tax liability incurred by a winner or entrant; or (e) taking of prizes.
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"Guess the Country" TikTok Challenge

Put your global knowledge to the test! Follow us @gardensbythebay on TikTok and watch out for our weekly United Buddy Bears close-ups. 

Contest period: 1 Sep – 14 Sep 2025

  1. The contest is open to Singapore Residents only. Singapore resident refers to Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, as well as those living in Singapore, including Employment Pass, Work Permit and Dependent Pass holders. 
  2. To quality as a valid entry:
    1. All entries for WEEK 1” are to be submitted between 1 September and 7 September 2025, 2359 hours SGT, and all entries for “GUESS THE COUNTRY, WEEK 2” are to be submitted between 8 September and 14 September 2025, 2359 hours SGT.
    2. All participating entries must follow @gardensbyhebay Tik Tok account.
  3. Three winners will be randomly picked each week.  Each will receive a Mini United Buddy Bears Figurine (worth $25).
  4. Winners will be notified via private message on TikTok on the week of 15 September 2025. Should there be no response from the winners within 2 working days, the prize will be given to the next best entry.
  5. Employees of Gardens by the Bay and partners of United Buddy Bears are not eligible to enter the contest.
  6. The judges' decision is final, and no correspondence will be entertained.
  7. Gardens by the Bay will not be responsible for entries not received for any reason. 
  8. Winners will be notified via private message on Instagram. Should there be no response from the winners within 2 working days, the prize will be given to the next best entry.
  9. Gardens by the Bay reserves the right to change any terms of the contest without prior notice and to substitute any prize with one of similar value.
  10. By taking part in this contest, you understand and accept without condition that Gardens by the Bay may elect to use your personal information contained herein for internal marketing purposes in a manner it deems fit whilst according to your privacy or confidentiality with the highest priority.
  11. By taking part in this contest, you consent to having your photo entries used for advertising, publicity and editorial purposes of you and minors for whom you are responsible. Such images will be the exclusive property of Gardens by the Bay, and you agree to the free publication and/or use in any form or media whatsoever of such images and videos, without payment or compensation. You may withdraw your consent at any moment by contacting our staff through our Websites, and we shall remove such images from our publicity materials as soon as practicable.
  12. Gardens by the Bay shall not be held liable in the event that the contest is terminated or scaled-down or otherwise modified for any reason or cause beyond the control of the company.
  13. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Instagram and/or TikTok. Except for any liability that is stated by the law, Gardens by the Bay and Facebook, Instagram and/or TikTok (including their respective officers, employees and agents) are not responsible for, and excludes all liability (including negligence), for any personal injury; or any loss or damage (including loss of opportunity); whether direct, indirect, special or consequential, arising in any way out of: (a) any technical difficulties or equipment malfunction (whether or not under the organiser's control); (b) any theft, unauthorized access of third party interference; (c) any entry that is later, lost, altered, damaged or misdirected (whether or not after their receipt by the Promoter) due to any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter; (d) any tax liability incurred by a winner or entrant; or (e) taking of prizes.

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