Curiosity Cove Mandai: New Destination For Family Fun In Nature

If your little ones light up at the thought of treehouses, animal footprints, and jungle adventures — but you dread the unpredictability of Singapore’s weather — there is good news on the horizon. Curiosity Cove, a fully indoor, nature-inspired playscape built for children aged three to 12, is opening at Mandai Wildlife Reserve this 21 November 2025. Spanning a massive 4,600sqm in Mandai Wildlife East, it is set to become the largest of its kind in Singapore — and possibly the most imaginative.

Designed for Exploration, Not Just Play

Unlike traditional playgrounds, Curiosity Cove was designed with a clear mission: to spark a love for wildlife and nature through immersive, child-led discovery. The concept reimagines nature education as multi-sensory play — where touch, movement, light and sound become tools for learning and curiosity-building. There are over 30 interactive touchpoints, all created to support cognitive, social, motor, and sensory development.

“At Curiosity Cove, imagination takes flight, empathy for nature grows and a lifelong passion for wildlife begins,” says Bennett Neo, Group CEO of Mandai Wildlife Group. “This is a space where kids can lead their own adventures, guided by play and wonder.”

Four Nature Zones, Endless Adventures

Curiosity Cove is divided into four vibrant zones, each inspired by a different global ecosystem. Together, they offer a cross-continental journey of animal habitats and adaptations — without ever leaving the air-conditioned space.

• Wetlands: Children follow riverbanks, explore coral reefs, and trace animal footprints to understand how water connects life across land and sea.
• Forestlands: Inspired by Southeast Asia’s rainforests, this zone includes an Orangutan Sleeping Platform that children can climb, with tree-level and forest-floor exploration at varying heights to suit all ages.
• Grasslands: Kids experience predator-prey dynamics, camouflage games, and social wildlife behaviours in a savannah-like setting, complete with tall grasses and immersive digital panoramas.
• Drylands: The desert zone invites kids to crawl through a snake’s belly, learn about animal survival strategies in harsh conditions, and interact with dramatic visuals and textures that bring arid landscapes to life.

Learning Through Movement and Imagination

What makes Curiosity Cove so unique is how it blends physical play with digital imagination — a concept often referred to as “phygital”. Interactive features allow kids to shape their experiences in real-time. At the Microscopic Canopy in Forestlands, for instance, stepping on a water bubble zooms in on rainforest creatures projected in motion. In the Grasslands’ Watering Hole, children “become” animals through motion-tracked visuals — a creative blend of science, play, and storytelling.

Rather than passive exhibits or guided tours, every element of Curiosity Cove encourages kids to discover, connect, and care — on their own terms.

Indoor Comfort, Outdoor Spirit

As the newest addition to the broader Mandai Wildlife Reserve, Curiosity Cove complements the open-air parks by offering an all-weather alternative. Whether it is pouring rain or blazing sunshine, families can now count on a full-day adventure where comfort and education go hand in hand. Parents get peace of mind, while children dive headfirst into playful learning — no umbrellas required.

Adding to the educational richness is the presence of Ranger Buddies, Mandai’s signature edutainment programme that nurtures eco-awareness through interactive role play. From energetic dance sessions to curated birthday parties and early entry storytelling sessions, Ranger Buddies offers options to customise your child’s experience — especially for return visits and themed celebrations.

This helps reinforce values like resilience, respect, and care for the planet — in ways that children remember long after the day is over.

Opening Details and Ticket Info

Opening Date: 21 November 2025
Location: Mandai Wildlife East, Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Opening Hours: 10.00am to 6.30pm daily (admission by 2-hour timeslots)

Ticket Price: $48 per child (aged 3–12), includes free admission for one accompanying adult
Top-up available for extended play

Bundle Options:

• All-access Play Date: From $128 for 3–6 visits
• WildPass Destination Pass: From $68 for Curiosity Cove + 2 wildlife parks (30-day access)
• Friends of Mandai Starter: $365/year for 2 adults + 1 child (promo price until 31 Jan 2026)

Book here: www.mandai.com/curiositycove

Bring your little ones this November — and watch curiosity take root.