Mandai Wildlife Reserve is set to unveil a range of new attractions in its eastern cluster in the second half of 2025, offering visitors fresh ways to explore and engage with nature. As per an official news release, key highlights include Colugo Camp, a new overnight stay experience designed to immerse visitors in the natural surroundings, and Dining Alley, a curated food street featuring a mix of homegrown brands and international cuisines.
The expansion will also introduce Green Canvas, a venue for meetings and exhibitions, along with two indoor, nature-themed attractions — Exploria and Curiosity Cove — aimed at providing interactive and educational experiences for all ages.
Apart from that, Mandai Wildlife Group, in collaboration with NTUC First Campus, will launch ZooSchool this June — a new nature-based education initiative for children aged preschool to 12 years old. Set within the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, ZooSchool aims to provide immersive, wildlife-themed learning experiences that combine early childhood development with outdoor exploration.
Drawing on NTUC First Campus’ expertise in early education and outdoor learning, the programmes are designed to foster a sense of adventure and curiosity in children through hands-on activities across the Reserve’s parks. Participants will engage in nature-inspired lessons that include acquiring basic survival skills such as first aid, knot tying, and navigation, while exploring and interacting with the natural environment.
ZooSchool launches with 3-day holiday programmes for the June holidays, allowing young explorers to enjoy curated outings in Singapore Zoo and Bird Paradise. Additional programmes, including those tailored for preschools, will be introduced in the coming months.
Bookings can be made at https://zooschool.mandai.com
Mike Barclay, Group CEO, Mandai Wildlife Group said, “We kicked off the year with the opening of the Mandai Boardwalk, which has attracted over 200,000 visitors in just four months. We now look forward to adding more exciting features to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve in the months ahead, including a dedicated education facility for children, dedicated campsite with immersive tours, engaging event spaces and vibrant new dining options.”
As part of the ongoing development at Mandai Wildlife East, the Colugo Camp will open in the third quarter of the year. Available for year-round bookings, the permanent site features 20 safari tents with stunning views, supported by communal dining and shower facilities.
Each tent accommodates up to four people for an all-inclusive camping experience which includes meals and guided explorations within the wildlife parks. Colugo Camp will continue to be complemented by seasonal glamping favourites – Glamping in the Wild at the Singapore Zoo and Glamping with the Penguins at Bird Paradise.
All camping experiences include curated programmes to ensure that every stay will be both fun and educational. Registrations can be made at www.mandai.com/colugocamp.
Corporate events
Mandai Wildlife Reserve is expanding its offerings for corporate events with the launch of Green Canvas, a new forest-themed venue located next to the recently opened Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree. Spanning 2,800 square meters, Green Canvas is designed to host a wide range of business functions in a unique nature-inspired setting.
The venue features a 1,420-square-meter Exhibition Hall that can accommodate over 500 guests, making it ideal for exhibitions, trade shows, product launches, and large-scale gatherings. It also includes a 187-seat auditorium and several adaptable meeting rooms suited for smaller presentations and discussions. With its proximity to nature and comprehensive event facilities, Green Canvas is positioned as a distinctive destination for multi-day conferences and corporate retreats.
More information is available at www.greencanvas.com.sg.
Food and dining
In addition to these exciting offerings, Mandai Wildlife East will soon host a cluster of new restaurants operated by renown brands at the Dining Alley.
Opening progressively from May 2025, they will include New York’s iconic wood-fired pizza Roberta’s Pizza, Japan’s Sushiro with its first Digiro concept (a virtual conveyor belt) in Singapore and Watami Group’s unique Dining and Bar concept.
Joining them are award-winning homegrown brands – Song Fa Bak Kut Teh, Xiang Xiang Hunan Cuisine, and many more. Some of the restaurants benefit from attractive views across the new wetland courtyard public space.
In addition, The Courtyard is a new restaurant that will open in the evenings from today (8 May) and offer Asian and Indian buffets. It will also progressively offer all-day dining, with its ࠬa carte menu in the coming months.
