Curiosity Cove at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve hosts its inaugural Halloween event this October
Running from 1 October to 1 November 2026, the event unfolds across two experiences: Boo-tiful Day, with carnival games and activities daily from 10am to 5.30pm, and Sundown on selected Friday to Sunday evenings from 6.30pm to 9.30pm, when Curiosity Cove takes on a spooky after-dark twist with a trail activity and live performances. Families are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween best at Sundown, with a chance to be crowned Best Dressed.
At Boo-tiful Day, young Ranger Buddies can take on carnival challenges, helping to topple a mischief-conjured pumpkin wall, or teaming up to blast a horde of mischievous pumpkins. Those who love to get creative can make their own neon glow painting or glowing night lamp to take home as a Halloween keepsake. Sweeten the visit by picking up a candy bag and then tracking down the roving crew around Curiosity Cove for trick-or-treating.
As Sundown begins, The Mischief grows stronger. Curiosity Cove transforms into the setting for The Mischief Within Trail, an after-dark adventure through the playscape. In groups, Ranger Buddies must track down a mysterious presence by rallying a hoverball towards the finish point to reveal the next clue, counting watchful eyes glowing in the dark, piecing a reef creature back together at Reef Retreat, and navigating a maze to crack the final code to seal The Mischief away for good. The night builds up to a mesmerising bubble performance by CJ Bubbles, and closes with a victory parade, where best-dressed awards are presented to one child winner and one family winner each night.
The night’s adventure does not have to end when The Mischief is sealed away. The Play & Stay bundle combines Curiosity Cove Sundown admission with a tent stay at Reservoir Retreat for 2 to 4 guests, giving families the option to extend their Halloween adventure into an overnight getaway.
Guests can also enjoy special Halloween-themed bites at the Ranger Buddies Café and daily at Owa Bistro during the event period.
Event tickets are on sale now, with special rates for Friends of Mandai, WildPass holders and corporate groups, and a 25 per cent discount for Ranger Buddies members. Boo-tiful Day activities are included with regular Curiosity Cove admission. Sundown requires a separate admission ticket. Guests with existing Curiosity Cove day-admission tickets can extend their visit into the Sundown session for an additional $25. Tickets can be purchased online or on-site at Curiosity Cove.
For more information on The Mischief Within, visit www.mandai.com/halloween.
Piece together clues to restore the Sea Jelly or Octopus during Reef Rescue, a challenge at The Mischief Within Trail.
Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
Young Ranger Buddies aim at a horde of pumpkin targets during Pumpkin Blast, one of the carnival challengesat Boo-tiful Day.
Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
Pick up a Quest Card and collect stamps during the event. Just two stamps are needed to redeem anexclusive Halloween Badge.
Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
KEY ACTIVITIES & PROMOTIONS AT A GLANCE: THE MISCHIEF WITHIN (1 OCT – 1 NOV 2026)
For more information on the activities, please visit: www.mandai.com/halloween
*Boo-tiful Day activities are included with regular Curiosity Cove admission; pricing below is for Sundown admission only. Guests with existing tickets for Curiosity Cove day admission sessions can extend their visit into the Sundown session for an additional $25.
Pricing for Sundown programme |
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Public Each ticket admits 1 adult + 1 child, with add-on rates for additional adults and children. |
Dates: 2 & 3, 9 & 10, 16–18, 23–25, 30 & 31 Oct, and 1 Nov 2026 Time: 6.30pm – 9.30pm (last entry 8.30pm) Sat (Peak): $50 for 1 adult + 1 Child; $15 per additional adult; $25 per additional child Fri & Sun (Non-peak): $40 for 1 adult + 1 Child; $15 per additional adult; $25 per additional child |
Friends of Mandai Special Friends of Mandai rates, applicable all days.
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Fri-Sun: $25 for 1 adult + 1 Child; $10 per additional adult; $15 per additional child |
WildPass 10-15% off for WildPass holders. |
Sat (Peak): $47 for 1 adult + 1 Child; $13.50 per additional adult; $22.50 per additional child Fri & Sun (Non-peak): $36 for 1 adult + 1 Child; $13.50 per additional adult; $22.50 per additional child |
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Boo-tiful Day programme |
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Boo-tiful Carnival – Station #1: Mischief Knockdown The Mischief has magically caused pumpkins to form a wall. Guests must try to knock down all the pumpkins in three tries. Successful completion earns 1 stamp on the Quest Card. |
Date: 1 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
Time: 10.00am – 5.30pm, daily and 6:30pm – 9:30pm, during Halloween Sundown sessions
Venue: L1M, Curiosity Cove
Price: Included with Curiosity Cove admission
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Boo-tiful Carnival – Station #2: Pumpkin Blast A horde of mischievous pumpkins has gathered outside Curiosity Cove. Team up in groups of up to 2 and use a Mischief Blaster to blast all 10 pumpkins. Successful completion earns 1 stamp on the Quest Card. |
Date: 1 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
Time: 10.00am – 5.30pm, daily and 6:30pm – 9:30pm, during Halloween Sundown sessions
Venue: L1M, Curiosity Cove
Price: Included with Curiosity Cove admission
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Crafty Cauldron Choose between creating a Neon Glow Painting or a Glow Night Lamp. Includes craft kits with materials provided. Purchase of a craft earns 1 stamp on the Quest Card.
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Date: 1 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
Time: 10.00am – 5.30pm, daily and 6:30pm – 9:30pm, during Halloween Sundown sessions
Venue: L1M, Tinker Corner, Curiosity Cove
Price: $6 per craft, or 3 for $15
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Trick or Treat Purchase a candy bag pre-filled with candies and chocolates, and approach the Ranger Buddies Crew around Curiosity Cove to collect more treats. |
Date: 1 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
Time: 10.00am – 5.30pm, daily and 6:30pm – 9:30pm, during Halloween Sundown sessions
Venue: Around Curiosity Cove
Price: $6 per candy bag
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Sundown programming (selected dates only) |
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The Mischief Within Trail A 4-challenge trail across Curiosity Cove, contributing a total of 4 stamps to the Quest Card: ● Midnight Dash (2 groups of 4) take turns to send a hoverball towards the finish point in a rally-style challenge to uncover a clue for the next challenge location
● Whooo's There? – venture through the maze into the Snake's Belly, count the pairs of glowing eyes and report to the Ranger Buddies Crew for the next clue
● Reef Rescue (groups of 2) – collect jigsaw pieces from the Reef Bed to restore the Sea Jelly or Octopus and reveal the next clue
● The Secret Burrow + What Lies Within (finale) – locate all 4 hidden animal stations in the maze to identify each animal and its corresponding number, then decode the lock at the final location to seal away The Mischief for good. Guests also receive a certificate on completion of all 4 challenges. |
Dates: 2 & 3, 9 & 10, 16–18, 23–25, 30 & 31 Oct, and 1 Nov 2026
Time: 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Venue: Curiosity Cove
Price: Included with event admission |
The Mischief Live! The Mischief comes alive with a dazzling bubble show filled with floating, glowing surprises, performed by CJ Bubbles. |
Date: 2 & 3, 9 & 10, 16–18, 23–25, 30 & 31 Oct, and 1 Nov 2026
Time: 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Venue: Curiosity Cove
Price: Included with event admission
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Victory Parade Celebrate the victory with The Mischief sealed away. The parade includes the Best Dressed Awards, with 1 child winner and 1 family winner presented per Sundown event day. |
Date: 2 & 3, 9 & 10, 16–18, 23–25, 30 & 31 Oct, and 1 Nov 2026
Time: 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Venue: Curiosity Cove
Price: Included with event admission
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Halloween-themed treats Specially designed Halloween bites available at the Ranger Buddies Café and Owa Bistro. |
Date: 1 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
Ranger Buddies Café Time: Weekends only, and during Halloween Sundown sessions (selected Friday – Sunday evenings)
Venue: L1M, Curiosity Cove
Owa Bistro Time: Daily
Venue: Singapore Zoo entrance |
Play & Stay Bundle Guests can unwind right after an evening of mischief at the Sundown experience, with an overnight tent stay at Reservoir Retreat for 2 to 4 guests. |
Dates: 2 & 3, 9 & 10, 16–18, 23–25, 30 & 31 Oct, and 1 Nov 2026 Venue: Reservoir Retreat; Curiosity Cove Price: From $229 onwards |
