New indoor multimedia attraction, Exploria, to open at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve in March 2026

Exploria welcomes visitors of all ages, with a focus on engaging teenagers and young adults. The multi-sensory attraction shows how life survives and adapts across Earth’s ecosystems using real-world footage and science-led storytelling. Visitors can walk among towering dinosaurs, experience the power of a monsoon storm, and peer into microbial worlds under magnified projections. Interactive elements and layered engagements allow visitors to explore at their own pace, deepening their understanding of how ecosystems function, how species adapt and how human choices can influence the balance of life on the planet.

Bennett Neo, Group CEO, Mandai Wildlife Group, said, “With Exploria, we are opening a new dimension of nature at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve. Visitors step into immersive worlds where hidden systems of life come alive, from the tiniest insects to the forest canopy above. Through science-guided storytelling and interactive exploration, they witness the delicate balance of ecosystems and experience how everything in nature is connected. Exploria is a bold addition to our wildlife and nature destination, inviting everyone to explore, learn and connect with the natural world in ways they’ve never imagined.”

Visitors begin their journey at Our Interconnected World, the central hub of Exploria, before venturing into five immersive worlds. At the heart of the hub is the Biopool, anchored by a four-metre LED globe that gently pulses like a living heartbeat, symbolising the interconnectedness of humans and nature. As visitors explore, every action sends visible pulses of light to the globe, which responds in real-time to the collective participation. This interaction expresses Exploria’s central idea that small individual actions combine to create meaningful change. The globe also comes alive during The Planet Awakens, Exploria’s signature light and sound show, igniting the space with synchronised projections, dynamic colours and rhythms that capture the energy and diversity of the five worlds that await.

Each world offers its own unique exploration and surprises. To enhance the experience, a Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) wristband adds a personalised, interactive element. Visitors can create a digital avatar, activate interactive installations and earn species badges as they engage with the responsive media features. A live scoreboard in Exploria’s exit tunnel tracks each visitor’s progress. Each guest’s profile remains active for a year, encouraging friendly competition and repeat visits as they continue to collect badges and build their achievements over time. The experience also encourages close attention to the surroundings through Hidden Gems — subtle surprises embedded within the physical environment by scanning RFID wristbands at specific spots. Additionally, each world features Memory Hooks — unique photo stations that can be unlocked for guests to capture memorable moments from new perspectives.

In Realm of the Giants, visitors step into a world where prehistoric life towers overhead. Monumental installations and augmented reality (AR) windows bring ancient landscapes to life, placing guests face-to-face with Mesozoic dinosaurs and colossal sea creatures that once ruled the Earth. A centrepiece of this zone is The Giants Show – an eight-minute, 360-degree standing theatre experience that surrounds visitors in visuals, light, sound and motion, sweeping them through 500 million years of life on Earth, from the rise of the earliest giants across land, sea and sky, to their dramatic extinction.

Micro Worlds shifts attention to life at vastly different scales. Interactive glass orbs and projection domes magnify hidden microbial and invertebrate ecosystems usually hidden from the naked eye. Guests peer into the unseen worlds of plankton, insect colonies, fungi and bacteria, discovering how these tiny yet crucial organisms quietly sustain life on Earth.

At Bitdeer AI Extreme Frontiers, visitors are transported to some of the planet’s most challenging environments through virtual expeditions and simulator rooms. From polar bears navigating melting Arctic ice to Namaqua chameleons thermoregulating in arid deserts and demoiselle cranes migrating at high altitudes, the experience offers a visceral glimpse into habitats few humans will ever encounter firsthand.

Infinite Wonderland celebrates the extraordinary biodiversity of rainforests and coral reefs through richly layered multi-sensory details. Wildlife emerges from dense foliage and vibrant reefscapes, revealing species that often remain concealed in these complex ecosystems. World of Darkness uncovers the secrets of life without light in caves and the deep ocean, highlighting the remarkable adaptations of species such as the bioluminescent vampire squids, eyeless yeti crabs and blind cave fish.

Along the journey, visitors may also encounter unexpected Disruptive Moments – a powerful narrative interlude that spotlights conservation messages and invites them to pledge their commitment to protect nature and wildlife. Together, the five worlds form a journey through Earth’s hidden natural systems, encouraging visitors to marvel at life’s diversity and reflect on their role in the interconnected web that sustains our planet.

Exploria will open to visitors on 3 March 2026, with operating hours from 11:00am to 8:00pm on weekdays and until 9:00pm on weekends and public holidays. Standard admission is priced at S$38 for adults and S$28 for children and students. Local residents can sign up for a complimentary WildPass digital membership to enjoy discounted admission at S$34.20 for adults, S$25.20 for children and students, and S$20 for seniors. Local residents with a WildPass digital membership enjoy discounted admission at S$34.20 for adults, S$25.20 for children and students, and S$20 for seniors.

To mark the opening, visitors can enjoy limited-time bundles valid until 31 May. These bundles include admission paired with an Exploria-themed collectible blind box, created in collaboration with Singapore-based toy designer Mighty Jaxx. Guests can also sign up for the Friends of Mandai Ultimate membership, which offers unlimited access to all wildlife parks and attractions at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, including Curiosity Cove and Exploria.

Beyond Exploria, visitors can enjoy other nature-themed experiences, accommodation, vibrant public spaces and a variety of retail and dining options at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve. For more information on Exploria and the amenities nearby, please refer to the factsheet.