Registrations open for Asia's first ZooSchool at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve as the lineup of experiences gets wilder with a new Colugo Camp and Dining Alley

In addition, ZooSchool, a partnership between Mandai Wildlife Group and NTUC First Campus, is set to open in June. Tapping on NTUC First Campus’ early childhood development and outdoor learning expertise, ZooSchool will offer immersive nature-inspired wildlife education programmes across the wildlife parks at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve for children from preschool to 12 years old. The programmes are designed to tap into the children’s sense of adventure and motivation for outdoor play and physical exploration. They will acquire essential survival skills such as basic first aid, knot tying and navigation — all while having fun and discovering the wonders of nature.

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. The public can register their interest and receive updates at www.mandai.com/colugocamp

For those seeking a unique venue for corporate gatherings, Green Canvas, adjacent to the newly opened Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree, is a versatile forest-themed event space spanning 2,800sqm. Its 1,420sqm Exhibition Hall is ideal for traveling exhibitions, trade shows, product launches and more, accommodating more than 500 guests in various event configurations. The venue also features a 187-seater auditorium and flexible meeting rooms for smaller discussions and presentations, making it the perfect place for hosting multi-day conferences in a distinctive wildlife and nature destination. Interested parties can visit www.greencanvas.com.sg

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 à la carte menu in the coming months.

Visitors to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve can savour a diverse range of experiences set in nature — leisurely strolls, fun-filled day trips and rejuvenating stay-overs — to boost personal and family wellness. Find out more about the lesser-known facts of the publicly accessible spaces around the Mandai Wildlife Reserve in the ANNEX.

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The Mandai Wildlife Reserve is a unique wildlife and nature destination for all to enjoy. Outside of the ticketed parks, visitors can take a closer look and enjoy these little-known wonders in these freely accessible green spaces, escape from the urban jungle and uplift your spirits in nature.