S'pore's largest indoor nature-inspired playscape opening at Mandai Wildlife Reserve on Nov. 21, S$48 per kid

Curiosity Cove, Singapore's largest indoor nature-inspired playscape, officially opens on Nov. 21 at Mandai Wildlife East, offering children aged three to 12 an imaginative space where play and learning intertwine.

The 4,600 sqm playscape, has interactive nature-themed zones that combine physical activity, sensory exploration and digital engagement.

"Curiosity Cove is designed to ignite children's natural curiosity and offer them an engaging introduction to nature in a way that excites and inspires," said Bennett Neo, Group CEO of Mandai Wildlife Group.

With immersive sounds, lights, and interactive "phygital" (physical and digital) play features, each area encourages exploration at a child's own pace.

Four interactive zones

Highlights of Curiosity Cove include:

• A six-metre-tall orangutan tree-bed climbing platform
• A 27-metre-long giant snake belly with a net-maze tunnel
• A musical “singing tree” that responds to movements
• Two Calm Zones for children to unwind, equipped with sensory kits for additional comfort

There are also four interactive zones inspired by real-world ecosystems.

Wetlands

At this zone, children will learn how water sustains all living things.

Reef Retreat, an interactive areas at the Wetlands, will give children the opportunity to feel their way through coral structures, peek under rocks, and discover the hidden world of coral reef inhabitants.

Forestlands

In the Forestlands, children can step into the lush Southeast Asian rainforest, where they can explore different habitats from the forest floor to the canopy.

At the Orangutan Sleeping Platform, they can climb into leafy "nests", just like orangutans do when they build their treetop "beds".

Grasslands

In the Grasslands, children can encounter the dynamics of the savannah, from predator-prey relationships to camouflage tactics.

At the Watering Hole, children will crouch to "drink" like wildlife, spotting their animal reflections on the surface while navigating rocks and logs to avoid a lurking alligator.

Drylands

The Drylands showcase the adaptations of fauna and flora that allow them to thrive in harsh desert conditions.

Children can crawl through the winding Giant Snake Belly, inspired by the horned viper, or test their senses in the Bat Cave, where echoes and sound guide the way through darkness.

Ranger buddies

Families can also look forward to additional activities at Curiosity Cove with Ranger Buddies, Mandai's edutainment programme that empowers children to become responsible global citizens through fun and meaningful activities.

Add-on experiences include interactive storytelling, dance sessions, and curated birthday parties.

Visitor information

Curiosity Cove will open to visitors on Nov. 21 and admission is by allocated timeslots, mainly in two-hour blocks, between 10am and 6:30pm.

Tickets are priced at S$48 for one child (aged three to 12), with complimentary entry for one accompanying adult (aged 21 and above).

Extended playtime can be added with top-up options.

More details can be found online.

Opening Hours: 10am to 6:30pm

Location: Mandai Wildlife Reserve

Top photos via Mandai Wildlife Group