Parents, take note because your next weekend adventure is about to get really exciting.
Opening on 21 November 2025 at Mandai Wildlife East, Curiosity Cove is set to become Singapore’s largest indoor nature-inspired playscape, offering a vibrant, multi-sensory world where kids can explore, climb, crawl and imagine freely.
At 4,600 square metres, this fully air-conditioned attraction is thoughtfully designed for children aged 3 to 12, making it the perfect all-weather outing for families.
Beyond just a kids playground, Curiosity Cove is conceptualised as a beautifully imaginative world that brings real ecosystems to life with the rainforest canopy, the savannah plains, the coral reefs, and even the desert underground.
Children are encouraged to take the lead in their exploration, with hands-on play and interactive digital elements that respond to movement, touch, sound, and curiosity. Whether your child loves climbing, storytelling, art, or role-play, there is something here to spark wonder and delight.
Best of all, the play experience is guided not by instructions, but by instinct just like in nature.
1. Where Water Brings Life
The journey begins in the Wetlands, a flowing “river path” that meanders through the entire playscape. Here, children learn how water sustains both plants and animals in different habitats.
Highlights include:
- Exploring coral reef nooks to find hidden marine creatures
- Following animal footprints along the water’s edge
- Engaging in gentle, sensory play that shows how life thrives around rivers and shores
It is a calming yet rich environment that invites kids to slow down and notice the small wonders in nature.
2. Into the Heart of the Rainforest
Stepping into the Forestlands feels like entering a lush Southeast Asian jungle. Towering greens, animal call sounds and flickers of hidden wildlife set the tone for adventure.
Key features to look out for:
- Orangutan Sleeping Platform — A towering tree-bed climbing structure where children get to perch just like real orangutans
- Singing Tree — Shake hanging vines to trigger animal calls and rainforest soundscapes
- Microscopic Canopy Interactive — Children become “magnifying glasses,” revealing the teeny-tiny creatures hidden in leaves, branches, and soil
There is also a dedicated toddler play corner and one of two Calm Zones here offering a quiet retreat for little ones needing a sensory pause.
3. Life on the Savannah
Bright, open and full of movement, the Grasslands invite children to explore the roles of predator and prey, and the careful balance that keeps wildlife thriving.
Highlights include:
- Watering Hole Interactive — Kids crouch to “drink” and watch themselves transform into animals on an animated surface
- Nature’s Theatre Cave — A playful peek-a-boo performance space where animals appear, disappear and surprise
This zone encourages active play, awareness of surroundings and imaginative storytelling as children pretend to be lions, zebras, ostriches, hyenas, and everything in between.
A second Calm Zone is located here to help children reset before continuing their adventure.
Surviving the Desert
The Drylands reveal how life continues even in harsh conditions. Children explore the mysteries beneath dunes and hidden tunnels.
Highlights include:
- Giant Snake Belly — A fun, winding crawl-through experience inspired by the horned viper, full of texture, curves and giggles
- Underground Galleries — Shine a light across sands to reveal the secret architecture of burrows and nocturnal creatures
- Clap-to-Echo Bat Cave — Where sound becomes your guide through the dark
This zone encourages courage, sensory exploration and imaginative roleplay.
Families can also join Ranger Buddies, Mandai’s signature edutainment programme that encourages children to take positive action for nature. Optional add-ons include interactive storytelling sessions, early play access and beautifully themed birthday celebrations.
Timed-entry tickets start at $48 for one child, with one accompanying adult included for free. Families can also opt for bundle packages or memberships that include visits to the other wildlife parks, great for repeat explorers.
For families raising explorers, dreamers, and mini wildlife lovers, this is going to be your new favourite place to bring your little ones!
