The Mandai Wildlife Reserve offers an immersive and educational experience for families and nature enthusiasts. Located at 80 Mandai Lake Road, this expansive reserve is home to renowned attractions like the Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, River Wonders, and Bird Paradise. Some of the biggest highlights for visitors is the upcoming free 3.3km Mandai Wildlife Bridge boardwalk and the soon to be opened Banyan Tree Resort.
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Free admission to a 3.3km boardwalk
A 3.3km-long boardwalk will skirt the perimeter of River Wonders and Singapore Zoo, offering visitors unobstructed views of the Upper Seletar Reservoir. Families will find this boardwalk (target opening later in 2024) an excellent opportunity for children to connect with nature. The path is stroller-friendly, ensuring ease for parents with young children. For an enjoyable visit, pack plenty of water, sunscreen, and insect repellent. Comfortable walking shoes are a must, and binoculars can enhance wildlife spotting. Early morning visits are ideal to avoid the midday heat and catch more active wildlife.
Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree
One of the most exciting new additions to the reserve is the Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree, set to open in the first half of 2025. This eco-friendly resort promises a full immersion in nature, offering 338 rooms, including standard and family options, within a four-storey building nestled in the forest. Guests can enjoy a sustainability-focused restaurant, a state-of-the-art gym, a rooftop swimming pool, a ballroom, and meeting rooms.
For a unique experience, the resort will feature 24 treehouses with stunning views of the surrounding forest and reservoir. The Mandai Rainforest Resort also offers sensory journeys through local art and design, as well as holistic spa treatments at the Wellness Centre, ensuring a serene and rejuvenating stay for all visitors.
Rainforest Wild: abseiling and forest treks
The upcoming Rainforest Wild, the first of its kind in Asia, will integrate a variety of adventurous activities, featuring the some of the most exciting outdoor and nature activities including forest treks over streams and fallen logs, climbing opportunities, and abseiling.
The park's winding paths are designed to offer an expedition-like experience, allowing visitors to spot wildlife such as the Malayan tiger and François’ langur from a unique perspective. Adding to the adventure, a 220-meter-tall cavern filled with stalactites and stalagmites, inspired by the limestone Mulu Caves in Sarawak, will create an immersive, out-of-Singapore experience.
Visit the new Bird Paradise (opened in 2023)
Now if you can hardly wait for all these new additions, there is of course the Bird Paradise amongst one of the park's favourites since its launch in 2023. As soon as you step into this new bird park, you'll be greeted by a beautiful 10-metre tall waterfall that was designed after the Madakaripura waterfall in Indonesia, in honour of the tropical rainforests in the region! Take the scenic path to the top of the waterfall beneath the curtain of flowing water where you can enjoy the cool mist before reaching the upper deck which houses the playgrounds and F&B options.
Once you’re in, you can see a variety of the most endangered species in the world, including Black-winged Mynas and Straw-headed Bulbuls! Not only that but you can also watch the biggest population of hornbills under human care in the world, many of which are flying freely in some of the eight huge walk-through aviaries that are designed after various habitats from around the world.
For those who love watching those thrilling bird shows, there will be two new bird performances - Predators on Wings and Wings of the World - that will take flight at Sky Amphitheatre. The performances will follow a new format and content while also keeping some of the most beloved components from the prior Kings of the Skies and High Flyers events at Jurong Bird Park! How exciting is that?!
If you're visiting with kids, make sure to stop by Mandai Wildlife West's two anchor play areas which were modeled after the Sunda Pangolin, a native Singapore species! Your kids can explore The Pangolin Adventure and Pangolin Hideout where they can imitate the mammal's behaviour by climbing, sliding, and burrowing around the play area.
For those who can’t wait to see the new Bird Paradise, tickets range from $49 for adults, $34 for children (ages 3 to 12), and $20 for seniors for single-park admission! You can book your tickets here. Do note that Complimentary in-park shuttle service is included in all admission tickets and Local Residents get to enjoy additional savings of up to 20% with WildPass!
Halal food options within the Park
After a long yet exciting day, you may be feeling hungry. Well, you’ll be glad to know that there are halal and Muslim-friendly food options in Bird Paradise too! If you're craving some authentic South Indian cuisine, you should check out Pavilion Banana Leaf! From Fish Head Curry to Lamb Shank Biryani, you'll be spoiled for choice.
Prefer to sink your teeth into some fried chicken? Opt for A&W! Other halal eateries include Coffee House by Old Chang Kee and Birds of Paradise which serves Muslim-friendly gelato that's perfect to beat the heat.
With so many exciting things to look forward to, you’re bound to have a memorable and enjoyable time at The Mandai Wildlife Reserve!
Address: 20 Mandai Lake Road, 729825