Curiosity Cove - Singapore's Largest Indoor Nature-Inspired Playscape

Let your child climb like an orangutan and slither like a snake at Curiosity Cove, Singapore’s massive new 4,600sqm indoor nature playscape!

Venue: Mandai Wildlife East, Mandai Wildlife Reserve
Opening Hours: 10 am - 6.30 pm (Admission is by allocated timeslots, mainly in two-hour blocks)
Admission: $48 for 1 child + 1 adult

Parents, prepare for a brilliant new destination to spark your children's imagination and deepen their connection to the natural world! Curiosity Cove, Singapore's largest indoor nature-inspired playscape, is set to open its doors just in time for the year-end school holidays.

Located at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, this multi-sensory adventure is specially designed for children aged 3 to 12, promising an immersive and highly developmental play experience. This indoor location is a perfect complement to the outdoor parks, ensuring that educational and exciting play can continue year-round, regardless of the weather—a massive plus for Singaporean families!

The brand-new venue is located at Mandai Wildlife East, the eastern cluster of the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, will open from 21 Nov 2025. 

What Makes Curiosity Cove a Must-Visit for Families?

Curiosity Cove is much more than a typical indoor playground. It is a carefully crafted environment that emphasises self-directed, sensory-rich play, which experts know is crucial for a child's holistic development. Here is why parents should prioritise a visit:

A Powerful Educational Angle

This venue is designed to be an engaging introduction to nature and wildlife, making learning fun. Children are encouraged to move like wildlife and see the world through their eyes. By integrating phygital (physical and digital) elements and interactive play tools, the experience fosters empathy for nature, helping to shape them into the "future stewards of our planet."

Holistic Development Through Play

With over 30 multi-sensory touchpoints, every moment is designed to engage a child's:

• Motor Development: Challenging themselves to climb the Orangutan Sleeping Platform or crawl through the belly of a larger-than-life snake in the Drylands.

• Cognitive Development: Exploring cause-and-effect, such as triggering sounds and lights by shaking hanging vines.

• Social Development: Navigating shared spaces and embarking on imaginative, self-directed adventures. There's also a calm room for those who require it. 

Explore the Four Interactive Zones: A World of Discovery

Children are free to explore and shape their own adventures across four vast interactive zones, each inspired by real-world ecosystems:

• Wetlands: Children learn how water connects ecosystems and supports life. They can follow animal footprints along the riverbank or find themselves surrounded by marine creatures in the 'coral reefs'. This introduces core science concepts in a playful, colourful setting.

• Forestlands: Immerse the family in the Southeast Asian rainforest. Kids can discover hidden animal homes, from the forest floor to the treetops, and climb the thrilling Orangutan Sleeping Platform, which provides a unique, physically engaging challenge that builds confidence and spatial awareness.

• Grasslands: Explore the social hierarchy of wildlife, predator-prey behaviours, and how animals camouflage in the savannah. Multimedia, like the Watering Hole, transforms kids into animals, teaching them about animal migration and social structures.

• Drylands: Showcase the clever adaptations of fauna and flora that allow them to thrive in harsh desert conditions. This zone features the thrilling 'snake's belly' crawl space, offering a unique, low-to-the-ground sensory experience.

Multimedia interactives, such as the Grasslands’ Watering Hole (where kids see themselves transformed into animals) and the Forestlands’ Microscopic Canopy (where stepping on bubbles magnifies tiny creatures), introduce a cutting-edge dimension to the play-and-learn experience.

How to Plan Your Visit 

Admission to Curiosity Cove is strictly by allocated timeslots, mainly in two-hour blocks, so booking in advance is highly recommended to secure your preferred slot.

• Standard Admission: $48 for one child (aged three to 12), with complimentary entry for one accompanying adult.

• Extended Playtime: Available with top-up options.

For families can also choose from several value-packed options are available:

• All-access Play Date bundles for three or six visits to Curiosity Cove, starting at $128.

• Destination Pass: WildPass holders can enjoy bundled admission to Curiosity Cove and two selected wildlife parks from S$68 (U.P. S$100). This includes 30-day access and retail/dining vouchers worth over S$300.

• Friends of Mandai Starter Membership: An annual option at a promotional price of S$365 (U.P. S$465) for two adults and one child, offering annual visits to the parks and Curiosity Cove (promotional period: 31 October 2025 to 31 January 2026).

Families should check the official Mandai Wildlife Reserve website for the most detailed pricing and to purchase tickets online.

Ready for a Wild Adventure?

Curiosity Cove offers families a world-class, purpose-driven play experience that seamlessly blends physical activity with educational discovery. It’s an essential addition to any Singapore parenting itinerary this November!