Rainforest Wild Asia at Mandai Wildlife Reserve opened to the public on 12 March 2025. The new wildlife park offers a varied set of experiences that have been inspired by treks through rainforests.
Embark on different journeys of discovery through the marvellous landscapes of Asia at this new wildlife park. There are a variety of paths to explore and you seek out and encounter various wildlife, all while basking in the wonders of a rainforest, both above and below the ground.
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Rainforest Wild Asia: Choose Your Own Level of Adventure at Wildlife Park in Singapore
The 13-hectare Rainforest Wild Asia is the first adventure-based zoological park in Asia.
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The park caters to all ages – from multi-generational families to energetic explorers and adventure-seekers. It is accessible from Mandai Wildlife West, where Bird Paradise is also located.
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Upon entering in, you will find yourself transported into the lush tropical jungles of Asia. Close to 7,000 Southeast Asian trees and shrubs have been planted to supplement the existing protected patches of rainforest to recreating the rainforest setting at the new wildlife park.
There are wide elevated walkways with sheltered rest stops that wind their way through the park. This makes Rainforest Wild Asia accessible to all including families with strollers and wheelchair users. It also provides opportunities for easy strolls to view diverse rainforest landscapes and animals.
For a more rugged experience, visitors can also venture along forest trails scattered with fallen logs, boulders, streams and bridges.
Want to amp up the adrenalin levels? You can purchase add-on experiences and guided tours offering high-element traverses across rock faces, freefall jumps and challenging caving adventures.
It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes and bring a sense of adventure to Rainforest Wild Asia and be prepared for explorations in the rainforest.
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Animals and Flexible Habitats at Rainforest Wild Asia
Rainforest Wild Asia will be home to 36 animal species, including new-to-Singapore species like the threatened François’ langur and the Philippine spotted deer.
One unique feature of Rainforest Wild Asia is the flexible habitats that are being introduced to Singapore for the first time.
What this means is that different animals, such as red dholes and babirusas, will be featured at various times of the day.
These dynamic habitats provide stimulating environments for the animals, encouraging natural behaviours while allowing visitors to observe these behaviours, creating meaningful educational experiences.
At Rainforest Wild Asia, you can look forward to a new adventure on every visit.
8 Zones that Immerse Visitors into Southeast Asia’s Rainforests: Explore along Forest Treks or Elevated Boardwalks
A visit to Rainforest Wild Asia is a chance to embark on a multi-layered rainforest adventure with 8 zones filled with animal encounters for delightful surprises.
These zones can be reached by either elevated walkways or you can get closer to nature along one of the Forest Treks.
The elevated walkways provide universal access and are suitable for those in wheelchairs or kids in prams.
There are seven different Forest Treks that criss-cross the park. These are the:
- Log Crossing Trek
- Karst Loop Trek
- Forest Floor Trek
- Root Hollow Trek
- Predator Trek
- Upper Stream Trek
- Lower Stream Trek
We definitely recommend taking these Forest Treks as they provide you with ground level perspective of the forest environment. We also enjoyed all the different elements such as the bridges and stepping stones that can be found along the trails.
Ranger Talks
Look out for Ranger Talks that will be held throughout key zones of the park such as The Karsts, Forest Floor, Watering Hole and more.
These daily sessions will provide you with a deeper understanding of the forest-dwelling fauna that thrive in the diverse layers of the rainforest. Part of the fun is chancing upon the Ranger Talks as you explore the park. Alternatively, you can plan your experience around these informative sessions as well.
Here are more details about the different zones that you can find at Rainforest Wild Asia.
Zone 1: Entrance Gorge
Upon entering into Rainforest Wild Asia, you will find yourself at the Entrance Gorge.
This area is designed to mimic the edge of a natural rainforest and features emergent trees that make you feel as though you are right at a forest’s edge. A habitat pond at this location is home to various freshwater species including the Asian arowana, Southern river terrapin.
Asian Arowana Ranger Talk, 9.30 am and 1.30 pm
Find out the challenges facing the Southern river terrapin in the wild, listed as one of the world’s 25 most threatened freshwater turtles and tortoises. You can also discover how male Asian arowanas actively care for their fry, playing a crucial role in their survival.
Zone 2: The Karsts
From the Entrance Gorge, head to the left to reach The Karsts zone. This is modelled after a limestone landscape where jagged formations peek through the canopy.
This open-concept habitat is home to the François’ langur. Here, you can enjoy views of the primates swinging and leaping through the landscape, one of Rainforest Wild Asia’s most scenic backdrops.
If you take the Karst Loop Trek, you will make your way across boulders and logs as you cross a stream and then take a suspended bridge to cross the rocky landscape.
François’ Langur Ranger Talk at The Karst, 9.45am and 1.45pm
Native to the rugged terrains like limestone karsts, the François’ langurs is one of the least studied species of langurs. Come learn about how you can play a role in conserving their habitats.
Zone 3: The Outpost
Take a break at Rangers Cafe at The Outpost for a quick bite and drink before continuing your adventure. The Outpost also houses the park’s camping ground. It can accommodate 20 dome tents and offers facilities like a classroom and shower areas for campers.
Zone 4: Forest Floor
Next, enter into the Forest Floor where you will have to navigate your way past under a fallen tree as you make the descent through the rich, nutrient-dense environment.
Here you can encounter different animals like the Hog deer, axis deer, lesser mousedeer, elongated tortoise and Asian brown tortoise.
If you head off the elevated path, you will walk along the Forest Floor Trek where you can climb a preserved heritage staircase and explore the roots of the rainforest on the Root Hollow Trek.
Deer Ranger Talk 10.15am and 2.15pm daily (at The Outpost)
Discover the various species of deer found in this habitat – what sets the hog deer, axis deer and lesser mousedeer apart? Learn to distinguish between male and female deer, and uncover fun facts about our native species, the lesser mousedeer.
Zone 5: Rock Cascade
The Rock Cascade is one of the highlights at Rainforest Wild Asia and home to the majestic Malayan tiger.
Make your way across vegetation and landscapes from tall grasses and bamboo groves to majestic trees as you ascend up from the Forest Floor to the Rock Cascade.
You can watch the awesome cats show off their power and agility as they wander through tunnels, traverse rocky formations and navigate cascading waterfalls.
Cross a root bridge to venture deeper into the habitat and you may be rewarded with a special view of the tiger on its rocky lookout.
In this zone, you will also find two of three flex habitats that house a rotating group of predator and prey species. You will find different animals such as red dholes and babirusas featured at various times of the day.
Red Dhole Ranger Talk, 10.45am and 2.45pm, Flexible Habitat 1
Depending on the time of day, you might encounter the red dhole, babirusa or bearded pig. Rangers will be around to share the fascinating pack behaviours of the dholes, including the vocalisations used during their hunt. You may also come across two interesting-looking pig species – one sporting a beard and the other with tusks!
Malayan Tiger Ranger Talk, 11am and 3pm, Tiger Waterfall
Learn about the plight of the Malayan tiger, a majestic predator that once roamed the jungles of Singapore, now with fewer than 300 left in the wild. Join this fascinating keeper talk to learn how Mandai Wildlife Group and Mandai Nature, in partnership with the Malaysian Conservation Alliance for Tigers (MYCAT), is working to protect this endangered species both in the wild and through managed breeding programmes.
Zone 6: The Canopy
Enter The Canopy through controlled gates and get a glimpse into life at the treetops and chance encounters with species like the Javan langur and siamang.
Be sure to spot a resident pair of dashing red-shanked douc langurs, who don’t seem to mind a constant flux of primate paparazzi taking their photos! Keep a safe distance from the langurs so as to give them space to frolic around.
There is a 180 square metre span of Langur Walking Nets where you can leap amongst the langurs, high above the ground moving through the treetops just like these incredible primates.
It is also a chance to get a unique perspective of the rainforest.
From the top, you may also be able to spot ground-dwelling wildlife like the endangered Philippine spotted deer. As these are chanced encounters, don’t hesitate to speak with the friendly staff who will be able to point out these animals to you.
Langurs & Siamang Ranger Talk (11.30 am and 3.30 pm, The Canopy)
Ever wondered what makes colobines so unique? Discover the interesting physiological adaptations that help these foliovores thrive in the treetop. Curious about the difference between a gibbon and a langur? Learn more about the primates and their remarkable characteristics.
Zone 7: Watering Hole
The Watering Hole is the largest zone in Rainforest Wild Asia. It features meandering elevated walkways and showcases the vital role water plays in shaping the ecosystem. Navigate across and along the streams through boulders, fallen trees, suspended
bridges and walkways on the Upper Stream Trek and Lower Stream Trek.
You can catch sight of the Malayan tapir roaming the forest floor.
The Malayan sun bear can also found foraging amongst the trees.
Other species at the Watering Hole include the Estuarine crocodile, babirusa, bearded pig, red dhole.
Malayan Sun Bear Ranger Talk, 12.30pm and 4.30pm
Head to the Watering Hole for a Keeper Talk on the animals found in this zone. Learn how the Malayan sun bear, despite being the smallest of all bear species, plays a huge ecological role in the rainforests. Be intrigued by their climbing prowess and use their long tongue to reach for one of their favourite treats – honey!
Zone 8: The Cavern
One of the most stunning zones within Rainforest Wild Asia is the 220 metre Cavern.
Its awe-inspiring structure is inspired by the world-famous Mulu Caves in Sarawak, one of the largest and most intricate cave systems in Southeast Asia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Explore cave chambers and rock formations.
If you are wondering how they managed to make The Cavern look so realistic, this was because of a collaboration with the Sarawak Forestry Department. The design team scanned the actual rock features of Mulu Caves and faithfully recreated the ancient rock formations that took millions of years to form.
Creatures that you will find at The Cavern include the Madagascar hissing cockroaches, Soro brook carp, Blind cave fish, Cave racer, and Asian black scorpion
End your visit to Rainforest Wild Asia at the oculus where sunlight pours into the dark cavern, creating a stunning photo opportunity.
Cavern Ranger Talk 1.15 pm and 5.15 pm
Explore the intriguing world of cave dwellers at the Cavern’s Keeper Talk. Meet the Madagascar hissing cockroaches, one of the largest cockroach species in the world, and uncover the story behind their name. Get to know the Soro brook carp, a freshwater fish that thrives in caves, and the Blind cave fish, which has adapted to complete darkness. Also, encounter cave racers, defensive snakes that feed on swiftlets and bats, and the fluorescent Asian Forest Scorpion, a master of camouflage and survival.
Add-on Experiences at Rainforest Wild Asia
In addition to exploring the various sections of Rainforest Wild Asia, there are also the add-on Adventure Plus and Black Adventure activities operated by Forest Adventure that cater especially to those who are seeking more thrills.
Adventure Plus
Adventure Plus offers two distinct activities for adventure seekers.
Adventure Plus 1: Canopy Jump
The Canopy Jump is where visitors can feel the adrenaline of a simulated free fall. Choose from either a 13- or 20-metre platform – the latter of which is the highest point of Rainforest Wild Asia and take in the stunning rainforest vistas before transitioning safely to the forest floor below.
Canopy Jump takes approximately 20 minutes and is open daily from 10 am to 5.30 pm. The price is $30, inclusive of a photo.
Adventure Plus 2: AIA Vitality Bounce
Perhaps you don’t necessarily want to leap off a tower or crawl through a tunnel. You can, instead, leap about the AIA Vitality Bounce nets. This nature-immersive high-element net playground offers a fun and dynamic play opportunity for visitors of all ages.
The open-sky bouncing play area, features three bounce zones at least 3-metres above ground. A unique play space where you can take the plunge down a 9 metre slide, AIA Vitality Bounce encourages physical activity, while fostering social interaction and encourages you to embrace the spirit of a true tree-dweller in a treetop escape.
AIA Vitality Bounce takes approximately 20 minutes and is open daily from 10 am to 5.30 pm. The price is $15.
Black Adventure
Black Adventure experiences are longer and more challenging experiences. There are two guided, three-hour harness Black Adventure tours that take you to areas otherwise inaccessible.
Black Adventure 1: Wild Apex Adventure
Explore the Karst and Canopy habitats on the Wild Apex Adventure where you move along the via ferrata path. You will have to climb metal rungs, ladders, and suspended bridges up to 20 metres high.
You will also walk along suspended planks about 9 meters above ground to reach the Langur Observation Deck where you may also be able to spot the rare François’ langurs scaling the vertical rock formation.
The three-hour guided, harnessed tour departs every hour from 9 am to 2 pm. There are six sessions daily with 12 pax per session. The price is $192 (Adults), $182 (Child), $172 (Seniors), inclusive of admission and photo.
Black Adventure 2: Wild Cavern Adventure
The Wild Cavern Adventure takes participants on a simulated cave expedition, from abseiling in the dark to squeezing through tight spaces, navigating boulder fields, and exploring narrow tunnels.
After learning about fascinating speleothems, the adventure culminates with a photo-worthy moment atop the Oculus.
The three-hour guided, harnessed tour departs every hour from 9.30 am to 2.30 pm. There are six sessions daily with 12 pax per session. The price is $192 (Adults), $182 (Child), $172 (Seniors), inclusive of admission and photo.
Rainforest Wild Asia Food and Restaurants
There are four dining options at Rainforest Wild Asia.
Rangers Cafe at The Outpost is the place to get a refreshing drink and quick bites before continuing the journey. Select from a menu of sandwiches, wraps and pastries while soaking in the rainforest views. Head over to the Experience Booth to learn about the threats facing the rainforest and its inhabitants, with a focus on the illegal wildlife trade.
Sentinel Foodhall is located at the Rock Cascade.
It serves up Southeast Asian flavours in a captivating forest-themed setting.
You can also get close to wildlife with exhibits here housing species like the Burmese python and blood python. An aviary outside the food hall is also home to critically endangered species like the Bali myna and Vietnam pheasant.
The Watering Hole Cafe is a family-friendly, all-day dining with views of the Malayan tapir habitat. Even if you are not planning to dine at the Watering Hole Cafe, you can still head to the outdoor verandah to catch a view of the Malayan tapir.
The Cavern Restaurant is Singapore’s first and only restaurant in a cave setting and offers a dynamic dining experience. By day, it is a lively hub where you can indulge in food to satisfy your stomach and by night, it will be transformed into an elegant venue ideal for date nights, social gatherings or corporate events and private events. Diners can indulge in a thoughtfully curated cosmopolitan blend of International Western flavours.
The Cavern Restaurant, operated by Tung Lok Group, is open to the public and accessible without entry into Rainforest Wild Asia.
Read our review of Cavern Restaurant.
Rainforest Wild Asia Ticket Prices
Single-park admission is at the full price of $43 for adults, $31 for children (aged 3 to 12 years old) and $20 for local senior citizens.
Opening Specials
To celebrate the upcoming opening, local residents can enjoy a special admission rate of $33 for adults, $21 for children (aged 3 to 12 years old) for Rainforest Wild Asia from 12 February to 31 March 2025.
Ticket for Rainforest Wild Asia are available at https://www.mandai.com/en/rainforest-wild-asia.html.
Pelago by Singapore Airlines also has opening specials (with savings) from 12 February to 30 April 2025:
- Buy 2 Adult tickets at $86 and get a free Child ticket (3 to 12 years)
- One (1) Rainforest Wild Asia Adult ticket at $43, bundled with a free Add-on activity (AIA Vitality Bounce worth $15)
- 50% off Black Adventure at $96 Adult / $91 Child – choose Apex Adventure or Wild Cavern Adventure, bundle comes with Admission and photo
Plus, you can earn 3 KrisFlyer miles per $1 spent on bookings with Pelago. Purchase these packages from Pelago by Singapore Airlines here.
Choose Your Own Adventure at Rainforest Wild Asia
Rainforest Wild Asia celebrates the rainforests of the region and its vast array of natural wonders.
Its immersive rainforest setting is an exciting way to experience the rainforest’s diverse layers. You can go from the subterranean labyrinth of cave chambers to the verdant tree canopies.
The park is an immersive way to encounter iconic animal species from Asia including tigers, sun bears, tapirs and gregarious langurs in extensive habitats and distinct rainforest settings.
Rainforest Wild Asia opened on 12 March 2025
Where: 20 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729825.
Opening hours: 9 am to 6 pm. Last admission into the park is at 5pm.
Website: Rainforest Wild Asia
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