Two indoor attractions – Exploria and Curiosity Cove – have recently opened at Mandai Wildlife East within the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, bringing immersive nature experiences to visitors of all ages.
As Architectural Qualified Persons and appointed architects by Mandai Wildlife Group, RSP designed the external architecture and base building that houses Exploria, as well as the exterior architecture of Curiosity Cove in collaboration with Henning Larsen. This work shaped the physical environment and form of the attractions, ensuring each building harmonises with the surrounding landscape.
Spanning 10,000 square metres, Exploria is one of Southeast Asia’s largest indoor, nature-themed multimedia attractions. Opened to public on 3 March 2026, the experience transports visitors into hidden realms of the natural world using responsive media and immersive storytelling, revealing the complexity and interconnectedness of life across Earth’s ecosystems.
Located next to Exploria, Curiosity Cove opened on 21 November 2025 at Mandai Wildlife East. At 4,600 square metres, the indoor attraction is Singapore’s largest nature-inspired playscape for children aged three to twelve. Curiosity Cove is located within a unique horseshoe-shaped building planned around two conserved mature Angsana trees. The building interlocks vertically to encourage intuitive movement, with open staircases and strong visual connections guiding visitors through a continuous journey of exploration. It is also home to Asia’s first ZooSchool and Mandai Gallery, a permanent exhibition that celebrates the history and transformation of the Mandai Wildlife Reserve.
Both Exploria and Curiosity Cove are situated on what used to be two naturally high points in the Mandai Wildlife Reserve. This natural topography informed the conceptual narrative: twin “peaks” emerging from the original landscape, each housing distinct experiences. While the two buildings differ in massing and functional character, they share a common architectural language—featuring formliner-textured concrete walls, layered façade elements, and vegetated elements that echo natural rock formations.
A Shared Milestone for the Project Team
The completion of the both indoor attractions was recently marked by a gathering of Mandai Wildlife Group’s project partners and consultants, in celebration of the collective effort behind their delivery. RSP’s project architects attended the occasion, recognising the milestone and the teamwork that brought the developments at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve to life.
