I Went To The Rainforest Wild ASIA Preview And Here's My Honest Review

Rainforest Wild ASIA is the 5th zoological park within Mandai Wildlife Reserve, set to open on 12 March 2025. What sets it apart from other Wildlife Parks is that it is the first adventure-themed zoological park in Asia, offering an exhilarating experience for adrenaline enthusiasts, as well as nature and wildlife lovers.

HHWT Tip: Download the Mandai app to find your way around Rainforest Wild ASIA as you will not want to miss spotting 36 animal species free to roam in the 8 Zones including Forest Treks & Elevated Walks, 5 Adventure Activities and scheduled timing of interactive sessions of Ranger Talks to learn more about the Wildlife.

Get the park pap ready too which will come in very handy in the 13-hectare park!

Jump Straight to the Adventure Activities

In addition to wearing appropriate attire for the park, covered shoes are compulsory for these activities. Be sure to check the minimum height, maximum weight requirements and other advisory before participating.

Participation in the adventure activities requires an additional fee. WildPass holders enjoy a 10% discount, while Friends of Mandai/Friends of Mandai Plus can save 20%.

HHWT Tip: Sign up for WildPass, a free digital membership, to enjoy benefits from discounts on online admission ticket purchases, retail and F&B outlets or purchase a Friends of Rainforest Wild Asia or Friends of Mandai membership for unlimited annual visits to all of Singapore’s wildlife parks.

Canopy Jump

Choose to leap off from a towering 13m or 20m platform and experience the thrill of a free fall. I went straight for the 20m platform to get the most adrenaline rush and opportunity to look out from the vantage viewpoint on the whole of Mandai while giving myself a moment to calm down my nerves. Ticket price for this activity is $30 which also includes an exclusive photo.

AIA Vitality Bounce

Bounce it off on and move freely through three different zones on an open-sky play zone, 3-7m above ground and end your play with a fun slide down your treetop adventure. This activity will work on your stamina and will be more fun to bounce around with a buddy or two! Ticket price for this activity is $15.

Critter Crawl

Oh boy! This activity definitely takes the cake away especially for someone who is really into Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches! It sure will be a darkness adventure with just a dim headlamp moving through the 60-metre cave tunnel, crouching, crawling and scrambling on all fours to uncover hidden wonders — and, if you dare, come face-to-face with hissing cockroaches through a glass floor. Ticket price for this activity is $20 which includes an exclusive photo, maybe with the cockroaches too!

Black Adventures: Wild Apex Adventure and Wild Cavern Adventure

For the Black Adventures, you will need to spend a duration of 3-hour guided, harnessed tour which booking is required. The ticket price is inclusive of admission to Rainforest Wild ASIA at $192 (Adults), $182 (Child), $172 (Seniors) and inclusive of photo souvenir.

On the Wild Apex Adventure, participants will explore the Karst and Canopy habitats, safely moving along the via ferrata path, climbing metal rungs, ladders, and suspended bridges up to 20 metres high. The adventure continues with a hike to The Canopy, home to the Javan and red-shanked douc langurs. Participants will walk along suspended planks about 9 meters above ground to reach the Langur Observation Deck. Get ready to spot the rare Francois’ langurs scaling the vertical rock formation too.

On the Wild Cavern Adventure, participants embark on a simulated cave expedition, from abseiling in the dark to squeezing through tight spaces, navigating boulder fields, and exploring narrow tunnels. The adventure culminates with a photo-worthy moment as they make their way ’up’ the Oculus for a stunning shot as a souvenir to conclude this rock-solid adventure.

Wander Through The 8 Zones to Spot The 36 Wildlife Species

1. Entrance Gorge

The Entrance Gorge offers visitors a unique transition into the park, guiding them from landscaped spaces into the rainforest. Designed to mimic the edge of a natural rainforest, the area includes emergent trees that allow visitors to feel as though they are right at a forest’s edge. A habitat pond at this location is home to various freshwater species, where guests can learn more about them through a Ranger Talk.

2. The Karsts

On the outskirts of the Entrance Gorge lies The Karsts, an open-concept habitat home to the François' langur. You can spot these agile primates as they swing, leap, and traverse their habitat. Opt to observe the langurs from the Karst Lookout on a viewing platform or take the Karst Loop Trek which leads you through the forest ground and karst formation for a different perspective. This is also where you can join the Wild Apex Adventure.

3. Forest Floor

The Forest Floor will offer visitors the opportunity to experience the rich, nutrient-dense environment that sustains the entire rainforest. Here, visitors will have to duck below fallen trees or climb over logs lying across the path and as visitors slowly descend towards the forest floor, they spot the first signs of life – a sudden movement amongst the tall trees, a free-roaming mousedeer grazing nearby. This will be an interesting route for the nature-loving children too.

4. The Outpost

The Outpost marks the first rest stop on your rainforest journey. Take a break at Rangers Cafe 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.

5. Rock Cascade

At Rock Cascade, guests will cross different types of vegetation and landscapes from tall grasses and bamboo groves to majestic trees. As the main elevated walkway ascends higher above the forest floor, visitors will encounter the Malayan tiger habitat, where these apex predators wander through tunnels, traverse rocky formations and navigate cascading waterfalls to reach elevated vantage points. Cross a root bridge to venture deeper into the habitat and potentially be rewarded with a special view of the tiger on its rocky lookout.

6. The Canopy

The Canopy offers visitors a glimpse into life at the treetops, where mature trees highlight the rich canopy environment. Park go-ers can look forward to chance encounters with species such as the Javan langur, red-shanked douc langur, and siamang. Make sure to walk across Langur Walking Nets and feel like a langur yourself—suspended high above the ground, you’ll move through the treetops just like these incredible primates, getting a unique perspective of the rainforest!

7. Watering Hole

The Watering Hole is the largest zone in Rainforest Wild ASIA and showcases the vital role water plays in shaping the ecosystem. As visitors enter this zone, they can catch sight of the Malayan tapir roaming the forest floor or Malayan sun bear foraging amongst the trees.

8. The Cavern

The finale to the rainforest adventure is a 220m Cavern inspired by real-world cave systems – namely the Mulu Caves in Sarawak, Malaysia, one of the largest and most intricate cave systems in Southeast Asia and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visitors can navigate through the rock formations for an awe-inspiring journey, whether they choose to progress along safe and engaging subterranean walkways or take the side paths to seek out cave species.

Dining Options & Rainforest Shop

Rainforest Wild ASIA offers four dining options: Rangers Cafe, Sentinel Foodhall, Watering Hole Cafe, and Cavern Restaurant. While there is no pork or lard, please be mindful that the meats may not be Halal-certified and dine at your discretion.

Your visit to Rainforest Wild ASIA isn't complete without picking up a photo souvenir to remember your experience and shopping for unique Mandai collectables. The WildPass really comes in useful which saves you 10% off the retail price!

Sharing some exciting news! Do keep a lookout for the next phase which we will see the opening of Rainforest Wild Africa, inspired by the diverse landscapes of the Afro-Tropical region and Madagascar. Be sure to bookmark this page!

Address: 20 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729825

Operating hours: Open daily from 9am to 6pm. Last admission into the park is at 5pm.

Tickets:

From 12 February to 31 March 2025, local residents will get to enjoy Opening Specials ticket price - $33 for adults, $21 for children (aged 3 to 12 years old), $20 for senior citizens above 60 years old.

From 1 April 2025, the regular ticket price is set at - $43 for adults, $31 for children (aged 3 to 12 years old) and $20 for local residents and senior citizens ages 60 and above only.

All admission tickets must be purchased online, prior to visiting Rainforest Wild Asia.

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