Mandai Gallery

Step into Mandai Gallery, a permanent exhibition that celebrates the history and transformation of the Mandai Wildlife Reserve. From its humble beginnings as a zoo to becoming a world-leading wildlife and nature destination, the exhibition highlights our contribution to nation-building, our commitment to sustainability and our efforts in wildlife conservation both locally and regionally.

Through engaging multimedia displays, hear from our keepers and wildlife experts about how we care for the animals in our parks, and the conservation initiatives that support a thriving natural world. Mandai Gallery invites visitors to reflect on this journey and be inspired to join us in protecting wildlife for a sustainable future.

Friends of Mandai members, WildPass holders, visitors with a Destination Pass or admission tickets to Curiosity Cove or any of the wildlife parks at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve can enjoy complimentary access to Mandai Gallery.

Located in the same building as Curiosity Cove, Mandai Gallery is open daily from 10:00am to 7:00pm.

Opening Hours: Daily, 10:00am – 7:00pm

Getting Here & Around

Highlights

Mandai Milestones: Then to Now

Discover Mandai’s journey from a modest zoo in the 1970s to a world-leading wildlife and nature destination. Through nostalgic photographs, personal anecdotes, and little-known facts, trace the milestones that have shaped our growth and ongoing vision for the future.

Wild To Wall

Be immersed in a powerful floor-to-ceiling multimedia show that brings our conservation journey to life. Discover how we care for animals in our parks, protect wildlife in Singapore and the region — all part of our commitment to preserving a thriving natural world for future generations.

Wild Encounters, Lasting Memories

Be captivated by personal stories of inidviduals and the iconic animal ambassadors that form the heart of Mandai. From unforgettable encounters with Inuka — the first polar bear born in the tropics, to the enduring legacy of Ah Meng, the orangutan — the beloved orangutan, hear how each generation has been touched by these remarkable moments at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve. See how these experiences inspire both visitors and conservationists to become stewards of wildlife.

Be a Voice for Wildlife

Pick your favourite animal ambassador, customise it with icons, and share your message for wildlife on a digital interactive wall to seal your commitment! Scan a QR code to express what conservation means to you, and join us in protecting the planet’s precious biodiversity.