This year, NParks’ Festival of Biodiversity will be held at the Plaza, National Library Building from 6 to 7 June 2026, 10 am to 7.30 pm. Look forward to an exciting array of booths by nature community groups and schools, alongside exhibitions, talks, workshops, and game stations for all ages.
Festival of Biodiversity 2026
The Festival of Biodiversity has been an annual event since 2012 and aims to increase the awareness and appreciation of Singapore’s natural heritage.
Organised by NParks in collaboration with the Biodiversity Roundtable (a group which includes more than 20 NGOs involved in local biodiversity issues), this annual celebration aims to raise awareness and foster a sense of appreciation for our natural heritage in our City in Nature.
The Festival of Biodiversity also marks the International Day for Biological Diversity, celebrated on 22 May.
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All programmes are free to attend, though some require advance registration due to limited slots.
The full list of activities can be found at the Festival of Biodiversity website.
Here’s a peek into at what you can expect at the Festival of Biodiversity 2026.
Festival Booths
One of the most interesting aspects of the Festival of Biodiversity is the chance to meet people who are actively involved in protecting the local biodiversity. Also present at the Festival are those who may be showcase their efforts and actions.
This year, some of the booths at the Festival of Biodiversity include:
- ACRES
- Cicada Tree Eco-Place
- Entomological Network of Singapore (ENSING)
- Herpetological Society of Singapore
- Just Keep Thinking
- LepakInSG
- Mandai Nature
- Nature Society (Singapore)
- Otter Working Group
These are just a handful of the Festival Booths that will be at the Festival of Biodiversity 2026.
Spotlight Talks
What to learn about Singapore’s natural environment? Here are some of the talks for children place weekend during the Festival of Biodiversity.
Changi Intertidal Virtual Exploration by Young Nautilus
On 7 June 2026, 10.15 am to 11.45 am, dive into Singapore’s intertidal zone at Changi coast through interactive video skits and discover what marine creatures live there and how to conserve these fragile ecosystems.
By the end of this talk, participants will understand the challenges posed by climate change and human activity, and be inspired to take action in protecting our environment.
Snakes in Singapore: The Long and Short of It by Herpetological Society of Singapore
On 7 June 2026, 3.30 pm to 5 pm, learn all about snakes. Snakes might look scary, but they are some of Singapore’s most fascinating wildlife neighbours.
Join the Herpetological Society of Singapore for a fun, kid-friendly session exploring the slithery, scaly world of snakes. Perfect for curious young naturalists who want to know more about some of Singapore’s most misunderstood reptiles!
Workshops
‘Love Our Wildcats!’ Face-painting, Mask-making and Storytelling Workshop by Singapore Wildcat Action Group
Hear stories of tigers and snow leopards! Have fun colouring wildcats and having your face painted as one of them!
‘Make a Wild Friend’ Clay Workshop by ACRES
Do you love wild animals and know that you shouldn’t get close enough to pet a real one? Join ACRES to create your very own Reticulated Python, Common Palm Civet, or Collared Kingfisher from air-dry clay.
Human Library: Biodiversity Conservation Edition by NParks as part of National Youth Council’s Job Tasters for Youths programme
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work in the biodiversity conservation sector? Come meet the people behind the work! The Human Library: Biodiversity Conservation Edition is a career exploration session where youths get to hear directly from professionals and practitioners working across the nature and conservation sector in Singapore.
‘Conservation Seekers’ Boardgame Workshop by World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) (Singapore)
Join an interactive board game that makes learning about biodiversity, conservation, and environmental challenges fun! Guided by a facilitator, players (“seekers”) take turns rolling a die, moving across the board, and tackling nature-themed challenges, trivia and surprises.
Reach “Sustainable Future” first and win a token, redeemable at the WWF booth! Each round lasts 25 to 30 minutes, with up to three rounds in the 1h 45min session.
Festival Game Stations & Scavenger Hunt
Look out for festival game stations at the Festival of Biodiversity and learn more about the rich biodiversity that can be found in Singapore’s urban areas.
Explore the festival booths and the Central Public Library. Complete all game stations to win an exclusive Festival of Biodiversity 2026 pin!
Visit the Festival of Biodiversity
Want to learn more about Singapore’s natural heritage, pay a visit to the Festival of Biodiversity on the weekend of 6 and 7 June 2025 at the National Library Building. Learn more about the Festival of Biodiversity.
While you are at the National Library Building, you can also pay a visit to the Children’s Biodiversity Library at the Central Library in the basement.
