If you are paying a visit to Singapore Zoo, River Wonders or Night Safari, you will find yourself at Mandai Wildlife East first. This is the central public area that connects to the abovementioned wildlife attractions as well as to the Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree hotel.
Mandai Wildlife East: A Public Hub & Gateway to Wildlife Attractions
The wildlife parks at Mandai have expanded so much in recent years with the opening of new attractions as well as spaces to draw in the public.
Just as Mandai Wildlife WEST serves as a public space that connects to Bird Paradise and Rainforest Wild Asia, Mandai Wildlife EAST is an arrival space for those heading to the wildlife parks like Singapore Zoo and Night Safari.
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What was previously an open air car park has been transformed into a space with food and restaurants, as well as activities.
Bus bays are located at the basement of Mandai Wildlife East while a multi-storey car park serves those arriving by private transport.
Mother and Child Pangolin
One of the landmarks that you will spot when you arrive at Mandai Wildlife East is a large sculpture of a pair of pangolins. The sculpture was created by brass artist Ketut Putrayasa, managed by Anjani Artisans, and is a tribute to the critically endangered Sunda pangolin, native to Singapore.
It captures the protective bond between mother and child, making it the perfect spot for a photo for those visiting the wildlife parks.
Food at Mandai Wildlife East
One reason to spend some time at Mandai Wildlife East is to get some food into the tummy.
There are several clusters where you can find food and restaurants at Mandai Wildlife East, the most prominent of these is along the Dining Alley.
Dining Alley
Mandai Wildlife East’s Dining Alley is just beyond the Mother and Child pangolin statue. It is along the way to Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree and spots such as Cologo Camp.
The restaurants that you will find along the Dining Alley at Mandai Wildlife East include:
Roberta’s Pizza
Enjoy wood-fired pizzas at this dining spot. Open from 11 am to 10 pm, daily.
Song Fa Bak Kut Teh
This well-known, local brand delivers Teochew-style pork rib soup. It is open from 11 am to 9 pm from Mondays to Fridays and opens ealier at 10.30 am on weekends and public holidays.
Sushiro
Sushi at the wildlife parks? Sushiro has you covered. This is Sushiro’s first digiro or digital Sushiro where you can pick your order from a digital conveyor belt and even play games on the screen. Read more about Sushiro at Mandai Wildlife East. Open daily from 10.30 am to 8.30 pm.
Xiang Xiang Hunan Cuisine
Spice up your visit to the wildlife parks with Hunan flavours at Xiang Xiang Hunan Cuisine. Open daily from 11 am to 9.30 pm. Read more about Xiang Xiang Hunan Cuisine at Mandai Wildlife East.
Watami Japanese Dining
This restaurant at the end of the Dining Alley serves up Japanese food with daily lunch menus and set menus. It also has a sake menu that is exclusively available at Mandai Wildlife EAST.
Food Village
Another cluster of food outlets can be found at the Food Village. This is on the opposite side from Dining Alley.
Food Republic Mandai
Anchoring the food outlets at Food Village is Food Republic Mandai. This nostalgic-themed food court has a variety of local food options available.
7-Eleven
Just beside the entrance to Food Republic Mandai is a 7-Eleven convenience store.
CHICHA San Chen
You can pick up a refreshing beverage from CHICHA San Chen, which is known for its freshly brewed teas.
Boost Juice
Another beverage spot is Boost Juice.
Chimi’s
Within the Food Village, you can also find Chimi’s, a store that sells tacos and bowls, along with Singapore-brewed beers.
Churros Republic
Spanish churros get sold here at this food kiosk.
Munchi Pancakes
Home-grown brand Munchi Pancakes brings its halal-certified Min Jiang Kueh to Mandai Wildlife EAST.
Other Restaurants and Food at Mandai Wildlife EAST
The Courtyard
This dining spot serves the popular Singaporean breakfast along with other options throughout the day. At night, it offers Asian and Indian buffets. Read more about our experience at The Courtyard.
McDonald’s
McDonald’s family flagship at Mandai Wildlife Reserve can be found within the Curiosity Cove building. One of the distinctive features of this McDonald’s outlet is the Happy Meal Box seating area. Find out more about the McDonald’s at Mandai Wildlife Reserve.
Attractions and Things to Do at Mandai Wildlife East
While Mandai Wildlife East may seem like a transitory space, there are a couple of things that you can do there as well.
Mandai Boardwalk
The Mandai Boardwalk is a free public boardwalk at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve where you can take in breathtaking views of the Upper Seletar Reservoir and the Central Catchment Nature Reserve beside the water.
The meandering 3.3km Mandai Boardwalk skirts the perimeter of River Wonders and Singapore Zoo. It offers visitors a peaceful space to observe local wildlife along the edge of the waters of the reservoir.
You can follow the signs to start your trek along the Mandai Boardwalk from Mandai Wildlife East. Find out more about the Mandai Boardwalk.
The Mandai Shop
This is the gift shop at the exit of Singapore Zoo. However, you can also pay it a visit without having to pay for admission into Singapore Zoo. This makes it handy and convenient to pick up a Singapore Zoo gift if you so wish to.
Toy Doctor
Toy Doctor by Mandai Wildlife Reserve is Southeast Asia’s first integrated plush care centre, providing professional toy restoration, engaging workshops, and role-play experiences. It is located above Exploria and can be reached by an outdoor staircase. Read more about Toy Doctor.
ZooSchool
ZooSchool a partnership between Mandai Wildlife Group and NTUC First Campus. It introduces children to nature-based outdoor adventure programmes that nurture their innate curiosity, resilience and sense of adventure. It offers holiday programmes for children aged 3 to 12.
Curiosity Cove
At Curiosity Cove, families will find themselves an indoor nature setting that is accessible for young children at a scale, pace and level of interaction that inculcates an early love for nature and wildlife through tactile play.
From the woodlands where arboreal flora and fauna thrive, to the river of life in the wetlands – a series of multimedia-enriched sensory adventures encourage discovery by cultivating cognitive, social, motor and locomotor skills against an immersive indoor playscape.
Read more about Curiosity Cove at Mandai Wildlife East.
Exploria
Discover real-life phenomena in hyper-natural environments across five worlds through digital expeditions. Inside, explore a wonder-library of microorganisms to a simulation of extreme frontiers on Earth and encounter the planet’s most resilient and fascinating species virtually. Find out more about what to expect at Exploria, opening on 3 March 2026.
Mandai Gallery
This is a a free-access permanent exhibition where you can journey through time and delve into the history and heritage of the Mandai Wildlife Reserve. Read more about what to expect at Mandai Gallery.
Colugo Camp
Immerse yourself in the wild with an all-inclusive Roar & Rest experience at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve. At Colugo Camp, your journey will come with everything — accommodation, dining, guided tours and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
Read more about the experience at Colugo Camp.
Mandai Wildlife EAST Playground – Adventure Play & Climbing Wall Playground
Mandai Wildlife EAST also has a free children’s play area. This is tucked away but can still be a useful spot to visit if you are looking to pass some time with the kids. Read more about the Adventure Play & Climbing Wall Playground.
Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree Hotel
Mandai Wildlife East is also connected to the Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree hotel which has offerings such as treehouses with views of the verdant canopy or the Upper Seletar Reservoir.
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