Mandai Wildlife West, the public area that visitors will pass through on the way to Bird Paradise and Rainforest Wild Adventure West, is a place where there are various food and dining options, as well as different play areas for kids and families.
Most visitors will pass by Mandai Wildlife West as they hurriedly make their way towards the entrance of Bird Paradise or Rainforest Wild Adventure West. Or perhaps it is a place where the hungry will stop by to grab a bite.
In addition to the restaurants, this area has three different children’s play areas and heaps of open space. This makes it family-friendly and allows kids to have some outdoor fun. And there are now even pet-friendly facilities and a new animal attraction at Mandai Wildlife West too!
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Plus, with many of the restaurants and food outlets opening into the evening, it is a nice place for an evening out with kids.
Mandai Wildlife West: Greeted by a Waterfall
Once you arrive at Mandai Wildlife West, it is impossible not to hear the roar of the waterfall. This flows down from the second level to the first level.
A lookout point on the second floor provides a nice vantage point to take in the sight of the pouring water.
Mandai Wildlife West Restaurants
The majority of the restaurants and dining outlets at Mandai Wildlife West can be found along the pathway to the Bird Paradise entrance.
Just a point to note: these restaurants are located at a major local attraction, so you should be prepared for the menus to be priced accordingly too.
A&W
From the waterfall, the closest restaurant is A&W. Like many of the other Mandai Wildlife West restaurants, the A&W has both indoor and outdoor seating areas.
Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique & Sandwich Bar
Many would be familiar with Birds of Paradise for their botanical-flavoured gelatos. This outlet at Mandai Wildlife West adds on sandwiches, coffee and shakes to the menu.
Hans Union
For local food, Mandai Wildlife West has Hans Union. Tuck into some comfort food at this outlet. The Hans Union also sells some packet products like traditional coffee.
Old Chang Kee Coffee House
Another place to get local food is Old Chang Kee Coffee House. Try their chicken curry with some bread.
Copper Chimney
Enjoy North Indian dining at this restaurant here.
Starbucks
This cool-looking Starbucks at Mandai Wildlife West gives off greenhouse vibes. Step inside, order a coffee and linger for a while.
Blackball
This is a dessert shop where you can enjoy a sweet treat at anytime of the day.
UnPackt 1st Zero Waste Store
This multi-concept store has a cafe seating area as well as a zero-waste grocery store and a section that sells sustainable gifts. There is also an events space. You can find it close to the Pangolin Hideout playground.
COLLIN’S
For western food and grills, head to COLLIN’S, just a stone’s throw away from UnPackt. It is currently still closed but it opens, it will open till late, operating from 10 am to 10.30 pm.
NekoTown Cat Cafe
NekoTown has opened an outlet at Mandai Wildlife West. Head inside to interact with the various cats at the outlet.
Playgrounds at Mandai Wildlife West
Forest Stream
Just beside Starbucks, Forest Stream is a nature-themed playspace where kids can enjoy balancing on the logs, “rowing” the boats, and walking along a suspension bridge.
Pangolin Adventure
Pangolin Adventure is an inclusive playground located to the left of the carpark entrance. The nets, swings and slides invite kids to jump, bounce and swing. It gets its name from the shape of the playground, which looks like a pangolin curled up when viewed from above.
Pangolin Hideout
Pangolin Hideout consists of a wide tower with a long slide and tunnels in the mounds perfect for crawling, burrowing and climbing.
Dog Playground @ Mandai Wildlife West
A dog playground has popped up at Mandai Wildlife West’s lawn.
The dog playground is unsupervised and not fenced off. Dogs using the dog playground need to be leashed.
Visiting Mandai Wildlife West
Mandai Wildlife West has many different food and beverage options as well as play facilities for kids. Rather than just being a transitory space, it invites people to stop and enjoy it for a while.
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