Guide To Mandai ZooSchool: Animal Interactions, Facilities, Holiday Programmes, Course Fees & More

Singapore’s first wildlife adventure school for kids launches on 2 June 2025. From programme highlights to prices and more, here’s all you need to know about this unique experience for kids.

Set to open its doors on 2 June 2025, Mandai ZooSchool is Singapore’s first wildlife adventure school for kids aged 3 to 12. Combining the expertise of NTUC First Campus’s early childhood education and Mandai Wildlife Reserve’s wealth of knowledge about wildlife, conservation and sustainability, ZooSchool invites young explorers to go behind the scenes with zookeepers, enjoy up-close animal encounters and discover their role in caring for wildlife and our environment.

When ZooSchool released slots for their first intake in June, seats were booked out within a day! Promising unforgettable animal experiences and lessons on practical life skills like first aid and navigation, ZooSchool is a highly sought-after, interactive experience for young learners. Check out our video here for a first look at ZooSchool!

Jump to:
– What is ZooSchool?
– Facilities of ZooSchool
– Public Programmes of ZooSchool
– Where is ZooSchool?
– How much is ZooSchool?
– How to register for ZooSchool?

What is ZooSchool?

ZooSchool transforms nature into a dynamic classroom, where kids can engage in interactive hands-on activities to foster curiosity, resilience, teamwork and a deep appreciation for wildlife and conservation. For now, you can choose from a two-hour lesson or a full-day, eight-hour programme that will take place in a 1,520-square-metre facility with enriching indoor and outdoor play spaces for kids.

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Facilities of ZooSchool

Outdoor Playground: Wooden treehouse for kids

To nurture a love of nature and the great outdoors, ZooSchool has a fun, wooden treehouse playground for the little ones! Here, they will get plenty of vitamin D and practice gross motor skills as they run, climb and jump at this outdoor playground.

Animal-themed classrooms: Versatile spaces for learning

Their bright and spacious classrooms are thoughtfully designed to facilitate learning and offer a versatile space for teachers and students to engage in hands-on learning. Whether learning how to put on a splint for a stuffed orangutan or building a shelter for an otter using recycled materials, the possibilities for learning at ZooSchool are endless.

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Public Programmes of ZooSchool

Wild Wonders @ Singapore Zoo: Exciting card game challenge

Designed for kids aged 5 to 12 years old, ZooSchool’s Wild Wonders @ Singapore Zoo invites children to a thrilling, educational card game called the Trump Challenge. The students at ZooSchool will be divided into teams and work together to learn about the animal kingdom. Through this fun, fast-paced card game, children will learn about animal traits and exercise strategic decision-making and problem-solving skills to win the mission.

Duration: 2 hours
Where: ZooSchool, 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826
How much: From $62. Click here to register.

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WILD Rescue Rangers: Wildlife interactions & first aid skills

For kids who want to take their wildlife education one step further, ZooSchool’s WILD Rescue Rangers is a full-day, eight-hour programme for kids aged 7 to 12. With a blend of indoor and outdoor activities, kids will learn essential first aid skills to handle minor injuries, learn to care for wildlife and practice problem-solving to tackle real-world challenges. From feeding elephants at the Singapore Zoo to embarking on a rescue mission at ZooSchool, plenty of educational fun awaits! Plus, kids will enjoy a buffet lunch at various restaurants on-site.

Duration: 8 hours per day for three days
Where: ZooSchool, 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826
How much: $520. Click here to register.

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Parent-Tots Programme: Nature-play sessions for bonding (coming soon!)

To facilitate quality time with the kids, ZooSchool will soon launch a Parent-Tots Programme, where mums and dads can sign up for a nature play session with their tots. Take a break from screens, get your body moving and watch your little one explore the outdoors in awe and wonder as they discover the world around them.

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Where is ZooSchool?

ZooSchool is located within Mandai Wildlife Reserve on the eastern cluster of the Mandai Wildlife Park. Here, you can look out for new experiences like Culogo Camp and upcoming attractions like Curiosity Cove and Dining Alley.

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How much is ZooSchool?

The two-hour Wild Wonders @ Singapore Zoo programme is $62, while the full-day WILD Rescue Rangers programme is $520 for three days.

How to register for ZooSchool

Though the June holiday camps sold out within one day, you can visit their website to sign your child up for their upcoming 2-hour programmes during June and July or full-day programmes in August and September.

What are you waiting for? Let your child’s learning adventure begin! 

ZooSchool, 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826, www.zooschool.mandai.com

Watch our video here for a sneak peek into ZooSchool! 

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