Guide To KidzWorld In Singapore Zoo: Safari Playground, Animal Feeding & Water Maze

KidzWorld reopens at Singapore Zoo

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If you’re running out of things to do with kids, here’s something to help break up the usual indoor playground rotation. Cue KidzWorld at Singapore Zoo –  located inside Mandai Wildlife Reserve.

Having recently reopened to much anticipation, the park features indoor and outdoor petting zoos, a water maze, and a slew of interactive Ranger Buddies quests for the children to embark on.

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Previously known as Rainforest KidzWorld

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On 16th October 2023, the announcement of Rainforest KidzWorld’s closure broke the lil hearts of many loyal fans who fell in love with its free-roaming piglets, turtles, horses, and rabbits.

Having been around since 2008, the park was an iconic fixture at Singapore Zoo. Flocks of families would come here to cool off at the water playground, ride the carousel, feed the animals, and catch the dogs and cats doing tricks.

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Opening with 7 zones

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After 10 days of closure for a facelift, the fan-fave attraction reopened on 25th October 2023. The park is split into 7 zones: Little Paws and Animal Land petting zoos, Splish Splash water maze, Play Trees playground, Ranger Buddies Quest, and Animal Buddies shows. There’s also a KidzWorld Cafe and gift shop within the vicinity.

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Animal Land & Little Paws petting zoos

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Take a tour of the petting zoos and meet the friendly animals at KidzWorld.

As soon as you step inside Little Paws, you’ll be met with 3 playpens filled with cuddly rabbits and 2 separate sections that are home to the rescue dogs and cats.

Outside at Animal Land, there are falabella horses, free-roaming pygmy goats, and Sulcata tortoises lazily munching on their greens.

With the help of an animal trainer, visitors will be able to enter the ranch to get up close with the animals and take a bazillion photos with them. If you love farm animals and cute content for your feed, don’t miss it.

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Play Trees playground

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Across from the animal ranches, you’ll find an enormous safari-themed Play Trees – an outdoor playground at KidzWorld for kiddos aged 5 and above.

Expect a giant metal tube slide that’ll send mini riders speeding from atop the wooden tower, as well as a wide assortment of chill attractions for the tinier tots like a wooden swing, rope bridges, mini trampolines, and a mini rock climbing wall.

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Splish Splash water maze

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To cool off after several rounds of zipping down the tube slide and running up the ramps, round the kids up and head over to Splish Splash water maze.

Over here, the kiddos can frolic in dozens of water jets while parents can hopefully sip on an icy cold drink in peace. Shower facilities are available for you to rinse off. Just make sure you bring swimwear for the kids and a change of clothes for the whole fam.

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Ranger Buddies Quest interactive missions

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Ranger Buddies Quest is designed for children to learn a thing or two about wildlife and the environment. It’s an add-on that you can purchase along with your Singapore Zoo tickets, and mission booklets cost $8 each, or $19.20 for 3. You can collect your booklets at the Ranger Buddies Base Camp before embarking on your adventures.

Upon entering, children will be given a binocular each in order to explore the 3 zones inside. For the missions, parents are required to tag along as they’ll need to download the Ranger Buddies app to sign the kiddos up.

Inside the Ranger Buddies Basecamp, there’ll be a series of interactive gameplay like colouring animals and collecting trash in the pond.

After each mission, kiddos will be able to learn about animals in the wild and how to make small but positive changes for the environment. Upon completion of each mission booklet, aspiring rangers will even be awarded with a nifty pin to wear proudly.

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Animal Buddies Plaza

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At the Animal Buddies Plaza, both kids and grown-ups will get to catch a series of performances by the park’s very own 4-legged residents.

Image credit: Mandai Wildlife Group

On the lineup are doggos showing off their abilities to do tricks and sniff out danger, goats’ climbing skills, and cats and horses’ dance show. Called the Animal Friends Presentation, there are 2 shows daily, one at 11am and another at 2pm, and each one lasts about 15-20 minutes.

Image credit: Mandai Wildlife Group

At 4pm, swing by for the Dance Your Heart Out! show too. The little ones will pick up dance moves inspired by their favourite animal companions, so it’s bound to be a whale of a time.

If you happen to forget the show timings, do check the Mandai website for exact Animal Buddies show times before you go.

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What to bring for KidzWorld?

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Packing for KidzWorld is pretty much the same as packing for the zoo, but you’ll probably want to bring some extra kid-friendly essentials so your little one can feel comfortable while having a blast. For starters, make sure to slather on some sunscreen on both yourself and your child to keep the harmful UV rays at bay.

If you need some extra protection, get hats for the entire fam, or pack a lightweight umbrella to shield you from both the sun and rain. On that note, remember to keep yourselves hydrated; this handy tumbler keeps your drinks refreshingly cold whenever you need to take a sip. When the kids want to run wild in KidzWorld’s water playground, keep things sanitary by putting them in a pair of swimming diapers.

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Where to eat at KidzWorld?

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You’ve got a couple of food options when your stomach starts rumbling during your trip to KidzWorld. Since it’s located within the Singapore Zoo, you can make a pit stop at eateries such as Ah Meng Bistro and Ah Meng Restaurant, both of which are located opposite Tram Stop 1.

The KidzWorld Café.
Image credit: Mandai Wildlife Group

At the park’s entrance, Chomel Bistro and Inuka Café are both restaurants that whip up authentic local dishes like kaya toast, nasi lemak, and laksa. But, if you don’t want to stray too far from KidzWorld, you can choose to dine at the KidzWorld Café, or dig into some fast food at the KFC outlet there.

Image credit: Mandai Wildlife Group

For dessert, get an icy cold treat at Häagen-Dazs ice cream shop which can be found at the Singapore Zoo’s entrance, while The Wild Mart also has adorable animal-themed bites in the form of steamed buns.

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Visit KidzWorld Singapore Zoo & hang out with the animals

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If you’re after a spanking new destination to burn the kids’ energy off and set them up for a sweet snooze, then KidzWorld has your name on it.

While you’re there, don’t forget to pop in the gift shop located at the entrance of KidzWorld. There’s a slew of safari animal plushies, books, puzzles, and kids’ clothing and accessories for you to splash some cash on.

If you’re planning a visit soon, you’ll be glad to know that entry to KidzWorld is included with every ticket to Singapore Zoo. Moreover, Singapore citizens can enjoy a 20% discount on zoo tickets simply by signing up for Mandai Wildlife Reserve’s free WildPass digital programme.

Check out KidzWorld at Singapore Zoo

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Photography by Sherlyn Lee Si Hui
Originally published on 26th October 2023. Last updated by Khoo Yong Hao on 8th March 2025.