Did you know that Singapore is home to more than 400 species of marine fish? Did you know that it also houses 250 species of hard corals, which is almost one-third of the diversity found in the world? Join us at the Festival to explore and learn more about Singapore’s rich biodiversity!
The Festival of Biodiversity is an annual event which aims to create awareness and foster a sense of appreciation for our natural heritage.
Initiated in 2012, the Festival of Biodiversity is organised by the National Parks Board in collaboration with the Biodiversity Roundtable. The Biodiversity Roundtable is an initiative which includes Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) involved in local biodiversity issues, and NParks.
Festival of Biodiversity – 15th edition this year
Organised by the National Parks Board (NParks) in collaboration with the Biodiversity Roundtable (a group which includes more than 20 NGOs involved in local biodiversity issues), this yearly celebration aims to raise awareness and foster a sense of appreciation for our natural heritage in our City in Nature. The festival also marks the International Day for Biological Diversity, celebrated on 22 May.
📅 6 & 7 Jun 2026
🕙 10am – 7.30pm
📍 The Plaza, National Library Building
Festival highlights
The public can look forward to an exciting array of booths by nature community groups and schools, alongside exhibitions, talks, workshops, and game stations for all ages. All programmes are free to attend, though some require advance registration due to limited slots. The full list of activities can be found here.
Highlights include
Spotlight Talks for Children
Changi Intertidal Virtual Exploration
By Young Nautilus
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.
📅 7 Jun 2026
🕙 10.15am – 11.45am
Snakes in Singapore: The Long and Short of It
By Herpetological Society of Singapore
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!
📅 7 Jun 2026
🕙 3.30pm 50pm
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!
📅 7 Jun 2026
🕙 10.15am – 2pm
‘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.
📅 7 Jun 2026
🕙 2.15pm – 4pm
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.
📅 7 Jun 2026
🕙 4pm – 5.30pm
‘Conservation Seekers’ Boardgame Workshop
By World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) (Singapore)
Join us for 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 – 30 minutes, with up to three rounds in the 1h 45min session.
📅 7 Jun 2026
🕙 4.15pm – 6pm
🎭🎪 JUNE SCHOOL HOLIDAY 2026 🎪🎭
Welcome to the June school holidays! Make the most of the break with your little ones – explore our curated list of fun, engaging, and family-friendly activities happening across Singapore during the June School Holidays in Singapore 2026.
This year, the Dragon Boat Festival lands on 19 June 2026. Discover our selection of places to purchase traditional rice dumplings in Singapore.
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