Something strange is unfolding at Curiosity Cove with Ranger Buddies, an edutainment brand that nurtures children to make a positive difference for themselves, others, and the world. The indoor playscape’s inaugural event, The Mischief Within, invites families to step into playful mystery this Halloween, where familiar places have changed, clues have appeared, and Ranger Buddies Al and Min need help to crack the case.
Candy bags in hand, guests get in the spirit of Treat or Trick by tracking down roving crew around Curiosity Cove to sweeten the night. Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
Running from 1 October to 1 November 2026, the event unfolds across two experiences: Boo-tiful Day, with carnival games and activities daily from 10am to 5.30pm, and Sundown on selected Friday to Sunday evenings from 6.30pm to 9.30pm, when Curiosity Cove takes on a spooky after-dark twist with a trail activity and live performances. Families are encouraged to come dressed in their Halloween best at Sundown, with a chance to be crowned Best Dressed.
At Boo-tiful Day, young Ranger Buddies can take on carnival challenges, helping to topple a mischief-conjured pumpkin wall, or teaming up to blast a horde of mischievous pumpkins. Those who love to get creative can make their own neon glow painting or glowing night lamp to take home as a Halloween keepsake. Sweeten the visit by picking up a candy bag and then tracking down the roving crew around Curiosity Cove for trick-or-treating.
Young Ranger Buddies aim at a horde of pumpkin targets during Pumpkin Blast, one of the carnival challenges at Boo-tiful Day. Credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
As Sundown begins, The Mischief grows stronger. Curiosity Cove transforms into the setting for The Mischief Within Trail, an after-dark adventure through the playscape. In groups, Ranger Buddies must track down a mysterious presence by rallying a hoverball towards the finish point to reveal the next clue, counting watchful eyes glowing in the dark, piecing a reef creature back together at Reef Retreat, and navigating a maze to crack the final code to seal The Mischief away for good. The night builds up to a mesmerising bubble performance by CJ Bubbles, and closes with a victory parade, where best-dressed awards are presented to one child winner and one family winner each night.
The night’s adventure does not have to end when The Mischief is sealed away. The Play & Stay bundle combines Curiosity Cove Sundown admission with a tent stay at Reservoir Retreat for 2 to 4 guests, giving families the option to extend their Halloween adventure into an overnight getaway.
Guests can also enjoy special Halloween-themed bites at the Ranger Buddies Café and daily at Owa Bistro during the event period.
Halloween treats available at Rangers Cafe in Curiosity Cove and Owa Bistro. Credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
Event tickets are on sale now, with special rates for Friends of Mandai, WildPass holders and corporate groups, and a 25 per cent discount for Ranger Buddies members. Boo-tiful Day activities are included with regular Curiosity Cove admission. Sundown requires a separate admission ticket. Guests with existing Curiosity Cove day-admission tickets can extend their visit into the Sundown session for an additional $25. Tickets can be purchased online or on-site at Curiosity Cove.
For more information on The Mischief Within, visit here.
KEY ACTIVITIES & PROMOTIONS AT A GLANCE: THE MISCHIEF WITHIN (1 OCT – 1 NOV 2026)
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*Boo-tiful Day activities are included with regular Curiosity Cove admission; pricing below is for Sundown admission only. Guests with existing tickets for Curiosity Cove day admission sessions can extend their visit into the Sundown session for an additional $25.
Kids playing with ambient smoke bubbles at the Grasslands Watering Hole. Credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
Pricing for Sundown programme
Public
Each ticket admits 1 adult + 1 child, with add-on rates for additional adults and children.
📅 2 & 3, 9 & 10, 16-18, 23-25, 30 & 31 Oct, and 1 Nov 2026
🕙 6.30pm – 9.30pm (last entry 8.30pm)
🏷 Sat (Peak): $50 for 1 adult + 1 Child; $15 per additional adult; $25 per additional child
🏷 Fri & Sun (Non-peak): $40 for 1 adult + 1 Child; $15 per additional adult; $25 per additional child
Friends of Mandai
🏷 Special Friends of Mandai rates, applicable all days.
🏷 Fri-Sun: $25 for 1 adult + 1 Child; $10 per additional adult; $15 per additional child
WildPass
🏷 10-15% off for WildPass holders.
🏷 Sat (Peak): $47 for 1 adult + 1 Child; $13.50 per additional adult; $22.50 per additional child
🏷 Fri & Sun (Non-peak): $36 for 1 adult + 1 Child; $13.50 per additional adult; $22.50 per additional child
Activities
Boo-tiful Day programme
Pick up a Quest Card and collect stamps during the event. Just two stamps are needed to redeem an exclusive Halloween Badge. Credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
Boo-tiful Carnival – Station #1: Mischief Knockdown
📅 1 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
🕙 10.00am – 5.30pm, daily and 6:30pm – 9:30pm, during Halloween Sundown sessions
📍 L1M, Curiosity Cove
🏷 Included with Curiosity Cove admission
The Mischief has magically caused pumpkins to form a wall. Guests must try to knock down all the pumpkins in three tries. Successful completion earns 1 stamp on the Quest Card.
Boo-tiful Carnival – Station #2: Pumpkin Blast
📅 1 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
🕙 10.00am – 5.30pm, daily and 6:30pm – 9:30pm, during Halloween Sundown sessions
📍 L1M, Curiosity Cove
🏷 Included with Curiosity Cove admission
A horde of mischievous pumpkins has gathered outside Curiosity Cove. Team up in groups of up to 2 and use a Mischief Blaster to blast all 10 pumpkins. Successful completion earns 1 stamp on the Quest Card.
Crafty Cauldron
📅 1 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
🕙 10.00am – 5.30pm, daily and 6:30pm – 9:30pm, during Halloween Sundown sessions
📍 L1M, Tinker Corner, Curiosity Cove
🏷 $6 per craft, or 3 for $15
Choose between creating a Neon Glow Painting or a Glow Night Lamp. Includes craft kits with materials provided. Purchase of a craft earns 1 stamp on the Quest Card.
Trick or Treat
📅 1 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
🕙 10.00am – 5.30pm, daily and 6:30pm – 9:30pm, during Halloween Sundown sessions
📍 Around Curiosity Cove
🏷 $6 per candy bag
Purchase a candy bag pre-filled with candies and chocolates, and approach the Ranger Buddies Crew around Curiosity Cove to collect more treats.
Sundown programming (selected dates only)
The Mischief Within Trail
📅 2 & 3, 9 & 10, 16-18, 23-25, 30 & 31 Oct, and 1 Nov 2026
🕙 6.30pm – 9.30pm
📍 Curiosity Cove
🏷 Included with event admission
Piece together clues to restore the Sea Jelly or Octopus during Reef Rescue, a challenge at The Mischief Within Trail. Credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
A 4-challenge trail across Curiosity Cove, contributing a total of 4 stamps to the Quest Card:
- Midnight Dash (2 groups of 4) take turns to send a hoverball towards the finish point in a rally-style challenge to uncover a clue for the next challenge location
- Whooo’s There? – venture through the maze into the Snake’s Belly, count the pairs of glowing eyes and report to the Ranger Buddies Crew for the next clue
- Reef Rescue (groups of 2) – collect jigsaw pieces from the Reef Bed to restore the Sea Jelly or Octopus and reveal the next clue
- The Secret Burrow + What Lies Within (finale) – locate all 4 hidden animal stations in the maze to identify each animal and its corresponding number, then decode the lock at the final location to seal away The Mischief for good.
Guests also receive a certificate on completion of all 4 challenges.
The Mischief Live!
📅 2 & 3, 9 & 10, 16-18, 23-25, 30 & 31 Oct, and 1 Nov 2026
🕙 6.30pm – 9.30pm
📍 Curiosity Cove
🏷 Included with event admission
The Mischief comes alive with a dazzling bubble show filled with floating, glowing surprises, performed by CJ Bubbles.
Victory Parade
📅 2 & 3, 9 & 10, 16-18, 23-25, 30 & 31 Oct, and 1 Nov 2026
🕙 6.30pm – 9.30pm
📍 Curiosity Cove
🏷 Included with event admission
Celebrate the victory with The Mischief sealed away. The parade includes the Best Dressed Awards, with 1 child winner and 1 family winner presented per Sundown event day.
Halloween-themed treats
Specially designed Halloween bites available at the Ranger Buddies Café and Owa Bistro.
📅 1 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
Ranger Buddies Café
🕙 Weekends only, and during Halloween Sundown sessions (selected Friday – Sunday evenings)
📍 L1M, Curiosity Cove
Owa Bistro
🕙 Daily
📍 Singapore Zoo entrance
Play & Stay Bundle
📅 2 & 3, 9 & 10, 16-18, 23-25, 30 & 31 Oct, and 1 Nov 2026
📍 Reservoir Retreat; Curiosity Cove
🏷 From $229 onwards
Guests can unwind right after an evening of mischief at the Sundown experience, with an overnight tent stay at Reservoir Retreat for 2 to 4 guests.
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