Brand New Kidzworld Opens In Singapore Zoo

● A world where children feel right at home with 250 animal friends from Animal Land, Little Paws and more
● Kids can go on the Ranger Buddies Quest to experience a phygital mission and be a positive force for change in the world

Kidzworld Singapore Zoo Canin Guests can swing by Canine Clubhouse in Little Paws and get a chance to snuggle up with our friendly dog residents. Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group

The new KidzWorld, also the Home of the Ranger Buddies, was launched at the Singapore Zoo today by Ms. Jane Ittogi, and Group CEO of Mandai Wildlife Group, Mr. Mike Barclay. The one-hectare KidzWorld augments Singapore Zoo’s 50-year heritage of providing children and their families with a living classroom to experience animal encounters and plenty of opportunities for playtime. It builds on the strengths of the park’s previous Rainforest KidzWorld (2009) and Children’s World (1991).

A place where learning and fun meet, the experiences have been designed to spark and grow love for animals, wildlife and nature. These range from interactive play, to meeting animals, to a new water maze to dial up the fun.

Singapore Zoo KidzWorld Water Maze Children playing with the water maze at Splish Splash. Image credit to Mandai Wildlife Group

“Our new children’s experience zone focuses on delivering a world-class petting zoo, combined with a wide array of play and adventure activities”, said Mike Barclay. “We firmly believe that zoos play a pivotal role in instilling a love and respect for nature through meaningful interactions with animals and other nature-based learning experiences. Our aspiration is that developing an affinity for nature will fire up the next generation to become nature stewards who will act for a world where people and wildlife can thrive together.”

Kidzworld Singapore Zoo Ranger Buddies Base Camp Mandai Wildlife Group At the Ranger Buddies Base Camp, get to know Kai and Yara, guardians of the Ranger Buddies universe and explore their hideout which features activities on colouring and virtually picking up trash in the pond. Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group

KidzWorld is also Home of the Ranger Buddies, an edutainment programme aimed at nurturing every child to become a future-ready and responsible global citizen by driving positive change for themselves, others and the world. With the newly soft-launched Ranger Buddies Quest that features unique interactive park experiences, children may set out from the Base Camp on physical missions to visit outposts, equipped with smart binoculars and a companion app. There are three outposts in KidzWorld where children can discover more about animal health, animal care and animal nutrition. Quest missions and outposts will be gradually added in the coming months and will take the Ranger Buddies on adventures in Singapore Zoo and River Wonders.

By actively participating in the array of Ranger Buddies activities at KidzWorld, children delve into the core of Ranger Buddies Quest where they learn about the seven critical C.O.U.R.A.G.E. strengths or life skills that equip and empower them to be future-ready. These traits correspond to each zone in KidzWorld, for instance, to be undaunted in getting up close with animal friends at the outdoor habitat Animal Land.

Kidzworld Singapore Zoo Mandai Wildlife Group Trainers Natalie and Damien taking falabellas Bollin and Partidor on a stroll out of the previous Rainforest KidzWorld to transition them to their new home. The miniature horses remained calm throughout and attracted many curious stares from guests. Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group

In preparing the 250 animal residents (from 30 species) including the Axis Deer, Sulcata Tortoises and ferrets for the move to their new home, the Animal Behaviour and Programmes team started conditioning them in June 2023. The mini migration took place on 21 October 2023 – the horses and dogs walked over to KidzWorld without a hitch, while the deer, chickens and ducks voluntarily entered crates with assistance from their trainers who offered treats as rewards which helped the transition to be as seamless as possible.

Singapore Zoo KidzWorld play area Play Trees, the dry play area at KidzWorld. Image credit to Mandai Wildlife Group

Guests can start planning their visit with a two-park bundle to Singapore Zoo and River Wonders at $54 for adults and $38 for children. This is a WildPass promotional bundle which can be purchased from now till 30 December 2023, and is exclusive for locals and applicable for visits from 1 November to 30 December.

Ranger Buddies Quest is currently available on Saturdays, Sundays, Public Holidays and school holidays. For details on Ranger Buddies Quest and other programmes at KidzWorld, please visit the website.

Tickets to Singapore Zoo are also available on Klook.

Today’s launch of the new KidzWorld is a culmination of the Golden ZOObilee celebrations that saw over 330,000 guests visit Singapore Zoo since May 2023 to enjoy events and activities like the ART-ZOO Happy ZOObilee Party, Backstage Pass: Incredible Invertebrates tour and the Mandai Wildlife Run.

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