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<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">One moment, you are wandering through Bali-inspired rice terraces. And the next, you are exploring the forests of Africa, before crossing Australia\u2019s rugged outback.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">It sounds like the start of a globetrotting holiday with your significant other. Yet these experiences can all be found at Bird Paradise, which is one part of the Mandai Wildlife Reserve.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Home to seven attractions including the Singapore Zoo, River Wonders, Exploria \u2013 one of South-east Asia\u2019s largest indoor nature-themed multimedia attractions \u2013 and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/environment\/rainforest-wild-asia-adventure-at-mandai-fully-open-after-launch-of-african-inspired-zone?ref=inline-article\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"gap-x-04 items-center inline text-primary-60 select-auto\" aria-label=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"custom-link\"><span class=\"inline font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"typography-test-id\">Rainforest Wild Adventure, which recently launched its new East zone<\/span><\/a>, the precinct has evolved into much more than just a place to see animals.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\"><i>Watch how one couple started their date with penguin royalty.<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Think immersive experiences, destination dining and overnight stays \u2013 opportunities to create new memories together. Beyond the wildlife, there is enough here to fill a date, a full day or even a weekend getaway.<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"responsive-iframe-base none ceros-experience\" title=\"ceros-wrapper\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/view.ceros.com\/spg\/mandai-explore\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer;undefinedclipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share;\" loading=\"eager\" data-testid=\"responsiveIframe\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.9\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-primary-headline-md-semibold\" data-testid=\"article-subhead-test-id\">Wildlife encounters and immersive experiences for couples<\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Bird Paradise alone spans 17 hectares (approximately 24 football fields) with more than 3,500 birds from over 400 species. These feathered residents live in eight walk-through aviaries with immersive concepts, each inspired by a famous natural habitat around the world.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">If Bali was where sparks first flew, the Kuok Group Wings of Asia aviary offers a chance to revisit those memories. Inspired by the island\u2019s iconic rice terraces and bamboo groves, it provides a picturesque backdrop for a leisurely stroll among pelicans, storks and other avian residents.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Over at Amazonian Jewels, be transported to the rainforests of Central and South America, where lush landscapes and colourful birds make it feel worlds away from Singapore.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Next, do not be surprised to catch whiffs of soothing eucalyptus at the Shaw Foundation Australian Outback and watch out for 30 bird species from Down Under.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Then bond over the various bird feeding sessions: Hand-feed Lady, a colourful Southern cassowary, or get ready for a flock of lories to descend on your cup of home-made nectar.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"landscape inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/80443648cceb60654bffec7c149855144082d717bcbb3b230541848935590b38?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/80443648cceb60654bffec7c149855144082d717bcbb3b230541848935590b38?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px and max-width: 3999px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/80443648cceb60654bffec7c149855144082d717bcbb3b230541848935590b38?w=900\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 4000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/80443648cceb60654bffec7c149855144082d717bcbb3b230541848935590b38\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/80443648cceb60654bffec7c149855144082d717bcbb3b230541848935590b38\" alt=\"mandai wildlife reserve bird paradise amazonian jewels\" class=\"aspect-landscape flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover landscape article-landscape mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 pt-08 pb-16\">\n<p class=\"inline text-secondary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">From towering trees to vibrant birdlife, Amazonian Jewels at Bird Paradise offers a glimpse into the rainforests of Central and South America.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inline text-tertiary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\"> <!-- -->PHOTO: MANDAI WILDLIFE RESERVE<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">At the Mandai Wildlife Reserve\u2019s Rainforest Wild Adventure, couples can keep an eye out for one of the world\u2019s most elusive animals. Often described as the \u201cforest giraffe\u201d, the okapi is making its South-east Asian debut at the park, giving visitors a rare chance to spot the shy creature from elevated trails and viewing points.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">There are more chances to get up close and personal with wildlife over at River Wonders within the Mandai Wildlife Reserve. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mandai.com\/en\/see-and-do\/backstage-pass-tours\/river-wonders\/manatee-mania.html?ref=inline-article\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"gap-x-04 items-center inline text-primary-60 select-auto\" aria-label=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"custom-link\"><span class=\"inline font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"typography-test-id\">Backstage Pass: Manatee Mania<\/span><\/a> includes a guided walking tour of the Amazon Flooded Forest before participants suit up and step into shallow waters for feeding and training sessions with resident manatees Eva, Pedro and Canola.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"landscape inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/b1c84b28be8cd971deb7b8f4115f8d709ef980de89166586c69bd78af1d67e0b?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/b1c84b28be8cd971deb7b8f4115f8d709ef980de89166586c69bd78af1d67e0b?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px and max-width: 3999px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/b1c84b28be8cd971deb7b8f4115f8d709ef980de89166586c69bd78af1d67e0b?w=900\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 4000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/b1c84b28be8cd971deb7b8f4115f8d709ef980de89166586c69bd78af1d67e0b\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/b1c84b28be8cd971deb7b8f4115f8d709ef980de89166586c69bd78af1d67e0b\" alt=\"mandai wildlife reserve river wonders backstage pass manatee mania\" class=\"aspect-landscape flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover landscape article-landscape mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 pt-08 pb-16\">\n<p class=\"inline text-secondary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">Swop the usual dinner date for something more memorable as you suit up and join River Wonders\u2019 resident manatees for a feeding session in the Amazon Flooded Forest.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inline text-tertiary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\"> <!-- -->PHOTO: MANDAI WILDLIFE RESERVE<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col gap-16 p-16 tablet:p-24 border border-default nested-element rounded-md break-words tablet:break-normal\" data-testid=\"nested-elements-test-id\">\n<h2 class=\"font-primary-headline-md-semibold\" data-testid=\"article-subhead-test-id\">Stretch your date budget further<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"landscape inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/403d2de94ab19cb081d6be2007bfcdf9ad17cf3504755e30b0f05a91066a9732?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/403d2de94ab19cb081d6be2007bfcdf9ad17cf3504755e30b0f05a91066a9732?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px and max-width: 3999px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/403d2de94ab19cb081d6be2007bfcdf9ad17cf3504755e30b0f05a91066a9732?w=900\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 4000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/403d2de94ab19cb081d6be2007bfcdf9ad17cf3504755e30b0f05a91066a9732\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/403d2de94ab19cb081d6be2007bfcdf9ad17cf3504755e30b0f05a91066a9732\" alt=\"\" class=\"aspect-landscape flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover landscape article-landscape mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 pt-08 pb-16\">\n<p class=\"inline text-secondary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">At the Singapore Zoo, Splash Safari offers a front-row seat to the playful antics of California sea lions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inline text-tertiary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\"> <!-- -->PHOTO: MANDAI WILDLIFE RESERVE<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Local residents who are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mandai.com\/en\/discover-mandai\/promotions\/2-attraction-pass.html?cmp=sg%7Cmp%7Cacq%7Cdest_launch%7Cpar%7Csph%7Cjul%7Cstdigital%7C&utm_campaign=dest_launch&utm_medium=par&utm_source=sph&utm_term=jul&ref=inline-article\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"gap-x-04 items-center inline text-primary-60 select-auto\" aria-label=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"custom-link\"><span class=\"inline font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"typography-test-id\">Wildpass<\/span><\/a> holders get to enjoy an exclusive bundle deal which gets them access to the Singapore Zoo or Rainforest Wild Adventure and a second attraction of their choice. Valid until Aug 31, 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><iframe class=\"responsive-iframe-base none ceros-experience\" title=\"ceros-wrapper\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/view.ceros.com\/spg\/mandai-play\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer;undefinedclipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share;\" loading=\"eager\" data-testid=\"responsiveIframe\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.9\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-primary-headline-md-semibold\" data-testid=\"article-subhead-test-id\">Adventure activities and spa experiences for couples<\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Rainforest Wild Adventure combines wildlife encounters with outdoor activities, making it a natural stop for couples looking to add a little adventure to their day. Your admission ticket is good for access to up to nine adrenaline-pumping activities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">In the west zone, visitors can tackle activities such as the Canopy Jump, which sees participants leap from heights of 13m or 20m, or take on the 16m-high Rock Wall Climb \u2013 one of Singapore\u2019s tallest outdoor climbing walls.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Over at the newly opened east zone, the Treetop Traverse challenges guests to embark on an adventure with suspended bridges and climbing nets, while the 500m-long Canopy Glider offers sweeping views of the forest canopy and the animals below.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"landscape inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/1ce6300e72570c712516765665a39524883fdff9f2b6f9c293ce64ae61500507?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/1ce6300e72570c712516765665a39524883fdff9f2b6f9c293ce64ae61500507?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px and max-width: 3999px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/1ce6300e72570c712516765665a39524883fdff9f2b6f9c293ce64ae61500507?w=900\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 4000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/1ce6300e72570c712516765665a39524883fdff9f2b6f9c293ce64ae61500507\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/1ce6300e72570c712516765665a39524883fdff9f2b6f9c293ce64ae61500507\" alt=\"mandai wildlife reserve rainforest wild adventure treetop traverse\" class=\"aspect-landscape flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover landscape article-landscape mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 pt-08 pb-16\">\n<p class=\"inline text-secondary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">Test your balance at Treetop Traverse, where suspended bridges and climbing nets offer a different perspective of Rainforest Wild Adventure\u2019s newly opened East zone.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inline text-tertiary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\"> <!-- -->PHOTO: MANDAI WILDLIFE RESERVE<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">But for those whose idea of fun is to let someone else do the hard work, have your knots and aches kneaded away at the Banyan Tree Spa. Located at Mandai Rainforest Resort, this is one of the few spas in Singapore that is nestled in lush greenery.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-primary-headline-md-semibold\" data-testid=\"article-subhead-test-id\">Night Safari experiences for date nights in Singapore<\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Date night takes on an entirely new meaning at the award-winning Night Safari which gives you the romance without the UV rays.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Book the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mandai.com\/en\/see-and-do\/signature-tours\/night-safari\/safari-adventure-tour.html?ref=inline-article\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"gap-x-04 items-center inline text-primary-60 select-auto\" aria-label=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"custom-link\"><span class=\"inline font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"typography-test-id\">Safari Adventure Tour<\/span><\/a> that comes with mocktails and a personal guide and buggy. This private tour also gets you reserved seats at the popular Creatures of the Night presentation where you can learn more about the binturong \u2013 which looks like a cross between a cat and a bear \u2013 fennec fox, spotted hyena and bearded pig.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">The experience concludes with a private feeding session featuring the park\u2019s stars, Neha the Asian elephant and Newari the Indian rhino.<\/p>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col gap-16 p-16 tablet:p-24 border border-default nested-element rounded-md break-words tablet:break-normal\" data-testid=\"nested-elements-test-id\">\n<h2 class=\"font-primary-headline-md-semibold\" data-testid=\"article-subhead-test-id\">Take a piece of Mandai home<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"landscape inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/d6eb09fb6a977882fb6c6b573bc61b3563f3945c7857f4c522a56cc2a9fe5f77?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/d6eb09fb6a977882fb6c6b573bc61b3563f3945c7857f4c522a56cc2a9fe5f77?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px and max-width: 3999px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/d6eb09fb6a977882fb6c6b573bc61b3563f3945c7857f4c522a56cc2a9fe5f77?w=900\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 4000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/d6eb09fb6a977882fb6c6b573bc61b3563f3945c7857f4c522a56cc2a9fe5f77\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/d6eb09fb6a977882fb6c6b573bc61b3563f3945c7857f4c522a56cc2a9fe5f77\" alt=\"mandai wildlife reserve talking toes socks\" class=\"aspect-landscape flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover landscape article-landscape mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 pt-08 pb-16\">\n<p class=\"inline text-secondary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">From chameleons to red pandas, these wildlife-themed socks from Talking Toes are inspired by some of Mandai\u2019s most beloved animal residents.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inline text-tertiary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\"> <!-- -->PHOTO: TALKING TOES<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"article-list-container\" data-testid=\"bulleted-article-list-test-id\">\n<ul class=\"pl-22 list-disc article-list-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"article-list-item list-item\" data-testid=\"bulleted-article-list-item-test-id\">\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\"><b>Shop matching keepsakes<\/b>: Bring home matching wildlife-themed socks from Talking Toes at the Singapore Zoo Shop and support conservation efforts at the same time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-item list-item\" data-testid=\"bulleted-article-list-item-test-id\">\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\"><b>Sip for conservation<\/b>: Enjoy a cup of Owa Coffee at Owa Bistro and discover how every brew supports Mandai Nature\u2019s Javan gibbon conservation project.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"article-list-item list-item\" data-testid=\"bulleted-article-list-item-test-id\">\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\"><b>Experience restoration with purpose<\/b>: See how well-loved plush toys are given a second life through repair and sustainable practices at Toy Doctor.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><iframe class=\"responsive-iframe-base none ceros-experience\" title=\"ceros-wrapper\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/view.ceros.com\/spg\/mandai-dine\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer;undefinedclipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share;\" loading=\"eager\" data-testid=\"responsiveIframe\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.9\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-primary-headline-md-semibold\" data-testid=\"article-subhead-test-id\">Unique dining experiences at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve<\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">There is little reason to leave the precinct when hunger strikes. Plus, the options here are truly out of the ordinary.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Destination dining awaits at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mandai.com\/en\/dine-and-shop\/dining-outlets\/rainforest-wild-adventure\/cavern-restaurant.html?ref=inline-article\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"gap-x-04 items-center inline text-primary-60 select-auto\" aria-label=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"custom-link\"><span class=\"inline font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"typography-test-id\">Cavern Restaurant<\/span><\/a> at Rainforest Wild Adventure. While you wine and dine with your other half, be awed by the realistic cave setting inspired by Sarawak\u2019s Mulu caves. Fun fact: the dimly-lit ambience makes even lunch hour romantic.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"landscape inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/3aeadb3846061369eb9b843a2a76581173d39b921b8484382999c411e0629d9e?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/3aeadb3846061369eb9b843a2a76581173d39b921b8484382999c411e0629d9e?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px and max-width: 3999px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/3aeadb3846061369eb9b843a2a76581173d39b921b8484382999c411e0629d9e?w=900\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 4000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/3aeadb3846061369eb9b843a2a76581173d39b921b8484382999c411e0629d9e\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/3aeadb3846061369eb9b843a2a76581173d39b921b8484382999c411e0629d9e\" alt=\"mandai wildlife reserve cavern restaurant\" class=\"aspect-landscape flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover landscape article-landscape mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 pt-08 pb-16\">\n<p class=\"inline text-secondary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">Whether you are stopping by for lunch or dinner, Cavern Restaurant\u2019s cave-inspired setting makes any meal feel a little more special.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inline text-tertiary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\"> <!-- -->PHOTO: MANDAI WILDLIFE RESERVE<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">For a unique lunch setting, head for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mandai.com\/en\/dine-and-shop\/wild-dining\/bird-paradise\/lunch-in-the-wild.html?ref=inline-article\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"gap-x-04 items-center inline text-primary-60 select-auto\" aria-label=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"custom-link\"><span class=\"inline font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"typography-test-id\">Lunch in the Wild<\/span><\/a> at Crimson Restaurant over at Bird Paradise. The experience grants you access to the park for the day and includes a personal encounter and photo opportunity with resident birds at the PropNex Sky Amphitheatre.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">But what will make your date a standout: the four-course set lunch in the company of some gorgeous feathered friends who will be perching \u201cbeside\u201d your table from their outdoor aviary.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"landscape inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/4f4bf708613241402bce7c76093a7b258cbe2383125e006bfdf6d22598c3dd43?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/4f4bf708613241402bce7c76093a7b258cbe2383125e006bfdf6d22598c3dd43?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px and max-width: 3999px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/4f4bf708613241402bce7c76093a7b258cbe2383125e006bfdf6d22598c3dd43?w=900\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 4000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/4f4bf708613241402bce7c76093a7b258cbe2383125e006bfdf6d22598c3dd43\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/4f4bf708613241402bce7c76093a7b258cbe2383125e006bfdf6d22598c3dd43\" alt=\"mandai wildlife reserve bird paradise lunch in the wild\" class=\"aspect-landscape flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover landscape article-landscape mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 pt-08 pb-16\">\n<p class=\"inline text-secondary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">Lunch in the Wild combines a personal bird encounter with a four-course meal set against the backdrop of Bird Paradise.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inline text-tertiary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\"> <!-- -->PHOTO: MANDAI WILDLIFE RESERVE<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><iframe class=\"responsive-iframe-base none ceros-experience\" title=\"ceros-wrapper\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"https:\/\/view.ceros.com\/spg\/mandai-stay\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer;undefinedclipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share;\" loading=\"eager\" data-testid=\"responsiveIframe\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.9\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"font-primary-headline-md-semibold\" data-testid=\"article-subhead-test-id\">Where to stay overnight at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve<\/h2>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">For those keen to turn a day trip into an overnight escape, there are several ways to stay within the precinct.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">For an idyllic staycation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.banyantree.com\/singapore\/mandai-rainforest-resort-by-banyan-tree?ref=inline-article\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"gap-x-04 items-center inline text-primary-60 select-auto\" aria-label=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"custom-link\"><span class=\"inline font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"typography-test-id\">Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree<\/span><\/a> keeps you close to all the Mandai Wildlife Reserve attractions so you can spread out your itinerary over a day or two.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">To celebrate a special occasion, dial up the romance with the Sanctuary Suite which comes with a living room as well as a breathtaking view of the nearby Upper Seletar Reservoir from your room balcony.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">For a different kind of celebration, consider checking into one of the resort\u2019s treehouses. Complete with a king-sized bed, private patio and complimentary minibar, they offer couples a chance to wake up to rainforest views and enjoy a slower pace of life surrounded by nature.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"landscape inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/4d16b2f11f874bea0471348ceb2a8a08998ce035886ac03273b9d783daeacf09?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/4d16b2f11f874bea0471348ceb2a8a08998ce035886ac03273b9d783daeacf09?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px and max-width: 3999px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/4d16b2f11f874bea0471348ceb2a8a08998ce035886ac03273b9d783daeacf09?w=900\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 4000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/4d16b2f11f874bea0471348ceb2a8a08998ce035886ac03273b9d783daeacf09\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/4d16b2f11f874bea0471348ceb2a8a08998ce035886ac03273b9d783daeacf09\" alt=\"mandai wildlife reserve mandai rainforest resort by banyan tree treehouse\" class=\"aspect-landscape flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover landscape article-landscape mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 pt-08 pb-16\">\n<p class=\"inline text-secondary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">Surrounded by lush greenery, the treehouses at Mandai Rainforest Resort by Banyan Tree offer couples a secluded retreat in the heart of nature.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inline text-tertiary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\"> <!-- -->PHOTO: MANDAI WILDLIFE RESERVE<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Couples looking to get closer to nature can check into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mandai.com\/en\/stay\/glamping-in-the-wild\/crocodile-lodge.html?ref=inline-article\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"gap-x-04 items-center inline text-primary-60 select-auto\" aria-label=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"custom-link\"><span class=\"inline font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"typography-test-id\">Glamping in the Wild at the Crocodile Lodge<\/span><\/a> at Rainforest Wild Adventure. This unique two-day-one-night stay lets you access all of the park activities and also includes two meals and a light supper.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"landscape inline-media-wrapper\" data-testid=\"inline-media-test-id\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-start relative w-fit\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/c18c5d1db6c8968537f2ff6b7e9d659079dc1d08d62fedbb2332df56c0b3421e?w=480\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 720px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/c18c5d1db6c8968537f2ff6b7e9d659079dc1d08d62fedbb2332df56c0b3421e?w=720\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 721px and max-width: 3999px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/c18c5d1db6c8968537f2ff6b7e9d659079dc1d08d62fedbb2332df56c0b3421e?w=900\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 4000px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/c18c5d1db6c8968537f2ff6b7e9d659079dc1d08d62fedbb2332df56c0b3421e\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/straitstimes\/c18c5d1db6c8968537f2ff6b7e9d659079dc1d08d62fedbb2332df56c0b3421e\" alt=\"mandai wildlife reserve glamping crocodile lodge\" class=\"aspect-landscape flex items-start shrink-0 object-cover landscape article-landscape mobile:w-auto tablet:w-auto\" data-testid=\"image-test-id\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/picture><\/div><figcaption class=\"mobile:mx-16 tablet:mx-00 pt-08 pb-16\">\n<p class=\"inline text-secondary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-caption-test-id\">Spend the night in an air-conditioned tent at Crocodile Lodge, where glamping combines the comforts of a staycation with the experience of sleeping close to wildlife.<\/p>\n<p class=\"inline text-tertiary font-secondary-captions-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"inline-media-credit-test-id\"> <!-- -->PHOTO: MANDAI WILDLIFE RESERVE<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\">Guests also enjoy a guided forest trek in the morning before returning to an air-conditioned tent for the night.<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\"><i>Ready for a weekend escape without leaving Singapore? <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mandai.com\/en.html?ref=inline-article\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"gap-x-04 items-center inline text-primary-60 select-auto\" aria-label=\"link\" target=\"_blank\" data-testid=\"custom-link\"><span class=\"inline font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"typography-test-id\"><i>Discover all that the Mandai Wildlife Reserve has to offer.<\/i><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-primary font-tertiary-body-baseline-regular\" data-testid=\"article-paragraph-annotation-test-id\"><i>In partnership with the Mandai Wildlife Reserve<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<center><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/life\/couples-getaway-date-ideas-in-singapore-mandai-wildlife-reserve\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><br \/>\n<center\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One moment, you are wandering through Bali-inspired rice terraces. 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