Lifelike landscapes created with MC’s specialty mortars

The Mandai Wildlife Reserve is considered Singapore’s flagship destination for nature tourism and wildlife conservation. With over 4.4 million annual visitors – including one million at the 2023 opening of “Bird Paradise” – it ranks among Southeast Asia’s most important zoological attractions.

A holistic transformation for new animal worlds

The 126-hectare site is being redeveloped with a holistic concept that blends nature experience, education, and inclusion. Key milestones in this transformation include the “Bird Paradise” park, opened in 2023, which features eight thematic zones representing global ecosystems – from African rainforests to South American wetlands – and “Rainforest Wild Asia,” Southeast Asia’s first adventure-style zoo, which opened in April 2025. Visitors can explore immersive animal habitats via suspension bridges, cave passages, and accessible forest trails with sensory stations – offering a unique mix of adventure, learning, and sustainability.

High technical demands and design ambitions

A project of this scale comes with substantial construction challenges. The realistic design of rock structures and surfaces had to withstand the tropical climate and heavy foot traffic. Complex terrain profiles, steep pathways, and diverse requirements for texture, slip resistance, and visual consistency had to be addressed, all while meeting high aesthetic standards.