What's New In June: NEW Jurassic World, Mandai ZooSchool, FutureWorld's Reopening & More
New month, new finds! This month, there are two new openings to make a beeline for, including a dinosaur park at Cloud Forest, a free interactive play space at Asian Civilisations Museum and the revamped SuperPark Singapore. Plus, Gallery Children's Biennale 2025 is back with baby-friendly installations, SuperPark Singapore gets a revamp, and ArtScience Museum's acclaimed Future World reopens along with a new collaborative artwork exhibit.
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Mandai ZooSchool: Singapore's first wildlife adventure school
Keen to give your kids a learning experience like no other? Check out ZooSchool's exciting adventure programmes, specially designed for kids aged 3 to 12. Choose from a two-hour programme where kids can join an exciting card game challenge to learn fun facts about animals, or a full-day programme that includes wildlife interactions, basic first aid training and zookeeper talks. Plus, keep an eye out for their upcoming parent-tots nature-play sessions that are in the works!
Deets: Mandai ZooSchool, 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826, www.zooschool.mandai.com
Jurassic World At Cloud Forest: Life-sized dinos & petting zoo
Got a dino fan at home? Get tickets to Cloud Forest's newest addition–Jurassic World: The Experience. Here, dino fans can marvel at life-sized animatronic dinosaurs while soaking in the cool and relaxing atmosphere of the Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay. Watch the prehistoric world come to life with an 8.5-metre tall Brachiosaurus that's almost three stories high, a terrifying Tyrannosaurus rex, and more. Look out for tiny Composognathus hidden within the pathways, plus get up close with baby dinosaurs at the Petting Zoo area.
Deets: Jurassic World: The Experience, Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953, www.gardensbythebay.com.sg
Read more: Where To See Dinosaurs In Singapore
Singapore Symphony Orchestra: Exciting family concerts
From 10am on 10 June 2025, you can book your tickets to Singapore Symphony Orchestra's upcoming family concerts because there's something for every music lover! Embark on a symphonic space adventure and navigate a galaxy of planets at Young Spacefarer's Guide to the Orchestra (6 September 2025, 11am & 2pm), perfect for families new to the orchestra. Bring babies along for SSO Babies' Proms (13 & 14 September 2025, 11am & 2pm), an energetic and engaging session where you and your little ones can move freely during the concert.
For Halloween, check out SSO's Temasek Foundation × SSO: Halloween Spooktacular! (1 November 2025, 11am & 2pm; 2 November 2025, 11am), a spine-tingling concert with ghoulish giggles, mysterious melodies and plenty of Halloween flair. Next year, Wild Symphony with Maestro Mouse and his animal friends (21 March 2026, 11am & 2pm; 22 March 2026, 11am) will bring Dan Brown's bestselling children's book to life with poetry, animated visuals and enchanting melodies. Plus, come an hour before the show for pre-show activities, including the ever-popular Instrument Petting Zoo, so little ones can try playing the harp, cello and trumpet!
Note: Concerts for Children shows are recommended for children aged 5 and above, and SSO Babies' Proms are recommended for children aged 6 and below. For SSO Babies' Proms, admission is free for children under 2 if they are accompanied by an adult with a ticket.
Deets: Singapore Symphony Orchestra Family Concerts, Esplanade Concert Hall & Victoria Concert Hall, www.sso.org.sg
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Gallery Children's Biennale 2025: Eight art installations for kids
Gallery Children's Biennale 2025 is back at National Gallery Singapore with eight interactive art installations for kids of all ages. The theme of this edition is 'Tomorrow We'll Be' and spotlights four core values: Joy, Kindness, Dream and Love. For the first time ever, all of the installations are baby-friendly so they can explore the world through multi-sensorial art installations and engaging programmes like storytelling workshops, adventure trails, craft activities and more.
Deets: Gallery Children's Biennale 2025, National Gallery Singapore, 1 Saint Andrew's Road, Singapore 178957, www.nationalgallery.sg
Curiosity Cove: New play space at Asian Civilisations Museum
Curiosity Cove is a new family-friendly space at the Asian Civilisations Museum that invites the young and young-at-heart to discover who they are through hands-on activities, sensory experiences and plenty of play! Explore three thematic zones to answer these questions: 'Who am I?', 'What's my story?' and 'What can I create?' Each zone encourages you to unleash creativity through art, music and play–the sky is the limit!
Deets: Curiosity Cove, Asian Civilisations Museum, 1 Empress Place, Singapore 179555, www.nhb.gov.sg
Read more: Must-Visit Kid-Friendly Museums & Exhibitions In Singapore
Mandai: New wildlife experiences & promos
Celebrate SG60 at Mandai with new wildlife experiences and fabulous deals and promos for family memories this June holidays! From 7 June 2025, Hello from the Wild launches with 20-minute experiences that will give you up-close encounters with the gentle capybara at River Wonders and fennec foxes and ring-tailed lemurs at Singapore Zoo. Plus, Backstage Pass: Penguin Encounters gives you the chance to meet adorable penguins at Bird Paradise. Plus, there are great deals to cop! Get two admission tickets to Singapore Zoo or River Wonders at $60, while seniors can enjoy the 'Friends of Mandai' five-park membership at a special rate of $60.
Deets: Mandai Wildlife Group, 80 Mandai Lake Road, Singapore 729826, www.mandai.com
SuperPark Singapore: Revamped with 13 new attractions
SuperPark Singapore reopens its doors, and it's bigger and bolder than ever before! Look forward to 34 exhilarating activities, including 13 brand-new installations and an in-park café. Spanning 25,000 square feet, this indoor playground in Singapore is one that your kids will want to come back to for more unstoppable fun. From an interactive games arena to an adventure zone with a climbing wall and a new Airbag Donut Slide, this indoor playground promises fun for the whole family!
Deets: SuperPark Singapore, 3 Temasek Boulevard, #01-488 Suntec City Mall, Singapore 038983, www.superpark.com.sg
ArtScience Museum: New installation & revamped exhibition
Head to ArtScience Museum to explore a new installation created by renowned South Korean artist Do Ho Suh and his two daughters. Sculpted from colourful clay, Artland features fantastical plants, creatures and landscapes, inviting the young and old to contribute their own clay creations to this collaborative artwork. Plus, don't miss the revamped Future World: Where Art Meets Science which features major new installations by teamLab that explore the beauty of nature.
Deets: ArtScience Museum, 6 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018974, www.marinabaysands.com
Retykle: Pre-loved pop-up shop at Plaza Singapura
Check out Retykle's pop-up shop at Plaza Singapura where you can get 50 to 90% off over 2,500 preloved and new designer kids' fashion brands. From Bonpoint to Ralph Lauren, Jacadi, Moncler and more, you're sure to find cute kids' fashion to update the kids' wardrobe. They add fresh pieces every week, so you'll always have a reason to visit again. Plus, your pop-up (and online) purchases are also saved to your Retykle Virtual Closet so you can easily resell them when the kids have outgrown them!
Deets: Retykle at Plaza Singapura, 68 Orchard Road, #04-14, Singapore 238839, www.retykle.sg
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Raffles Sentosa Singapore: New luxury all-villa resort opens
If you fancy a luxurious getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life, retreat to Raffles Sentosa Singapore, the first all-villa resort on Sentosa Island. Here, you'll be surrounded by lush greenery, and you can unwind in a villa that will make you feel like royalty with expansive floor-to-ceiling windows. Each villa comes with a private pool and outdoor terrace, and you can enjoy the legendary Raffles Butler service for ultimate comfort and convenience. For a holistic experience, indulge in a relaxing massage, hit the gym or enjoy a science-backed facial.
Deets: Raffles Sentosa Singapore, 4 Bukit Manis Road, Sentosa, Singapore 09947, www.raffles.com
Read more: Kid-Friendly Guide To Sentosa
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