Singapore New Attractions: What’s Just Opened (and What’s Coming Next)

Singapore continues to raise the bar with a wave of new attractions that blend nature, wildlife, culture, food and immersive experiences. From a free rainforest boardwalk and an adventure-style wildlife park to a dramatically expanded oceanarium and a prehistoric takeover at Gardens by the Bay, the city has plenty to tempt both first-time visitors and returning families.

Here’s a look at the latest Singapore attractions now open – plus one immersive exhibition arriving in early 2026.

Mandai Boardwalk (opened January 2025)

Nature lovers have a new reason to head north with the opening of the Mandai Boardwalk at Mandai Wildlife Reserve. Stretching 3.3 kilometres, this elevated boardwalk winds through tropical rainforest and alongside the Upper Seletar Reservoir, offering a peaceful escape from the city.

Best of all, it’s completely free to access and open daily from 7 am to 7 pm. The route is designed for relaxed strolling, making it an easy addition to a day visiting Singapore’s wildlife parks.

Rainforest Wild Asia (opened March 2025)

Also within Mandai, Rainforest Wild Asia marks a first for the region: an adventure-style zoological park where visitors choose their own level of exploration. Some paths are gentle and wheelchair-friendly, while others include rope elements and abseiling routes through forested terrain.

Along the way, you may spot Malayan tigers, Malayan sun bears and François’ langurs – a species never before exhibited in Singapore. It’s an exciting new concept that blurs the line between wildlife park and outdoor adventure.

Chinatown Heritage Centre (reopened May 2025)

After a four-year transformation, the Chinatown Heritage Centre has reopened with immersive exhibits that bring early Chinese immigrant life in Singapore into sharp focus. Housed across three restored shophouses, the centre uses detailed dioramas and personal stories to explore how early communities lived and worked.

A new highlight is Amacha, a ground-floor tea shop inspired by Traditional Chinese Medicine, offering modern herbal blends alongside the historical experience.

Jurassic World: The Experience (opened May 2025)

Dinosaurs have taken over the Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay in this blockbuster exhibition inspired by the Jurassic World films. Life-sized animatronic dinosaurs – including an imposing Tyrannosaurus Rex and an 8.5-metre-tall Brachiosaurus – are set among misty rainforest surrounds.

Originally planned as a limited-time attraction, its popularity saw the experience extended, making it a must-see for families visiting Singapore.

Singapore Oceanarium (opened July 2025)

One of Singapore’s biggest openings of 2025 was the all-new Singapore Oceanarium, which replaces the former S.E.A. Aquarium with a space three times larger. Home to more than 100,000 marine animals, the attraction spans 22 immersive zones that combine live habitats with storytelling and interactive technology.

The focus goes beyond spectacle, with strong conservation and education messaging designed to inspire real-world ocean stewardship.

WEAVE at Resorts World Sentosa (opened July 2025)

Dining and shopping at Resorts World Sentosa have been elevated with the opening of WEAVE, a three-storey lifestyle and community precinct covering 20,000 square metres.

The space brings together close to 40 food, beverage and retail outlets, including the first Southeast Asian flagship of legendary pastry chef Pierre Hermé. Expect macarons, patisserie and artisanal chocolates alongside a curated mix of global and local brands.

Garden of Senses: A Tea Reverie (28 January – 7 June 2026)

Opening in early 2026, Garden of Senses: A Tea Reverie is a multi-sensory exhibition at the Asian Civilisation Museum, created in partnership with international tea brand CHAGEE.

The exhibition explores tea as a cultural ritual shaped by centuries of craftsmanship, blending historical artefacts with contemporary installations to reimagine tea as a living tradition.

Why Singapore’s new attractions matter

This latest wave of openings shows Singapore continuing to evolve beyond classic sightseeing. The focus is firmly on immersive experiences – whether that’s walking through a rainforest, coming face-to-face with wildlife, stepping back into history or engaging all five senses in a museum setting.

For families, repeat visitors and culture-hungry travellers alike, there’s no shortage of new things to do in Singapore right now.

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