Housed in a former monorail station within Sentosa's largest cluster of attractions, Sentosa Nature Discovery is a hands-on journey of discovery, where nature and fun go hand-in-hand. The exploration starts indoors at the main information gallery. The gallery of interactive exhibits will whet appetites for all things nature, before you venture forward into the forest to feed your curiosity about the birds, insects, wildlife and the different habitats and plants that can be found on Sentosa. Bring home nature books, guides and merchandise from the Sentosa Nature Shop by Nature’s Niche.
Programme & Highlights Wild Isle Discovery Workshops
Walk on the wild side and explore Sentosa’s natural habitats, animals and plants!
The Wild Isle Discovery workshops focus on biodiversity in our beautiful outdoors. Kids from 5 – 12 years old can learn in the living classroom of Sentosa. Learn and apply skills to:
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- Observe,
- Compare,
- Classify and
- Infer
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Each workshop includes a 45 minute presentation, hands-on activities, showcasing of preserved and live specimens (where suitable) and a nature-guided walk to the habitat in focus. Materials will be provided for the walks and workshops.
Choose between Day and Night workshops for an experiential learning journey!
Isle Homes: Rainforest
- 13 September 2009
(Sunday, 3pm – 5.30pm)
- 4 October 2009
(Sunday, 9am – 11.30am)
Come learn all about our rainforest—how plants and animals live and interact with one another. This workshop will comprise of a presentation on Singapore’s rainforest habitat and take us on a walk through Sentosa’s Imbiah Trails. |
Isle Homes: Freshwater Ponds and Marshland
- 22 November 2009
(Sunday, 3pm – 5.30pm)
- 29 November 2009
(Sunday, 9am – 11.30am)
Freshwater ponds and marshland form natural habitats in a few parts of Singapore. Many of our native plants and animals live there. Explore freshwater ponds and marshland on Sentosa and understand how plants and animals in this habitat live and interact with one another. |
Isle Eyes: Frogs and Toads
11 September 2009
(Friday, 630pm – 9pm)
Singapore has about 25 species of frogs and toads. What are they? Where can we find them? Do you know the differences between them? Our native amphibians hold numerous secrets for you to uncover —where do they live, what do they eat, how do they grow and who may eat them? This workshop will comprise a presentation of Singapore’s native frogs and toads as well as a night walk in search of frogs and toads. |
Isle Eyes: Fireflies and Friends
6 November 2009
(Friday, 630pm – 9pm)
Did you know a firefly is a kind of beetle? Do we have fireflies in Singapore? Come learn all about fireflies and other beetles in this lesson which will include a presentation and a night walk along Sentosa’s Imbiah Trail in search of all kinds of beetles and other creepy-crawlies. Learn about their life-cycle, diets and predators. You get to make and take home your very own firefly wall-hanging at the end of the lesson! |
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Registration
To register*, email education@sentosa.com.sg or 6279 1777 from 9.30am – 6.30pm (Mon to Fri).
*Reservations are on a first-come-first-serve basis and close 4 days prior to workshop date. A non-refundable 50% deposit is required upon confirmation of reservation.
"Raffles Ark Redrawn" Book Launch
Come view the replica of natural history drawings from the collection of Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles. The exhibition will feature his remaining Raffles Family Collection which dated as far back as the Javanese Period. Sentosa Nature Discovery (SND) is honoured to be chosen as the next stop of this priceless exhibition after the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh, with courtesy of the book publisher. Grab your personal copy of the ‘Raffles Ark Redrawn' at the Sentosa Nature Shop and be first to own this precious book.
Screening of Documentary Film | Daily screening: 10am, 2pm & 4pm
Watch “Once Upon A Tree”, featuring heritage trees found on Sentosa. Get insights to nature and find out how Sentosa managed to protect a large number of heritage tree (25% of the entire Singapore) despite of the developments over the last 30 years. Discover the first 10 heritage trees closest to Sentosa Nature Discovery and be amazed at the wondrous conservation efforts behind these green heritage giants.
Other Free Fun Activities for Kids
  
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