Bird Paradise in Mandai Wildlife Reserve

Located in the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, Bird Paradise is one of Asia’s largest bird parks, home to 3,500 birds across 400 species. Since 2014, Atelier Ten has supported Mandai Wildlife Group on its sustainability strategy – from masterplan to operations – collaborating on climate analysis, thermal and daylight modelling, energy strategy and renewable energy siting, water saving and reuse, materials and construction waste guidance, certification leadership, measurement and verification.

Since Bird Paradise opened in 2023, it has achieved significant recognition for its sustainable performance and design. Most recently, it received the SITES Silver certification for its sustainable land development and management across water, soil, habitat, materials and governance. Bird Paradise was previously awarded the LEAF Platinum certification for its excellent landscape design and park management, and the BCA Green Mark Platinum Award for Ocean Network Express Penguin Cove.

Mandai Wildlife Group is committed to reducing around 90% of greenhouse gas emissions and reaching a net-zero target by 2050. To minimise energy and water consumption, solar panels have been installed on rooftops across the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, and two wastewater recycling facilities supply high-quality recycled water suitable for non-potable uses. These facilities, including one located at Bird Paradise, are expected to support 21% of the precincts’ water needs in the long-term. In addition, Mandai Wildlife Group aims to convert its entire internal fleet to electric vehicles (EVs) or vehicles with low-carbon fuel by 2030. Currently, all its shuttle bus services, trams and buggies, as well as 80% of vans, are EVs.

Like other new developments and upgraded projects at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, Bird Paradise was designed to be carbon-efficient and nature-sensitive. Broad roofs and dense planting mitigate radiant heat, while building orientation maximises natural ventilation. Thermal comfort analysis, including future climate scenarios, shaped landscape design to improve outdoor comfort.

Salvaged timber was also repurposed into benches, while existing trees at development sites were preserved or transplanted, wherever possible. To minimise operational impact on the adjacent Central Catchment Nature Reserve, a 50-metre buffer zone was established along the perimeter of Bird Paradise. This green corridor connects to the Mandai Wildlife Bridge, a dedicated crossing that allows native wildlife to move safely across forest habitats, helping to maintain ecological connectivity.