Martin Professional’s Exterior Wash fixtures Transforms Singapore’s Night Safari with Pangolin Trail Illumination

Singapore’s world-renowned Night Safari has introduced the Pangolin Trail, a captivating extension of the Creatures of the Night experience, offering visitors an up-close look at nocturnal wildlife in their naturalistic habitats. Enhancing this extraordinary attraction is a meticulously designed lighting scheme from Martin Professional, implemented by lighting consultants Light Collab, ensuring a seamless integration of illumination that mimics the glow of natural moonlight.

Mandai Wildlife Group’s design vision required a lighting solution that would maintain a delicate balance between visibility for guests and comfort for the animals, allowing them to remain active while appearing as they would in the wild. Light Collab, in close collaboration with the Martin APAC team, selected 27 luminaires from Martin’s Exterior Wash Family, strategically positioned throughout the Pangolin Trail to deliver the desired low-intensity glow while maintaining a naturalistic ambiance.

The project posed several unique challenges, including the need for fixture colours that blended seamlessly with the surrounding environment and the durability to withstand potential interactions with curious wildlife, such as monkeys. Integrating the lighting controls with the existing system was also a critical factor in achieving the soft, naturalistic lighting effects envisioned by Light Collab. “In this special project, we were excited to work with darkness and the visitors’ adaptation and perception in a dimly lit space,” said Toh Yah Li, Consultant, Light Collab. “It was important to create a balance in such low levels of lighting to give visitors the opportunity to observe the animals behaving as they would in their natural habitats.”

The carefully curated lighting design ensures that the Pangolin Trail offers a truly immersive experience. The exhibits are illuminated with colour temperatures specifically tuned to replicate moonlight, encouraging the animals to exhibit their natural behaviours while providing guests with optimal viewing conditions. A sophisticated preset lighting control system enables dynamic lighting scenes that stimulate movement and interaction among the species, enhancing the overall experience. To further elevate visitor engagement, the sheltered walkway features high colour rendering spectrum and glare-less RGBW spotlights, reducing multi-coloured shadows while preserving the natural appearance of the exhibits.

Alvin Ang, Lighting Business Development at HARMAN Professional Solutions, APAC, highlighted the significance of the project, stating, “The Pangolin Trail at Singapore’s Night Safari exemplifies how technology and thoughtful design converge to create immersive experiences that respect and enhance natural habitats. The ongoing investment HARMAN makes in developing Martin lighting fixtures has resulted in installations that are ideal for projects such as Pangolin Trail and other entertainment attractions.”

With the addition of Martin’s advanced lighting solutions, the Pangolin Trail stands as a testament to how cutting-edge technology can harmoniously blend with nature, offering visitors a truly mesmerising experience while ensuring the well-being of the animals. As Mandai Wildlife Group continues to push the boundaries of experiential wildlife attractions, this latest installation reinforces Singapore Night Safari’s status as a global leader in innovative zoological experiences.