TABANAN, DEWATA.NEWS – One year after its establishment, Magic Garden at Nuanu Creative City continues to strengthen its commitment to environmental sustainability, with 70 percent of Nuanu’s land designated as green space supporting native flora and small wildlife habitats.
Developed as a center for regeneration, biodiversity, and environmental learning, Magic Garden has rapidly evolved over the past 12 months into a living ecosystem hosting orchids, native plants, butterflies, and a wide range of pollinating insects.
What began with three initial facilities has now expanded to eight, including the highly anticipated The Glow Project, scheduled for an official public launch in 2026.
The growth has positioned Magic Garden as one of Nuanu’s most visited facilities, particularly among families and school groups seeking hands-on learning experiences in nature.
“At Nuanu, our goal is to consistently build ecosystems that become incubators for talented people working with plants and insects,” said Ida Ayu Astari Prada, Brand & Communications Director of Nuanu Creative City.
“Restoring habitats is not just about providing space for insects, but also about creating a legacy that nurtures environmental awareness among students and visitors.”
Launched in 2024, Magic Garden initially featured the Butterfly Garden, Botanical Gallery, and Orchid Galore. Within a year, biodiversity indicators showed significant progress, including butterfly survival rates reported to be up to ten times higher than in the wild, expanded collections of native plants, and the introduction of a Miyawaki reforestation program.
The expansion includes five new facilities: Permaculture Garden, Biota Lab, Miyawaki Forest, Rabbit Park, and a preview installation of The Glow Project. Magic Garden has also released more than 14,000 butterflies, partnered with over 30 schools, and created dedicated spaces for endangered Balinese flora.
As part of the wider Nuanu ecosystem, Magic Garden has hosted 21 educational workshops, including terrarium and kokedama sessions. It is also home to Anggrek Bulan (Phalaenopsis amabilis), Indonesia’s national flower, and recently presented its first art exhibition, Liana Reverie, at the Labyrinth Art Gallery.
To mark its first anniversary, Magic Garden unveiled a preview of The Glow Project, an immersive experience developed over two years. The project introduces 13 bioluminescent organisms and 31 fluorescent plant species, selected for their ecological relevance and educational value.
“Every living organism we care for at Magic Garden plays a role in maintaining ecological balance,” said Komang Sri Junisabtika, Venue Manager of Magic Garden. “When people understand how light functions in nature, they feel more connected to the ecosystem around them.”
The Glow Project is scheduled to open to the public in 2026 as a guided, nighttime-only experience, with tickets priced at IDR 250,000 per person. Visitors will be accompanied by trained guides to observe glowing organisms while learning about their ecological functions.
Entering its second year, Magic Garden continues to grow as a living classroom, bringing together community-based learning, creativity, and environmental dialogue. The anniversary marks an ongoing journey to nurture biodiversity and inspire curiosity about nature across Bali through immersive, experience-based education.