One year ago, Nuanu Creative City committed to dedicating 70% of its land as green space and transforming much of it into thriving habitats for beneficial insects and native species. Magic Garden was created as a cornerstone of that vision around regeneration, biodiversity and environmental learning.

In just twelve months, it has grown into a living ecosystem of orchids, native plants, butterflies, and pollinators, expanding from its initial three facilities to eight, including the highly anticipated teaser of The Glow Project, which will be fully launched in 2026. This growth positions Magic Garden as one of Nuanu’s most popular spaces for nature education, family activities and immersive learning.

"At Nuanu, our intention is to consistently build ecosystems that serve as incubators for people with valuable talents and the same spirit shapes the way we work with plants and insects," said Ida Ayu Astari Prada, Brand & Communications Director, Nuanu Creative City. "Rebuilding the habitat is more than creating a home for beneficial insects, it is a legacy for our students and visitors, encouraging them to care for the things that truly matter."

Magic Garden was launched in 2024 with the Butterfly Garden, Botanical Gallery, and Orchid Galore. Over the past year, it has deepened its biodiversity work - from maintaining a butterfly survival rate ten times higher than in the wild to expanding its native plant collection and strengthening its Miyawaki reforestation programme. This progress enabled the development of five new facilities: the Permaculture Garden, the Biota Lab, the growing Miyawaki Forest, the Rabbit Park, and a teaser of The Glow Project. Together, these additions position Magic Garden as a key educational destination for students and families across Bali, offering hands-on creative learning experiences that foster a deeper understanding of nature.

Beside facilities expansion, Magic Garden also doubled down on initiatives, from releasing 14,000+ butterflies, 30+ engagement with schools, and a special dedicated space for Bali’s endangered species. As part of Nuanu’s ecosystem, Magic Garden participated by providing workshops, accumulated to 21 workshops (terrarium and kokedama). The venue is also a home for one of Indonesia’s national flowers, Anggrek Bulan (Phalaenopsis amabilis) and making its first exhibition debut inside Labyrinth Art Gallery, themed Liana Reverie.

To mark its first anniversary, Magic Garden is unveiling a sneak peek of The Glow Project, a two-year development now entering its preview phase. - The experience features 13 bioluminescent organisms and 31 fluorescent plant species, each selected for their ecological significance and educational value. It introduces visitors to the ways organisms use light for communication, adaptation and survival and how these natural mechanisms contribute to overall ecosystem health.

“Every organism we care for in the Magic Garden carries its own story and role in maintaining ecological balance. Managing this project has shown me that our responsibility goes beyond tending the space - it's about bringing this knowledge closer to the community,” said Komang Sri Junisabtika, Venue Manager of Magic Garden. “When people understand how light functions in nature, they naturally grow more connected to the ecosystems around them.”

Public access to The Glow Project will open in 2026 through guided night tours priced at IDR 250,000 per person. These tours will give visitors the opportunity to observe glowing organisms up close and learn about their ecological roles.

As Magic Garden enters its second year, it continues to grow as a living classroom, a place where conservation, creativity and community learning come together. The anniversary marks the ongoing evolution of Magic Garden’s mission to nurture biodiversity and inspire environmental curiosity across Bali in through creative and experiential forms.

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By mid 2026, visitors to Nuanu Creative City will be able to see and learn about some of Bali’s endangered flora species in Magic Garden, a new botanical edutainment experience inside the 44-hectare creative city. The initiative reflects Nuanu’s ongoing work to protect Bali’s fragile plant life and positions Tabanan as a must-visit region for travellers who want to reconnect with Bali’s natural world. Magic Garden will become Nuanu’s dedicated space for botanical education , offering accessible pathways for visitors to understand the fragility and importance of preserving Bali’s native plant ecosystems.

Among the threatened flora species now being conserved within Nuanu are Majegau Bali, a native timber tree traditionally used in Balinese ceremonies that has become increasingly rare. Cendana (Sandalwood), prized for its sacred and aromatic wood;. And Randu Alas, known for its striking red silk-like flowers that traditionally grow around Bali’s temple landscapes.. These species, along with several others ranging from endangered to vulnerable, will be part of the curated educational journey visitors can explore in Nuanu.

“Curating the best that Bali has to offer for our visitors includes gathering and conserving some of the island’s endangered flora,” said Lev Kroll, CEO of Nuanu Creative City. “For us, attention and knowledge are the best vehicles to protect nature. When something endangered becomes an attraction, people can learn about it — and tourism aligns to always benefit the land.”

Building a creative city that honours nature, cultural wisdom, art, and technology requires consistency and collective effort. Nuanu Creative City is shaped by a diverse community of experts, all contributing to a shared vision: to create a place that attracts visitors to Bali, inspires conversation, and demonstrates what conscious development can look like, making Nuanu as a must-visit destination on the island.

“Just as a gardener tends their home garden, we at Magic Garden care for the entire ecosystem inside Nuanu Creative City,” said Komang Sri Junisabtika, Magic Garden Venue Manager. “Our role is vital to the health of the ecosystem at every layer. It is an honor for my team and me to help conserve endangered species in a place that makes this work possible.”

From mid 2026, visitors will be able to enter Magic Garden as part of their Nuanu Creative City experience and join guided introductions with specialists to learn more about endangered flora sourced from across Bali.

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Nuanu Creative City and Genius Group Limited (NYSE American: GNS) have officially announced their joint venture to launch Genius City in Bali, a special district within Nuanu focused on advancing education in the region. With education as a core foundation of the creative city, Genius City will serve as a blueprint for how AI-powered learning can harmoniously coexist with human connection. Valued at a total of $14 million, the project aims to deliver the best in future-focused education to the public.

“For us learning is an exciting part of the journey,” said Lev Kroll, CEO of Nuanu Creative City. “We believe in continuous education – formal and informal as both the source of happiness and the best engine to do better. And finding partners to learn together and provide exciting learning opportunities to others is an immense privilege. We are excited to explore how technologies could influence and shape education while furthering Nuanu as a place of both innovation and opportunities.”

The agreement between Nuanu Creative City and Genius Group includes two main projects. The first is the collaboration with ProEd Global School, which will integrate the Genius School model and the Genius Apprentice program into its current curriculum, expanding the educational offering at Genius City to extra curriculum education in technology, with AI as the main subject. The second project involves the ownership and development of Nuanu’s corporate retreat and entrepreneur community spaces, which will include conference facilities, and spaces for accelerators, retreats, and workshops.

Roger James Hamilton, CEO of Genius Group, said, “We have been in discussions with Nuanu for the past year, and we are excited to take the next step in launching our Genius City model in partnership with this creative city. We have a unique opportunity to reimagine the future of education within a fully operational city of the future, where residents and visitors can learn the ABCs of tomorrow within a high-tech, high-touch economy, ecology, and environment.”

Both Nuanu and Genius anticipate that annual revenue from the two projects will exceed $20 million, with annual profits expected to reach $6 million within four years. This collaboration will represent one of the largest educational investments in Bali, fostering a new generation of globally ready learners from the island.

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