7 Things to Do in Singapore with Kids
Things to do in Singapore with kids are very much and varied, here I will be a bit giving recommendations about it, but at least you should read a brief explanation about this perfect country. Singapore is the economic center of Asia and even the largest in Southeast Asia, due to its economic openness. The economy in this country prioritizes the trade sector and relies on exports and imports, especially exports of electronic products, services, and chemicals. With low levels of corruption and an attractive investment climate and relatively stable politics, many investors are coming to this country.
Singaporeans also live prosperously, Singapore's per capita income is the third highest in the world, of course, the poverty rate and unemployment here are very low. But you need to know, Singapore is not only known as expensive tourist destinations. There are a number of tourist destinations that can be visited with the cheap cost even for free. However, the question will come back how if you plan to vacation with the child. Is there a child-friendly sightseeing place to visit in Singapore? Of course, there is. Singapore has many tourist destinations and things to do that are interesting and educative that are suit to your children. Here are 7 things to do in Singapore with kids;
1. Playing at Jacob Ballas Children's Garden
The concept of this park is very interesting. Adult visitors may only be admitted if the child is under 12 years old and the children's visitors must come with at least an adult to accompany them. Every children can come in at no charge. Jacob Ballas Children's Garden regarded as one of free things to do in Singapore with toddlers. There are many exciting games, such as tree house with slide, water park, and the suspension bridge. In addition, the park which is a part of the Singapore
Botanical Garden also has some educational features that teach children about the processes that occur in nature such as photosynthesis. This attraction can also create companions, there is plenty of seating in the park, so do not hesitate to follow the children running around the park. For those carrying babies, the walkways in this park are also stroller-friendly. Jacob Ballas Children's Garden is accessible within a 10-minute walk from Botanic Gardens.
2. Playing at Far East Organization Children's Garden
Gardens by The Bay save a lot of beauty that can be enjoyed with the family for free. If you are asking where to go with toddlers in Singapore? So, you can go to Far East Organization Children's Garden. This Garden located near the Flower Dome, it allows children to play water for free while the parents can rest at the amphitheater in the garden.
In addition, behind the dense trees around this fountain park, there are many challenges connected with paths such as beam and spider webs that can train the child's physical and motor. There is also a tree house at the end of the walkway. The park is open until 7 pm on weekdays and at 9 pm on weekends. To reach this place, you can take the MRT to Bayfront station and follow directions to Gardens By The Bay from there.
3. Visit Mosh!
Moshi is an interactive digital park for families. Here children can enjoy the playground by moving pictures, like cartoons on the wall and can interact with the image. For example, when a child throws a paper plane toward a picture wall, then the plane seems to go into the picture and hover there. Besides full of color, this kind of interaction is very interesting for children. Mosh! is also suitable for recommendation on things to do with baby in Singapore.
4. Work, Learn & Play at Kidzania Singapore
There is another good place to visit for the kids besides Science Centre Singapore, it is Kidzania. Here you can help your children to find their passion at a very young age. They will feel how to become an adult and do the job as an adult too. Even they will learn to transact on their own. In KidZania Singapore you can have fun with kids and family, a lot of areas that will not be bored to try, there is also a Film Studio. In the studio, your kids will play as a host, movie player, even learn to be a video editor.
In addition, there is also other jobs to try, such as, Fire Station, Medical Center, Fashion Boutique, Pizzania, Candy Shop and the most exciting is to be an CIA agent, they can act as a secret agent. Kidzania is absolutely one of the best activities for kids in Singapore.
5. Visit Singapore Zoo
All children love the zoo, especially if the animals are complete, healthy, and equipped with an exciting playground! When you’re in Singapore, take the children to Singapore Zoo, a classic tourist spot, but it needs to be visited.
In a 28-hectare of rainforest, the animal collections at Singapore Zoo is varied and well groomed. They are spread in 11 zones that are similar to their natural habitat, including the Frozen Tundra zone (raccoon, polar bear, Wolverine), Wild Africa (white rhinoceros, cheetah, zebra, giraffe, African lion), Australian Zone (koalas, kangaroos, small kangaroos ), Gibbon Island (gibbon, ape, flamingo) and Fragile Forrest (lemurs, mouse deer, bats, Madagascar cockroaches, beetles, iguanas, frogs and toads).
In the middle of the zoo, there are a Kidzworld playground. Here, children can play in the water area (do not forget to bring a change of clothes). Afterward, they can express affection to the animals by feeding ponies or caressing goat and rabbit. Then, you can visit Kampung House, the ancient Malay village house, to see the differences in design and furniture of old and present, which feels unique! While children play, father and mother can have lunch or drink coffee at the restaurant in the rest area. Visiting Singapore Zoo is indeed a perfect things to do in Singapore with kids.
6. Visiting Jurong Bird Park
The next place to go and thing to do for family outing Singapore is Jurong Bird Park. Jurong Bird Park is a bird park with a collection of about five thousand birds from three hundred and eighty species. Jurong Bird Park’s location is in a fairly easy to reach and still located in Singapore Zoo’s complex. This bird park has an area of about 20 hectares and deliberately designed as the original habitat of the birds.
Jurong Bird Park is the perfect place for you to learn about birds considering its vast collection of species. In addition, Jurong Bird Park also has the world's first hospital and bird research center. Ask your children to learn about the diversity of bird species that exist in the world.
7. Free Friday at Art Science Museum
Unfortunately, I did not include Universal Studios Singapore, because I think it is too general. Well to sum it up, here the last things to do in Singapore blog. Did you know that every Friday in Art Science Museum, the children who come with adults are free of charge? And on Friday, the Museum which is located at Marina Bay Sands, also has a special activity program for children.
The Art Science Museum has an exhibition that changes periodically and will definitely call you back to visit this museum. So, if you are planning a visit to Singapore, do not forget to check out the ongoing program and make the stop by this museum on Fridays. To reach this museum you can take the MRT to Marina Bay Sands.
