Travel singapore with kids
Singapore is one of the easiest Asian countries in which to travel with children it's safe and clean, with efficient public transport. Kids are welcome everywhere, and there are facilities and amenities catering to children of all ages. Oh, and don't be surprised if locals fawn over your little ones!
Animal Kingdom
Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, River Safari & Jurong Bird Park
Kids can get up close and personal with orang utans and cheeky proboscis at Singapore Zoo, watch antelopes trot past at Night Safari, press up against giant manatees at River Safari, or feed Technicolor parrots at Jurong Bird Park. Interactive shows at all venues (except River Safari) crank up the excitement.
Island Thrills
Sentosa Island
Whole days in the sun is what you get at attraction-packed Sentosa. Older kids will get a kick out of the rides at Universal Studios, while young tikes can frolic on the beach or get splash happy at Adventure Cove Waterpark.
Pulau Ubin
This small, relatively flat island is the perfect place to spend a day cycling and exploring. Kids will love the Sensory Trail ( GOOGLE MAP ; 6542 4108; www.nparks.gov.sg) and Chek Jawa Wetlands, both filled with plenty of flora and fauna. Kids bikes are available for hire, as are child seats and helmets.
Kid Friendly Culture
National Gallery Singapore
Imaginations run wild at the Keppel Centre for Art Education, a wonderful facility dedicated to nurturing children's creativity and curiosity. Kids are encourage to interact with artworks and also create their own masterpieces. Check the website youth programs are run throughout the year.
Botanic Blockbusters
Gardens by the Bay
As if the space age bio domes, crazy Supertrees and bird’s eye Skyway weren’t enthralling enough, Singapore’s jaw dropping botanical masterpiece is home to a one hectare Children’s Garden, complete with motion sensor wet play zones and giant tree houses.
Rainy Day Mall Trawls
Orchard Road
Where do you go when it's pouring down with rain? Mall packed Orchard Rd, of course. You'll find cinemas, Imax screens and, of course, Toys 'R' Us. There's no shortage of quality food courts, cafes and underground walkways to keep you dry.
Ride a Duck
Singapore Duck Tours
The embarrassingly fun Singapore Ducktours transports visitors on a brightly coloured amphibious former military vehicle. The tour is informative, loud and over the top, especially when the vehicle drives off road into Marina Bay!