Singapore With Kids
Fourteen places where 'I'm bored' has never once been said.
Animals, water play, slides and science, with plenty of air-con for when someone melts down. Mornings are cooler and quieter almost everywhere. Three of these are free, and all of them have somewhere for adults to sit.
0/14 · Fresh off the plane
1. Singapore Zoo
Sight · Mandai · $$$ · MRT Khatib (NS14) + Mandai Khatib Shuttle
Daily 08:30–18:00 (last entry 17:00)
A rainforest zoo with moats instead of cages. The orangutans swing right over the footpath.
💡 Be at the gate for 08:30; the animals are liveliest before the heat. Tickets are date-specific, so buy online.
2. River Wonders
Sight · Mandai · $$$ · MRT Khatib (NS14) + Mandai Khatib Shuttle
Daily 09:00–18:00 (last entry 17:00)
A river-themed park with giant pandas, manatees and some truly enormous fish. Mostly shaded or indoors.
💡 The best pick for a hot or wet afternoon. It sits next to the Zoo, so look at multi-park tickets.
3. Bird Paradise
Sight · Mandai · $$$ · MRT Khatib (NS14) + Mandai Khatib Shuttle
Daily 09:00–18:00 (last entry 17:00)
Walk-through aviaries where the birds fly over, past and occasionally at you. The penguins live indoors.
💡 Start at the far aviaries and work back. The penguin building is the air-con break you will want.
4. Night Safari
Sight · Mandai · $$$ · MRT Khatib (NS14) + Mandai Khatib Shuttle
Daily 18:00–00:00 (last entry 23:15)
Ride a tram through a dark forest while tapirs, lions and hyenas go about their night. Oddly peaceful.
💡 Book a timed entry online. Do the walking trails after the tram; most people skip them and miss the best bits.
5. Singapore Oceanarium
Sight · Sentosa · $$$ · MRT HarbourFront (NE1/CC29) + Sentosa Express
Mon–Fri 10:00–19:00; Sat, Sun & public holidays 09:00–21:00
The former S.E.A. Aquarium, reopened much larger in 2025. Giant ocean tank, jellyfish halls, zero sunburn.
💡 Weekday mornings are quietest. Sit at the big ocean window for ten minutes; it is free therapy.
6. Universal Studios Singapore
Sight · Sentosa · $$$ · MRT HarbourFront (NE1/CC29) + Sentosa Express
Hours unknown, check before you go
A compact Universal park: big coasters, movie zones and enough shows to fill a day without marathon walks.
💡 Hours change by day, so check the park calendar. Weekdays are far calmer; ride the big coasters first.
7. Skyline Luge Sentosa
Sight · Sentosa · $$$ · MRT HarbourFront (NE1/CC29) + Sentosa Express
Hours unknown, check before you go
Steer a gravity kart down a jungle track, then ride the chairlift back with the sea view. More fun than it has any right to be.
💡 One ride is never enough, so buy a bundle. Small children ride with an adult.
8. Science Centre Singapore
Sight · Jurong East · $$ · MRT Jurong East (EW24/NS1)
Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:15); closed Mon
Halls of hands-on exhibits where pressing every button is encouraged. A solid half-day for curious kids.
💡 Closed most Mondays. Under-8s get their own zone, KidsSTOP, which needs a pre-booked session.
9. Children's Museum Singapore
Sight · Civic District · MRT City Hall (EW13/NS25)
Tue–Sun, timed sessions at 09:00, 11:00, 14:00 & 16:00; closed Mon
Dress-up corners, pretend markets and no 'do not touch' signs. Singapore's museum made for small humans.
💡 Entry is by timed session and they fill up. Reserve online before you go; closed on Mondays.
10. ArtScience Museum
Sight · Marina Bay · $$ · MRT Bayfront (CC34/DT16)
Sun–Thu 10:00–19:00; Fri–Sat 10:00–21:00
The white lotus building at Marina Bay Sands. Inside: big immersive shows where art, tech and science collide.
💡 Exhibitions rotate and are ticketed separately. Check what is on and book a timed slot for weekends.
11. Far East Organization Children's Garden
Sight · Marina Bay · Free · MRT Gardens by the Bay (TE22)
Thu–Sun & public holidays 09:00–19:00 (Tue–Sun in school holidays)
Fountains that chase toddlers, treehouses for the bigger ones, and it is free. Parents get shade.
💡 Usually shut Mon–Wed outside school holidays. Bring a change of clothes; water play stops at 18:30.
12. Jacob Ballas Children's Garden
Nature · Bukit Timah · Free · MRT Botanic Gardens (CC19/DT9)
Tue–Sun 08:00–19:00 (last entry 18:30); closed Mon
Water play, a little farm, a stream and a suspension bridge. Adults only get in if a child brings them.
💡 Pack swimwear and a towel for the water play. The treehouse is currently closed for repairs.
13. Coastal PlayGrove, East Coast Park
Nature · East Coast · Free · MRT Tanjong Katong (TE25)
Open 24 hours; water play Tue–Sun 08:00–20:00
A multi-storey play tower with tube slides, plus a big free water playground a few steps from the beach.
💡 Water play and the climbing tower shut on Mondays. Go early or after 4pm; slides get hot at noon.
14. Canopy Park, Jewel Changi Airport
Sight · Changi · MRT Changi Airport (CG2)
Mon–Thu 10:00–21:00; Fri–Sun & public holidays 10:00–22:00
The top floor of Jewel: bouncing nets, giant slides and hedge mazes, all in air-con beside the waterfall.
💡 Attractions are ticketed separately or in bundles; buy online. Ideal for burning energy before a flight.
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