Joanna James
Singapore is one of the best places to visit with a family. There are plenty of attractions to suit everyone's tastes. From theme parks and gardens to zoos and nature reserves, keep reading to gain some inspiration for your next family vacation.
This place is the ideal destination to visit with kids who love animals. It is a good opportunity to see wildlife in their natural habitat while in Singapore. It is situated in a central location and is home to various creatures such as banded langur monkeys, Malayan pangolins, colugos, red-cheeked flying squirrels, plantain squirrels, turtles, birds, reptiles, and various other mammals and anthropoids. At 163 meters, it is also the highest point in Singapore!
Universal Studios in Singapore is also the only one of its kind in Southeast Asia, making it one of the top entertainment attractions in Singapore. Many families from around the region visit Singapore solely for this reason, and you can expect over 28 rides divided across seven themed divisions. Rides like Battlestar Galactica: Human vs Cylon, Revenge of the Mummy, Puss in Boots Giant Journey and Transformers are firm fan favourites.
This beautiful 3.5 km walkway boasts numerous attractions along its route, such as the Marina Centre, Collyer Quay and Bayfront. The walkway features several fountains and free shows perfect for kids, while adults can even take part in yoga. The Marina Bay area has stunning buildings that decorate the skyline. Nearby is the SkyPark Observation Deck, rising 56 storeys upwards with breathtaking scenes of the Singapore skyline. You can also catch a glimpse of the Gardens by the Bay, the Supertree Grove, and the durian-shaped domes of the Esplanade from the deck. It's a must-see and kids will love the views for sure - for more fun tips, check out websites like My Singapore Travel for some inspiration.
This impressive garden covers 250 hectares near the Marina Reservoir and has three waterfront gardens to explore. The park has three waterfront gardens. Bay South is the largest and extends over 54 hectares while housing the biggest glass greenhouse in the world. The two conservatories are stunning constructions called the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest, which the children will love. While at the Children's Garden, events like adventure trails are organised for kids. Bay East is 32 hectares and has a boulevard bordering the Marina Reservoir with gorgeous glimpses of Singapore
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Botanic Gardens in Singapore has been around for over 160 years. It is rated as one of Asia's most visited parks and is free of charge! The Botanic Gardens cover 82 hectares of space and has over 10,000 types of flora and fauna. Anyone who would like to see the shy and elusive pangolin can visit the Labrador Park. The extremely rare Pangolins are nocturnal creatures, and all varieties of the species are critically endangered. Plus, over 70 species of birds live around the garden premises.
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