The 12 Best Things to Do With Kids in Singapore (2026)

Updated October 2026 · 12 picks

The best things to do in Singapore with kids in 2026 are the Singapore Zoo, the Night Safari, Universal Studios Singapore, the new Singapore Oceanarium and Gardens by the Bay's Children's Garden. Add Bird Paradise, the Science Centre, Jewel's Canopy Park and the Jacob Ballas Children's Garden for a full week.

Singapore is one of the easiest cities in the world for children: safe, clean, air-conditioned, with good public transport and family toilets everywhere. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and save museums and malls for the afternoon heat. Most attractions offer child prices, and children under a certain height or age often go free.

1. Singapore Zoo — Mandai

An open-concept zoo with splash play, animal feedings and orangutans up close.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Families · Toddlers · School-age kids

Singapore Zoo's open habitats and shady paths make it easy for families. Children love the orangutans, the Fragile Forest walk-through, the animal presentations and KidzWorld, which has a water play area.

Allow most of a day and bring swimwear for the splash zone.

Good to know: Arrive at opening, check the feeding and show times at the entrance and plan your route around them.

80 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729826

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2. Night Safari — Mandai

A tram ride among animals after dark — magical for kids who can stay up.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Families · School-age kids

The Night Safari's tram ride passes elephants, rhinos and big cats under soft lighting, and its walking trails lead to flying squirrels and fishing cats. Children who can stay up until 9pm will remember it.

Tickets are timed; book the earliest slot for younger children.

Good to know: Bring a light jacket for the tram and insect repellent for the trails.

80 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729826

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3. Universal Studios Singapore — Sentosa

Minion Land, Transformers and Jurassic Park — the big family day out.

$$$ UpmarketBest for Families · Teens · School-age kids

Universal Studios Singapore has rides for every age, from Sesame Street and Minion Land (opened 2025) for little ones to the Battlestar Galactica coasters for teens. The park is compact, so it's easy to cover in a day.

Height restrictions apply on the bigger rides; check before you promise anything.

Good to know: Buy an Express pass during school holidays to cut the waits.

8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269

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4. Singapore Oceanarium — Sentosa

The new giant aquarium, opened in 2025 and three times the size of the one it replaced.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Families · Toddlers · Rainy days

The Singapore Oceanarium opened in July 2025 in place of the S.E.A. Aquarium and is roughly three times larger, with 22 zones and a stronger focus on marine science. The giant ocean habitats are the highlight for kids.

It is indoors and air-conditioned, ideal for a rainy or very hot day.

Good to know: Combine with Universal Studios or the beaches on the same Sentosa day.

8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098269

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5. Bird Paradise — Mandai

Huge walk-through aviaries and penguins, in Asia's largest bird park.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Families · Nature lovers

Bird Paradise, which opened in 2023 at Mandai, has walk-through aviaries themed on habitats around the world, from the Amazon to Australia, plus a penguin exhibit. Children love the feeding sessions and the free-flying birds.

It is next to the zoo and Night Safari, so pair it with one of them.

Good to know: Check the bird feeding times on the Mandai app as soon as you arrive.

20 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729825

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6. Gardens by the Bay — Marina Bay

Water play, misty domes and a light show — something for every age.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Families · Toddlers · School-age kids

The Far East Organization Children's Garden at Gardens by the Bay has water play areas, treehouses and trails for children. The Cloud Forest's indoor waterfall and misty mountain thrill kids, and the free Garden Rhapsody light show at the Supertrees is an easy way to end the day.

The Children's Garden is free; the domes are ticketed.

Good to know: Bring swimwear and a towel for the water play.

18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953

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7. Science Centre Singapore — Jurong East

Hands-on science galleries, KidsSTOP for under-8s and a dome-screen Omni-Theatre.

$ BudgetBest for Families · School-age kids · Rainy days

The Science Centre has hundreds of hands-on exhibits, KidsSTOP for under-8s, and the Omni-Theatre, an 8K 3D dome cinema. It is open Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm, and closed on Mondays except public and school holidays.

The centre is due to move to a new home at Jurong Lake Gardens around 2027; the current site remains open in the meantime.

Good to know: Book KidsSTOP and Omni-Theatre sessions online in advance.

15 Science Centre Rd, Singapore 609081

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8. Canopy Park at Jewel Changi Airport — Changi

Hedge mazes, a bouncing net and sky nets above the Rain Vortex.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Families · Layovers

Canopy Park, on the top level of Jewel, has gardens, a hedge maze (Singapore's largest), a mirror maze, a bouncing net and walking nets suspended high above the ground. It's open until 9pm Monday to Thursday and 10pm Friday to Sunday.

Combine with lunch and a look at the Rain Vortex waterfall — or use it to entertain kids before a flight.

Good to know: Buy a bundle ticket for the attractions you want; entry to Canopy Park alone is cheaper.

78 Airport Blvd, Singapore 819666

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9. ArtScience Museum: Future World — Marina Bay

teamLab's immersive digital art rooms, made for touching and running around in.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Families · Toddlers · Rainy days

Future World is a permanent teamLab exhibition at ArtScience Museum: a sequence of immersive, interactive digital rooms that respond to movement and touch.

It's indoors and works for toddlers and teenagers alike.

Good to know: Book a timed ticket online; weekends and school holidays sell out.

6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018974

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10. Jacob Ballas Children's Garden — Bukit Timah, Orchard Road

A free garden playground with water play, treehouses and a suspension bridge.

Best for Families · Toddlers

Jacob Ballas Children's Garden, at the northern end of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, is designed for children up to 14, with water play, a treehouse, a suspension bridge and play areas. All children must be with an adult.

It's free and open 8am to 7pm (last entry 6:30pm), closed on Mondays unless a public holiday.

Good to know: Bring swimwear and a towel for the water play area; Botanic Gardens MRT is nearby.

481 Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 259769

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11. Rainforest Wild Adventure — Mandai

Singapore's newest wildlife park, with Asian and African animals and adventure trails.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Families · Teens · Active travellers

Rainforest Wild Adventure at Mandai opened its Asian zone in March 2025 and its African zone in May 2026. Its WEST and EAST zones together have around 58 species, forest treks, an elevated walkway and Adventure+ activities.

Admission covers both zones and up to five Adventure+ activities; covered shoes are required for those.

Good to know: Open 9am to 6pm; use the shuttle bus between the two zones.

20 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729825

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12. River Wonders — Mandai

Manatees, giant river otters and a boat ride, next to the zoo.

$$ Mid-rangeBest for Families · Toddlers

River Wonders explores rivers from the Mississippi to the Amazon and the Yangtze, with manatees and giant river otters among its residents. The Amazon River Quest boat ride is a highlight for children.

It's a manageable half-day and easy to combine with the zoo or Night Safari.

Good to know: Check the boat ride's height limits and session times on arrival.

80 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729826

Google Maps Website

Frequently asked questions

What are the best things to do in Singapore with toddlers?

The Jacob Ballas Children's Garden (free, closed Mondays), the water play at Gardens by the Bay's Far East Organization Children's Garden, the Singapore Zoo's KidzWorld and the Singapore Oceanarium. Keep days short and plan a nap around the midday heat.

Is the Mandai multi-park pass worth it?

Usually, if you plan to visit two or more of the zoo, Night Safari, Bird Paradise, River Wonders and Rainforest Wild Adventure. Mandai offers multi-attraction passes that save money compared with buying separate tickets.

What can kids do in Singapore when it rains?

ArtScience Museum's Future World, the Science Centre, the Singapore Oceanarium and the indoor play areas at Jewel. See our best museums guide too.

Where should families stay in Singapore?

Sentosa for Universal Studios and the beaches, Mandai for the wildlife parks, or Marina Bay for the city. See our best hotels in Singapore guide.

1. Singapore Zoo — Mandai

2. Night Safari — Mandai

3. Universal Studios Singapore — Sentosa

4. Singapore Oceanarium — Sentosa

5. Bird Paradise — Mandai

6. Gardens by the Bay — Marina Bay

7. Science Centre Singapore — Jurong East

8. Canopy Park at Jewel Changi Airport — Changi

9. ArtScience Museum: Future World — Marina Bay

10. Jacob Ballas Children's Garden — Bukit Timah, Orchard Road

11. Rainforest Wild Adventure — Mandai

12. River Wonders — Mandai

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