Singapore is one of the best travelling destinations in the world, with its blend of multicultural populations, heritage conservations, arts, greenery, dining and many other areas. Singapore is also one of the safest countries for tourists and travel, which makes it a perfect destination for tourists travelling with children.

We received a lot of queries from parents asking for advice on the places to visit and things to do with their little ones. Well, there are a lot of family-friendly places that you can explore in Singapore with the easy access and hassle-free public transportations.

Here is the top 10 family-friendly attractions in Singapore (courtesy of Klook, the local travel guide)  

1. Universal Studios Singapore

Southeast Asia’s first and only Universal Studios Singapore theme park featuring 24 rides, shows and attractions in seven themed zones. Your little ones will be delighted to meet their favourite characters up-close i.e. Madagascar, Minion, Shrek, Transformers and so much more.

2. Singapore Zoo

Singapore Zoo sets in a rainforest environment covering 26 hectares, the park is home to over 2,800 animals representing over 300 species. It is famous for its ‘open concept’ where animals live in a spacious environment, which offers visitors the opportunity to be inspired by the wonders of wildlife and nature. Visitors get to learn more about the animals and wildlife conservation through the interaction and educational contents of all exhibits.

3. Singapore Night Safari

Singapore Night Safari, spanning 35 hectares, it is home to over 2,500 animals across 130 species, is the world’s first safari park for nocturnal animals. Explore the park with a 40-minute tram ride where you will be taken through seven geographical regions. Visitors will get a deeper understanding of the wildlife habitats and conservations through live commentary during the ride. 

4. Jurong Bird Park

Jurong Bird Park is Asia’s largest bird park, covering 20.2-hectare hillside haven for over 5,000 birds across 4,000 species. The park is designed to mirror the natural habitat of birds from around the world. Visitor will be fascinated by the colourful avian world and appreciate the wildlife through naturalistic exhibits, interactive feeding sessions and world-class bird shows.

5. Singapore River Cruise

Take a 40-minute ride on a bumboat to experience the Singapore River Cruise and explore the great city from a different angle. Through the ride you will see the colourful traditional shophouses at Clarke Quay and Boat Quay, view the modern skyscrapers of the Central Business District,  and view some remarkable landmarks of Singapore – Merlion Park, The Esplanade Theatre, Marina Bay Sands and more!

6. Flower Dome

Step into the Flower Dome, the world largest glass greenhouse to experience the Mediterranean-like climate and be awed by the changing display of flowers and plants from the Mediterranean and semi-arid regions. Enter the Cloud Forest to witness the world’s tallest indoor waterfall falling from a 35-meter mountain surrounded by diverse vegetations and hidden floral gems. 

7. Singapore River Safari

Singapore River Safari is Asia’s first and only river-themed wildlife park, spanning 12 hectares featuring over 6,000 animals across 200 species. Visitors will be embarking on an exploratory adventures of the Mississippi, Congo, Nile, Ganges, Mekong and Yangtze rivers, peering into the freshwater aquariums and exciting walk-through exhibits. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet the iconic Giant Pandas in an intricately designed climate-controlled exhibit along the Yangtze River zone. 

8. S.E.A. Aquarium

Immerse in the world ocean wonders S.E.A. Aquarium, Southeast Asia’s largest aquarium, home more to 100,000 marine creatures of over 1,000 species, across 50 different habitats. Experience up-close with the sharks, giant moray eels, clown fish, giant pacific octopus and more!

9. Wings of Time

Wings of Time – Experience the magic of Award Winning Outdoor Night Show in the world set against the signature backdrop, with multi-sensory extravaganza of water display, state-of-art laser show and spectacular music that tells an epic tale of courage, mystery and magical adventure. 

10. Marina Bay Sands Skypark

Enjoy an unobstructed 360-degree panoramic views of Singapore skyline on the Marina Bay Sands Skypark observation deck located on the 57th floor off the ground. This gravity-defying platform float atop the three soaring hotel towers, is the one of the largest in the world and is the best place in Singapore for a memorable photo session.