You'll see why once you see what the amazing petite island has to offer. From dry to wet activities, from daylight to night experiences, here are just seven spots of how and where to amuse your kids when they are in Singapore:
1. Jungle breakfast at Singapore Zoo
Why have a normal breakfast if you can feast with an orangutan, or even a reticulated python? With 3,200 mammals, birds and reptiles and fish, heaps of unusual escapades await you at the 28-hectare open zoo. Feed huge Asian elephants before you tuck into your own buffet breakfast at Jungle Flavours, the largest of five eateries (for humans) here and see if breakfast will ever be the same after this. http://www.zoo.com.sg/
2. Singapore River Cruise
OK, you might call it typical, but a simple, scenic cruise on a beautiful sunny day on a vintage bumboat can be a lot of fun. It's like traveling through time while saying hello to iconic spots such as the Merlion and the Esplanade. http://www.rivercruise.com.sg
3. Get wet at a Waterworks Singapore Science Centre
Will they still think science is boring if they play with water? Have a splash or two at the Singapore Science Centre's WaterWorks, which is practically a water theme park in itself. Without realizing it, kids learn about water pressure and the natural water cycle while busy throwing plastic balls into water vortices, creating their own rainbows and dodging water jets in the Water Maze. Happy, tired and soggy, then it's time to plunge them into the Giant Dryer. Hey, let's learn about evaporation here. http://www.science.edu.sg/ssc/index.jsp
4) Duck Tour
Who can resist not climbing onto that big yellow duck? Expect a tour of the historical landmarks along the Singapore river and around the civic district and Marina Bay. Half-truck, half-boat, the Duck is an amphibious vehicle that ensures your family have a quacking good time. http://www.ducktours.com.sg
5) Underwater World
Yes, buddy, there is a whole different beauty beneath the world down there so why not taking a peep? The incredible and beautifully-lit 83-meter long acrylic tunnel in which 2,500 marine creatures from 250 species dwell is situated in Sentosa. One of Asia's most well-known oceanariums, it is an amazing experience full of fun interactions. http://www.underwaterworld.com.sg/
6) Night Safari
So there's no fun when there's no sun? Wrong. Looking a rhinoceros in the eye, hearing the howl of a pack of stripped hyenas or watching giraffes glide quietly in the peaceful dark are a few of magic moments your kids will never forget when they come to roam the night life of the world's first night zoo. Here 1,200 animals and over 100 exotic animals wait to wow your kids. In the still of the night. http://www.nightsafari.com.sg/
7) Jurong Bird Park
Taking you away from roaring urban life, Jurong Bird Park is like a peaceful oasis on its own in the western part of Singapore. Inhabited by 9,000 colorful birds of 600 species in various shapes and sizes, how can you miss such an amusing view? http://www.birdpark.com.sg/
So, give your kids nothing but a fun and memorable time in Singapore. For more information, please click on www.visitsingapore.com.
-- Kathy Petite/Contributor
