During the long awaited summer vacation, remove your children from any electronics or iPad. There are many fun places for the whole family to hang out and have an enjoyable outing together in Singapore.
First hot spot would be the Singapore Zoo. It is suitable for children and adults alike. It has won many awards for wildlife park design, where visitors can catch a glimpse of animals roaming in natural habitat. It is delightful when you trek around the zoo, or ride on the guided route via tram. The zoo has a huge biodome, or miniature rainforest. Singapore Zoo has all the wildlife you can name of, from flying foxes to polar bears and Komodo Dragons. It will definitely be a fun filled trip to the zoo. Exciting breakfast event with Orangutans awaits the adventurous. Children can experience being a first-hand zookeeper via participation in Kidzranger Programme. It will be a memorable experience where all comes to life. Night Safari awaits the night explorers where multiple nocturnal species roam the safari area.
Next stop would be one and only Jurong's Bird Park. It is one of the oldest bird parks officially opened to tourists since 1971. Families will be enchanted by the colourful birds. Thousands of bird species have made the park their home. Be ready to be mesmerized be the ever graceful flamingoes or frolicking penguins. Heliconia Walk will bring you through a journey crossing bird cages containing at least 167 parrots' species. Waterfall Walk is another highlight of the park where visitors are to pass a suspension bridge about 13 stories up high beside a manmade waterfall.
Sentosa need no further introduction. It is the best outing spot a family can have to keep the kid occupied. Hop on to one of the cable cars for a scenic view of the whole island. Spend precious relaxation time at one of the holiday resorts. Sentosa is a place where beautiful beaches reside. Lazing around Siloso Beach or Tanjong Beach can make you energized after a good rest. Underwater world is a new attraction complete with thousands of fishes and marine life. Dolphin shows are shown regularly. Cool down in the summer heat at the water park named Fantasy Land. Head over to Universal Studios for some roller coaster actions.
Ethnic Quarters brings you back in history, a non-conventional outing spot. It takes visitors back in the olden days where 3 main village communities dominated the Singapore societies, which formed Chinatown, Kampong Glam and Little India. Souvenirs unique to each respective community can be found at the above places. Haji Lane at Kampong Glam has quality merchandise at lowest prices. Photoshoots are held regularly around the areas due to their colorful surroundings. Fort Canning is a heritage site worth exploring as well. It chronicles Singapore's WWII history. Main attraction is Battle Box, containing 26 underground bunkers acting as control rooms. The bunkers were restored and visitors are in for a visual treat. The Park at Fort Canning is also a beautiful place and a must tour site.
Shopping is a favorite pastime for many. During your Singapore stay, be sure to check out some of the best shipping centers in Singapore. Orchard Road is one of the shopping stretches worth checking out. It is the perfect spot for window shopping. The place is always bustling with heavy crowd. There are other fun activities and places for families to explore in Singapore. The Art Museum for Science is an educational spot that is great for the kids. Sentosa Island, as mentioned are best for winding down. Snow Centre is another place to escape the heat.