Bali is considered one of the very best kid-friendly destinations in the world. It is without a doubt that Bali offers numerous activities to keep children engaged. Ranging from nature visits to water-based fun, and video gaming halls to sporty activities, the list is endless, and all are dedicated to allowing parents a little breathing space while at the same time giving them a chance to catch up with whatever is going on in their kids’ lives.
There are heaps of places where kids can explore and spark their imaginations. For parents, planning a vacation with their kids can sometimes be a stressful ordeal. In this article, we will highlight some ideas to make a holiday with kids worth spending for both parents and children.
Waterbom Bali
Waterbom Bali has added more reasons for kids to smile at the park this year! The new 1-hectare kids and family area is now three times the size and will be a hub for exploration, discovery and play.
The centrepiece of the area is the new 15-meter-high interactive water playground, adorned in lively tropical blues, yellows and greens, boasting over 40 engaging features across many climbing decks and multiple levels. Kids can enjoy five slides, interactive water blasters with hand and foot activators, jets, sprays, bowls, plus seven viewing domes for views of the fun below. And, of course, the iconic giant dump bucket is ready to soak everyone below! With additional splash zones and special play areas with soft rubber flooring designed for toddlers – children of all ages will have an unforgettable experience.
Stage 1 of this expansion opened in early September, with stage 2 by early 2025, so stay tuned for more announcements and prepare to treat your kids to a fantastic day out at Waterbom Bali!
Parklife
Looking for a fun and engaging way to spend time with your little ones? Look no further than Parklife, where they offer a variety of exciting activities for children of all ages! For babies and toddlers aged 6-18 months, their weekday morning messy play class is the perfect start to a creative day. Little ones can explore different textures and materials in a safe, supervised environment, encouraging sensory development and early motor skills.
Children between 18 to 36 months can enjoy their movement class, where they can get active and build coordination through fun games. For older kids, they offer a range of activities starting at 4 PM on weekdays. Their Drop-Off Kids Club for children aged 5 and over provides a chance to unwind, meet new friends, and enjoy different games and crafts. On weekends, they have a variety of activities and events suitable for all ages, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Whether you’re looking for a creative, or fun experience, Parklife has it all. Come visit them and let your kids explore, learn, and play! They also have a cool indoor and outdoor play yard.
Paragliding at Timbis Flying Site Bali
Can kids take part of this activity? The answer is yes: the kids can try paragliding. The minimum age to do so is 6 years old. There is any problem with them joining this experience with you and the rest of your family. They can do also tandem flights accompanied by an adult. So, worry not! Your kids will be accompanied by an expert pilot. During the tandem or two-seater flight, the pilot is in charge of the take-off. While the passenger’s only responsibility is, to be able to relax while sitting comfortably until he or she touches the ground again. Well said!
Bali Bird Park
If your kids are into birds, Bali Bird Park is an iconic conservation, recreation and education destination in Bali, attracting both local and international visitors to appreciate one of the finest collection of birds in the world, with over 1300 birds from more than 250 species. As home to the largest and finest display of Indonesian birds in the world, this two-hectare tropical garden offers interactive activities between kids and hundreds of feathered residents that meander through the garden. Your little ones can expect to see from a close range a colourful array of birds, including parrots, peacocks, hornbills, cranes, pelicans, flamingos, or even the rare Bali Starling and the exotic Birds of Paradise.
As a family venue, Bali Bird Park offers a variety of interactive activities that kids can enjoy with their parents. All these activities are designed as educative experiences that inspire children to value and conserve birds. Ask your kids to participate in various close-encounter experience programmes, such as Basic Instinct Free Flight, Bali Rainforest Free Flight, Komodo Experience, and Pesky Parakeet. These activities are available every day. Special events are frequently sponsored by the park to increase the awareness of adults and children alike of the threats faced by wildlife in this era.
Jalak Family Club at The Apurva Kempinski Bali
Providing an inside and outside playground, in addition to the family pool, this kids spot will let children’s hearts leap up. Jalak Family Club at The Apurva Kempinski Bali will pamper your kids with fun activities, such as face painting as well as various arts and crafts. An outdoor playground and a tree house-inspired indoor playing area are provided to engage the little VIPs. For more action, water activities such as kayaking and standup paddle boarding are also provided for the guests, with sun loungers ready to accommodate guests’ needs for a fun beach time.
Bali Safari & Marine Park
Bali Safari & Marine Park dedicates their efforts to encouraging children to love the natural environment. Such commitment can be seen by having programmes for children. This unique and exciting animal experience includes helping the park keepers to prepare their favourite food for the animals, learning about the animals from the dedicated park keepers, learning how to groom a horse and learning about the challenges of becoming a veterinarian.
Meet the Meerkat Mob is their latest programme at the park. This activity offers a new experience to allow your little ones to get closer to these small mammals. During this encounter, the keeper will guide you inside the exhibit to allow you to sit next to these curious animals. Available every day at 9.30 AM and 2 PM, this activity also provides the opportunity to feed and handle these playful mammals while learning about their care and feeding. The Elephant Educational Show and the Predator to Prey Shows are other encounter programmes available at the park. Children can also get the chance to join a motorised safari tour on secured, slow-moving vehicles, navigating through the homes of animals of India, Indonesia and Africa.
After having an educational day out in the natural environment, take your kids to play around at the Park’s Petting area. The day of fantasy continues with the little ones being allowed free access to an array of amusement park rides that are located in the Fun Zone of the park.
Bali Butterfly Park
Providing a congenial atmosphere for the breeding of butterflies, Bali Butterfly Park is a centre for butterfly preservation and research. Located in the Tabanan region, this is one unique place where children can come to have an experience with the mystery of nature while parents can do their research. Visitors to the park are transported to a tropical paradise full of lush vegetation and thousands of vibrantly coloured butterflies. A visit to this park will help children increase their knowledge not just about butterflies but also about plant varieties.
Established in 1996, this is probably the largest butterfly park in Southeast Asia. The park has dedicated its time and resources to ensuring that visitors can able to see all the famous birdwing butterflies in the region. Over 2,000 butterflies, made up of 45 different species, call this a beautiful spacious home. The glass-enclosed conservatory is located inside the park, where butterflies leave their pupae and dry out their wings before they take their first flight. For kids, this area is a perfect spot for self-picture with these nectar-feeding insects. The rare encounter with the endemic butterfly species will surely not disappoint your little ones. And to have a memory of the place, souvenirs are available at the Souvenir Art shop.
Bali Wake Park
Bali Wake Park is not like the other water parks, but here, you get to experience a different and more exciting version of it. Here you get to experience wakeboarding! The park has five hectares of vast artificial lakes where you can experience this unique water sport. Before you hit the waters wakeboarding, you will be taught the basics by professional instructors. You can buy a day-long pass and enjoy the day learning and performing exciting tricks. Bali Wake Park has well-maintained gardens and a golf course as well.
Krisna Funtastic Land
Krisna Funtastic Land is a top-rated amusement park in Bali located near Lovina Beach. It houses over 15 varieties of rides, built for an exciting child’s day out. Since it begins after early dawn, this park feels more like a fair and fun ride for everyone. There are a carousel, bumpy rides and miniature trains for little kids and there are a few rides for thrill-seekers as well. All in all, Krisna Funtanstic Land is a fun way of enjoying an evening with your kids.
Elephant Safari Park
How about interacting up close and personal with a group of Sumatran Elephants? These giant herds take pleasure in breathing the fresh air around lush botanical gardens and indulging in the cool, humid climate of Ubud. In Elephant Safari Park, children will get the opportunity not just to observe the resident giants in the park lake but also to hand-feed and touch these giant mammals, while at the same time learning more about them along the way. They are also welcome to meet and greet the baby elephants at their nursery.
For a more interactive activity and a unique connection with the elephants, get an exclusive opportunity to wash, bathe and ride bareback on the elephants as they splash and play in their bathing lake. The elephant ride is, of course, the main reason why children want to go to this park. Sign up your kids for the safari ride and walk on the wild side with a scenic stroll atop an elephant through the park and jungle.
To supply more information about elephants, their museum and education centre is available to provide complete mammoth skeleton replicas around the world. This can be a valuable learning centre for young minds to teach them almost everything there is to know about elephants.
