Things to do in Bali with kids
So you are planning your trip to Bali and you want to know what are the best things to do in Bali with kids? You have come to the right place.
We have travelled to Bali a few times and to keep our kids entertained, we have researched and been to several places in Bali with our family. This article will help you decide what are some of the activities or places you would like to visit with your kids.
Bali is a popular tourist destination and it’s not hard to see why. You can surf, snorkel, explore a volcano, or just relax on the beach. But if you’re travelling with kids, the options might seem a little more limited. Bali with kids: Here are some of the best things to do with kids in Bali.
Let’s take a look at some of the attractions and activities that you and your family enjoy.
Note: The best way to travel around Bali with family is to hire a private driver with a car for a full day or a half-day tour. Check our marketplace for the best price.
Waterbom
One of the best places to visit in Bali with family is waterbom. The famous water park is conveniently located in Kuta across the road from the Discovery Shopping mall. Here you can spend the whole day with your family enjoying this water theme park featuring numerous waterslides.
Waterbom is set in a lush tropical setting with gardens and swimming pools throughout the park. The waterpark is suitable for children where a fun kid zone area is located inside. The staff here are friendly and helpful so do approach them for any instructions or guidance required to help you navigate around the park.
Bali Safari and Marine Park
Bali Safari and Marine Park are located in Gianyar Bali. The park features animals in their natural surroundings, theatre, waterpark, fun park, and restaurants. There are shows scheduled throughout the day so make sure to grab a handout with the listing of shows available.
There are bus tours available that will take you around the park through a safari adventure where you will see native animals from Indonesia, India, and Africa.
If you do have a day to spare then do take some time to visit Bali Safari and Marine Park.
Dream Museum Zone
DMZ was first launched in Korea and now this 3D trick art museum is open in Bali.
A fun interactive art museum for the whole family. This art museum features 120 pieces of life-sized 3D artwork. Be part of the artwork for the day and be sure to have your camera ready.
Bali Treetop Adventure Park
Another full day activity for the adventure seekers, Bali Treetop Adventure Park. This well-known attraction is located in Ubud set in the Bali Botanical Gardens in Bedugul.
The park features treetop circuits, walking trails and flying fox zipline. There are different circuits available from ages 4 and up. For further information about the circuits and the challenge levels of the circuit, visit their website.
Visit the Monkey Forest
The story of “Monkey Forest” is one of the most famous things in Bali. It has been well known in the tourist community. Here we will tell you more about the “Monkey Forest”. This story will be a perfect way to help your kids to feel the Bali-languor.
Monkey forest in Bali – A message of concern from PETA In the early 80s the Bali forestry tried to set up the Chinese rubber plantations in a jungle area, where the wild animals like the Monkeys, the Jungle Fowl lived.
The plan was to build a factory in this jungle to export rubber to Singapore. The animals were protected but in a bad way. Their living conditions were the worse. Their food, their daily routine were changed. The Monkey Forest became a type of zoo. All the monkeys, the Jungle Fowl were locked in cages.
Monkey forest in Bali is the best and safe way to experience this protected rain forest in the capital of Bali. There are many cafes and food joints, vegetable and fruit gardens and markets, tea shops and many walking tracks and creeks, and the amazing Bintang-Lining Pig, all in the monkey forest, made up of mixed species of monkeys and people.
Monkey forest – at the heart of Ubud Monkey forest has opened the way for tourism in Bali. You will find that the rest of Bali has evolved with new facilities and construction of resorts, like the natural architecture, charms and cultural and religious offerings. Ubud, however, is still a vibrant village, the cultural heart of Bali. The Monkey Forest has been a place of cultural exchange and social meetings for centuries.
This is a special jungle in the middle of a city. This jungle that is more than 20 hectares of land has over 6,000 orangutans. This is more than 6,000 (and the expected 10,000 by 2030) orangutans that live in the forest.
They all seem to be attached to humans. They love to run through the urban forest and get a little bit of exercise in between. There is a lot of food in this forest. Even though they are close to humans, these animals still have to be fed to survive. The animals that they feed have a rich and varied diet. Some of the favourites are bananas, sugarcane, and mangos. They also eat bird eggs, insects, and honey. That includes the baby orangutans as well. The young ones always need lots of care.
If you are planning to visit the Monkey Forest with kids, please stay alert. Some of these monkeys can cheeky and they may snatch your belonging. So hold on tight to your valuables when you are in the forest.
Explore the rice terraces
Bali is a great destination for the family to enjoy the local cuisine, traditional dance and music Tour the colourful island and try traditional dishes.
However, No trip is complete without visiting the rice terraces in Bali. Here you can find the perfect option to discover the lush rice paddies, marvel at their majesty, take a look at their unique architecture and also find a place to grab lunch with your family while looking at the beautiful terraces .
It is also a great place to take good family photographs so make sure to bring a good camera when you are exploring the rice terraces.
Take a cooking class with family
There’s no denying that Bali is a world-class destination for people who like to travel with their families. It has great offerings for those looking for dining options for kids as well as locations for children to get some schooling. Once you take a look at all the top resort, cultural, family, and kids activities in Bali, you’ll easily find out why families are making a trip to Bali, no matter if you’re travelling alone or with friends.
One of the cooking classes (part of Hotel Asa’s culinary program) is simple cooking classes. Kids take a cooking class in the morning and then in the afternoon they learn to create their own recipes by following a list of ingredients to be found at the market.
The first day of classes, the children are taught how to make miso soup, egg custard, and rice cakes. After each day, parents can visit a shop at the Balinese market to purchase all of the ingredients that were used in their recipes for home cooking.
There are many local street food markets in Bali, including Nusa Dua Market and Padangbai Market. These local markets and their stalls are always full of spices, fresh produce and creative cooking ingredients for the food you would get at a home cooking class.
Cooking classes are a fun way for kids to appreciate food and the time it takes for parents to prepare meals for them.
Visit Bali Zoo
When I asked some locals about where to visit with the kids, Bali Zoo was the first place that was suggested to me. The park is also pet friendly. The park is located around 10 minutes from the airport and Bali Zoo is easily accessible from the city.
There are lots of water activities like jet ski rides and rides for canoes. But if you don’t want to rent the cars and bikes, this is the best place to visit with your kids. Just make sure that you and the kids are not over 18 and you will be guided to the spot. The park is open every day from 9 AM to 7 PM. The admission is only worth RM 10. You can buy the tickets at the main gate. Before You Go Here is some advice before you go: Get your tickets well before 8 AM. If you arrive at the park by 8 AM, you won’t get the best of bargains.
Step inside Bali Zoo and the sight of brightly painted, make-shift cages on the side of the road first strikes you. You know you are in for a fun-filled day with the kids.
After you enter the main gate, you are greeted by the crowd of excited children who are excited to learn about zoo animals, their roles and what their respective habitats are like.
In fact, Bali Zoo has an array of beautiful and exotic animals to watch. For kids, there is a theater for them to watch a snake show, miniature houses for them to interact with monkeys, etc.
There is also a camp where they can learn about animal conservation. In case of an evening, there is a night Safari where one can watch animals like crocodiles, sloths, manta rays and nocturnal species.
You will get to see your first live sun bear and Javan langur monkeys; discover Javan tapirs, Sumatran tigers and Similan elephants.
In addition, there are a variety of trees and plants in the tropical ecosystem of the zoo and exotic birds, reptiles and amphibians, and beautiful Indonesian animals like Komodo dragon, crocodiles, crocodile manakin, pink-headed macaw, sun bears, macaques, long-tailed macaques, anteaters and otters.
A dream come true for any kid. Fees An adult ticket is $15, children can enjoy the zoo for $6.25. Address: Bali Zoo Jl. Malang Ngita Saptari Untung Bali, Denpasar 65180 SGM01/1 Km.
Take Bali’s second-busiest airport, Ngurah Rai International, to Denpasar Airport, take a shuttle to the bus stop, and take a two-hour bus ride to the zoo. Prices Free entry. Entry to the carnivores room is RM15 ($3.55). There is a charge of RM5 to enter the reptile house. How to Get Around By bus If you are traveling in the daytime, the trip takes just 30 minutes and can be booked online or at the hotel. By taxi If you’re traveling at night, it will take an hour, or one-and-half hours from Denpasar, depending on traffic, to get to the zoo. By water taxi This will take around 20 minutes, but is expensive. Make sure to visit the Bali Zoo on a mid-morning or early afternoon, as the crowd will be thin. After midday, the zoo becomes overrun with tourists.
• Experience stunning terrariums full of exotic birds, primates and reptiles. • Catch the daily Jungle Show, and listen to the story of exotic animals. • Meet the Igayaks or Green-nosed Pandas, the world’s only true live baby pandas. • Visit one of our popular Monkey House, where you can watch the amazing white and black langurs. • See some unusual sights such as Kali Kali, a live old tortoise, and look at the anaconda, a giant snake of 20 feet long. • Visit ‘Crazy Place’ and watch more than 200 iguanas jump around for a few minutes. • Visit ‘Pappa Boom Boom’, a huge arena where you can see all sorts of amazing animals in a non-competitive way. • Visit ‘Salamander Alley’ to look at seven species of amazing salamanders.
As the name suggests, the Bali Zoo is a very fascinating place for children. It is a fun-filled day out with them where you can interact and feed them some animal delicacies. Moreover, you can also visit a ‘petting’ zoo, where you can feed the animals and have lots of fun. The Bali Zoo is located in Jemeluk Village, Jemeluk, West Bali, Indonesia. The Bali Zoo is also home to all kinds of exotic animals such as black bear, leopard, pythons, white lion, panthers and crocodiles, pythons and fish. Among all these animal species, the white lion is most commonly seen. Location Bali Zoo is located in a very interesting area. It is very near a village and it is not as far as some other local tourist attractions like Pemuteran Museum, Tirta Empul Temple and Kuta Beach.
The zoo offers several attractions that allow your kids to spend quality time with animals of all species and to appreciate wildlife in a safe and wild environment. Animals can be seen up close in the gorilla, orangutan, orangutan enclosures and on the lookout for foods prepared by visitors in a process of learning and feeding. There are several thrilling rides that you can enjoy with your children. There are swings that allow kids to hang over the side and enjoy the wind and birds, slides that allow them to slide down the slope while enjoying and a merry-go-round for more fun. Children will be happy to see the playground and enjoy a picnic near the elephants. They can play at the huge swings and slides. They can also play at the jungle gyms.
How to Get There
Getting to Nusa Dua from Kuta and Legian is pretty straightforward. You can hop on a jeepney (public transport) to the airport. You can also rent a car or book a taxi but these methods will cost you a lot. Nusa Dua is approximately one hour drive from Kuta, Legian or Labuan Bajo. A Day at Zoo Nusa Dua If you have limited time, you can spend your morning at the zoo and then leave after lunch. If you have more time, you can stay at the zoo and spend the whole day exploring. The Zoo Nusa Dua is located in a place called Durians Garden. It is a colorful, peaceful and friendly place that brings kids to their knees. With over 1000 species of exotic animals from around the world and 11 different thematic exhibits, the zoo is a perfect destination for the family.
What to Bring
First and foremost, it’s advisable to carry a cap along, especially since the temperature can go upto 35°C. This can help you shed your head covering once you are wet. It’s also advisable to wear comfortable walking shoes since the walk on mud tracks are long and exhausting. Besides this, water bottle (It can be any type of bottle), sandwiches, popcorn and other snacks will also come handy. How to Get to Bali Zoo From Denpasar Airport, take a taxi to Uluwatu. Once you are there, look for the taxi stand next to the Monkey Forest. On the way, the driver can drop you off at a guide’s office where you can take a short walk around Bali Zoo. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes, sunscreen and hats as in warm weather Bali can get quite hot.
A Full Day Out
It is hard to believe that in 2017 we have a zoo in our city. But fortunately, I am proud to say that we do and that’s why I have included it in our list of places to visit this vacation. Bali Zoo is the second largest zoo in the world and as such it is really packed with wonderful animals to observe. Even if you’ve been to the other zoos in Kuta or Gili Air before, it is good to visit this zoo and have a real treat. Bali Zoo Facts Bali Zoo is a zoological park on the island of Bali, Indonesia, about 30 minutes from the Bali International Airport. It is the first and only zoo on the island. It is a natural habitat of over 500 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish and insects and hosts more than 8,000 species, including 25 species endemic to Bali.
Conclusion
And that’s why Bali Zoo is a must visit destination for all.
Visit a Balinese Family
Ride the horses
Visit the Taman Safari
Visit the Bali Bird Park
Visit the Butterfly Garden
Visit the Elephant Safari Park
Experience the beautiful Balinese Temples
Conclusion
The best thing about travelling to Bali with kids is that they don’t seem to care where they are, as long as they have each other and plenty to do. So when it’s time to find things to do in Bali with kids, all you need to do is find those activities! There are so many things to do in Bali with kids that you and your children will never be bored.
Of course, you want to take your kids to Bali. It’s an amazing place with so much to see and do. We hope our tips for the best things to do in Bali with kids, has helped you and that you have a great time in Bali with your family.
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