Rainforest kidzworld - Singapore

Located within Singapore Zoo is the super fun playground for kids called Rainforest Kidzworld. Specifically designed for kids, the playground features a water play area where kids can splash and jump till their feet get tired; get to meet farm animals and get close and cosy with furry pals like cute little bunnies.

Other activities that are equally enjoyable include taking a spin on a colourful animal-themed carousel; riding on a pony; taking a rope course; and partaking in the grooming session of Falabellas, the smallest horse breed in the world. Rainforest Kidzworld is divided into a Wet Area playground with brightly-coloured, water flushed slides, tubes, and sprayers, and a Dry Area Playground housing a number of obstacle challenges that help children learn how to work as a team.

Rainforest KidzWorld at the Singapore Zoo is designed especially with the little ones in mind. From having a splashing good time in the water play zone, meeting farm animals to enjoying pony rides and riding on a wild animal-themed carousel, Rainforest KidzWorld, the Singapore children’s playground and more, is a must-visit if you’re at the Zoo with young children.

Attractions at Rainforest Kidzworld 

Water Play Zone: 

The most popular attraction at Rainforest Kidzworld is the water play area that boasts of watery slides; spray shack, climbers, splash pads, a jumbo water trough, and aqua sprinklers. The slides are colourful and offer a great time to all.

Animal Friends Show: 

The show is a hit with kids and held twice in a day. The show brings before visitors abandoned as well as pet animals like dogs, goats, mice, cats, and birds. Here, kids can get to meet Katie and George (Japanese Spitz breed), Boy and Buddy (Golden Retrievers), and the oldest dog by the name of Hope. Most of these animals are rescued and enthral visitors with their many gigs. After the show, kids can stay on to hang around these animals and cuddle them.

Houbii Rope Course: 

For the adventurous ones, there is the option of partaking in a challenging rope course. This is the popular Houbii Rope Course, a very interesting activity to let young kids test their metal. The activity involves lots of jumping and swinging.

Interactive Sessions with Zookeepers: 

This is one of the most popular activities at Rainforest Kidzworld where young children get to meet and greet with caretakers of the animals. Along with this, feeding and handling of animals are demonstrated first hand to the kids. Photo sessions are an added bonus.

Buddy Barn: 

This is the one and only exhibit where kids can interact with rabbits like Snow, Dory, and Muffin. These bunnies are the star attractions here, apart from other animals like rats, mice and guinea pigs. Kids can interact as well as feed them. Sometimes goats do drop by as VIPs.

Pony Ride: 

Riding on top of cute little ponies is another activity most loved by all. The pony ride takes kids along the forested trail within the zoo along with a guide.

Wild Animal Carousel: 

The vintage-looking animal-themed carousel at Rainforest Kidzworld draws a big chunk of kids from all over Singapore. It’s a ride meant both for kids as well as adults.

Water Play Zone at Rainforest KidzWorld

The main attraction at Rainforest KidzWorld is definitely the Water Play zone. Anchored by an animal-themed climbing frame, complete with water-flushed slides and a spray shack. Rainforest KidzWorld’s Water Play zone is a wet wonderland of colourful aqua sprayers, climbers, and a jumbo water trough that will rain down hard at regular intervals.

Oh, the squeals the massive splash elicits! Older children love waiting for the trough to fill up, then watching the water tip all over them. The main play structure is a wet and slippery obstacle course that I’d recommend only to confident walkers. On a busy day, there are big – and little – children running up and down excitedly, so it really would be best to keep babies and toddlers out of their way.

My daughter enjoyed the water-flushed slides, but stayed well away from the covered tube one. She was much more comfortable and confident playing with the shorter, lower slides.

At ground level, there are numerous interactive water play features, from water 

sprinklers to aqua sprayers. With the water level only about ankle-high, I was happy for my daughter to run around freely; she was even frolicking and lying on the splash pads at times. Even though the water level is very low, it is a requirement that children below 110cm in height be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Animal Friends Show

Make time when you’re at Rainforest KidzWorld for the Animal Friends Show that takes place daily at 11 am and 4 pm.

Meet Golden Retrievers, Boy and Buddy, Japanese Spitzes, Katie and George, and Hope, a Singapore Special and the oldest dog in the show!

Besides the dogs, you’ll also meet birds, mice and cats, many of them rescued and adopted. Prepare to be wowed by their intelligence and agility in classic cat-and-mouse escapades and gravity-defying jumps.

Following the Animal Friends Show, the four-legged stars will hang around for a pat, and a photo!

Interactive Animal Exhibits

Rainforest KidzWorld is where visitors, little ones especially, can interact with the animals. Meet rabbits Snow, Muffin, Dory, some guinea pigs and ferrets in the Buddy Barn, feed the goats some juicy green leaves, watch the Falabellas get groomed, or hop on a pony for a ride.

The friendly zookeepers are always around to keep the children safe while they interact with the animals. Chat with them as you make new animal friends, and share in the passion they have for their animal charges!

Here is the list of places to eat & shop in Rainforest kidzworld - Singapore:

1. Pollen:

If you wish to have an elegant dining experience, you must visit Pollen, renowned for its fantastic food and wonderful ambiance. It is set within a Mediterranean garden, and you can enjoy modern interpretive cuisines here. The epicurean journey is led by chef Michael Wilson, whose menu draws inspiration from nature's bounty, evolving with seasons.

Some of the tasty dishes that you must try here include lettuce gazpacho with burrata, cucumber, Espelette pepper, whey granita, and beef heart tomato marigold with sheep's curd, and black garlic balsamic.

2. Majestic Bay Seafood Restaurant: 

If you're looking for the best place for seafood indulgence with your family and friends, Majestic Bay Seafood Restaurant should be your ideal destination.

It is the first seafood-themed restaurant of the Majestic Group, offering a buffet, four-course meals, desserts, and appetizers.Pan-seared Chilli Crab Meat Buns, Baby Pork Belly Ribs, and Steamed Lobster with Ee-fu Noodles Are the specialty of this restaurant.

3. McDonald's: 

Spice up your dining experience by visiting McDonald's, which is a fast-food chain that features everything from burgers to breakfast menu items and more!Whether it's a perfect power lunch, energy-boosting breakfast, or delectable dinner, you can visit McDonald's any time of the day to enjoy a culinary treat.

It is best known for its cheeseburgers, french fries, burgers, chicken items, sodas, milkshakes, sweets, and wraps.

4. Satay by the Bay: 

Feast on the must-try delights of Singapore while enjoying the breathtaking views of the waterfront by visiting Satay by the Bay. It gives you a feel of the old Satay Club, and you can enjoy here succulent seafood to tender chunks of satay and delectable desserts.

5. Fennel Cafe Active Garden: 

Situated along the Waterfront Promenade alongside Reservoir Marina, Fennel Cafe Active Garden is a spacious ninety-seater restaurant with indoor and outdoor seats.

This restaurant offers a unique Barbeque experience, and it features customized 4 tonnes, oven-fired with apple and almond woods, and three elevation grills. You can enjoy light bites like pastries, sandwiches, croissants, cakes, and drinks like coffee, beers, wines, and tea.

6. Cafe Crema: 

Take "chilling with friends" to an entirely new level by visiting Cafe Crema, renowned for its unbeatable food, world-class service, and electrifying ambiance. It is an Italian-inspired cafe where you can enjoy fine espresso-based drinks and gourmet light bites that are skillfully and passionately handcrafted by experienced baristas.

7. The Social Kitchen: 

This is the first social enterprise cloud kitchen in Singapore that provides employment to people with special needs.  This restaurant was opened to encourage consumers to adopt a more plant-based lifestyle by eating less animal meat.

Bringing popular food brands under one roof, this restaurant is the perfect place to grab a quick breather or even catch up with your friends over local favorites. This restaurant gives a unique vegetarian spin to your nostalgic meat favorites without compromising on taste or texture.

Some of the classic delicacies that you must try here include- seafood hor fun, seafood mui fun, laksa, miso salmon, and no beef rendang shepherd's pie.

For an amazing shopping experience 

From a great variety of momentos inspired by the beautiful nature to an array of toys in abundance, one can find many unique things to take home as souvenirs that will give you the memory of a visit to this lovely Singapore Zoo. One can locate these shops in the zoo:

- Zoo entrance (Main Outlet)

- Shaw Amphitheatre

- Rainforest Kidzworld

Places to Visit near Singapore Zoo

1. River Safari: 

It is a gorgeous zoo with the theme of the river and aquarium. A great place to visit surely near the Singapore Zoo as it is nestled in between the zoo and the Night Safari. Renowned as Asia’s only and first river theme park, it is a fun and relaxing place to spend a vacation with your family.

The place offers you fun boat rides that prove to be the main highlight that takes you around the park and make you witness the 10 different ecosystems with around 300 species of animals. The time to visit this place is 10 am till 7:30 pm. 

Activities like petting goats, feeding the animals, or hopping on a pony for a ride will keep the little ones entertained. Also, there is a water playground too where they can head over to have a splash and go look around for the cute furry little animals.

2. Night Safari: 

Considered as one of the most famous tourist spots in Singapore, it is the world’s first-midnight zoo. One should absolutely check out this night zoo offering you tram rides and also walking trails that take you through those magnificent rainforests past the elephants, leopards, and the royal tigers.

It shelters home to around 900 animals out of which 41% are endangered. The timings to visit this place are from 7:15 pm up till midnight. The Night Safari regularly features cultural performances, tribal dances, and blowpipe demonstrations also.  

3. Jurong Bird Park: 

Enjoy an intimate encounter with the avian species at Jurong Bird Park, the largest aviary in Asia. Covering an area of 20.2 hectares on the western slope of Jurong hills, this bird-themed aviary offers both dry and wet play zones along with a game room for kids and a multi-purpose pavilion.

It houses a collection of over five thousand birds from four species, and the main attraction of this bird park is the Waterfall Aviary, one of the largest walk-in aviaries in the world. Get a chance to be acquainted with some of the most beautiful birds during their feeding session or enjoy lip-smacking delicacies while watching different types of parrots.

Hotels near Night Safari to stay

1. The St. Regis Singapore

Situated at the heart of the city’s premier shopping district, with the world-class shopping of Orchard Road at your doorstep and the grandeurs of a 5-star hotel within, The St. Regis Singapore is the ideal residence for the discerning luxury traveller. Immerse in exquisite experiences highlighted by 299 luxuriously-appointed rooms and suites, signature restaurants and bars as well as the award-winning Remède Spa. From its location at the most coveted address, set at the crossroads of the embassy district and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Singapore Botanic Gardens, to the legendary St. Regis Butler Service and one of the largest private art collections in the city, this is world-class hospitality at its finest. The St. Regis Singapore has been certified as an SG Clean establishment. With an SG Clean certification, the hotel is committed to upholding good sanitation and hygiene practices backed by the National Environment Agency, Enterprise Singapore and Singapore Tourism Board.

2. InterContinental Singapore

Located on the fringe of Marina Bay precinct, InterContinental® Singapore is a luxury landmark deeply rooted in the heritage of the arts and cultural districts of Bugis and Bras Basah. Positioned in close proximity to established historical enclaves including Arab Street, Kampong Glam and Little India, InterContinental Singapore is also conveniently located next to Bugis Junction shopping complex, Singapore's first glass-covered air-conditioned shopping street.

3. The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore

Located downtown in the charming civic and cultural district, the iconic Capitol Building and Stamford House are unveiled as The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore. Blending beautifully conserved architecture with modern touches, this exclusive retreat promises luxury at its finest. The discovery continues with unparalleled shopping and dining experiences within footsteps, and the direct access to the legendary Capitol Theatre, for hosting celebratory galas and extraordinary gatherings.

4. Ramada by Wyndham Singapore at Zhongshan Park

Awarded Best Mid-Range Hotel for 5th time at the 30th Annual TTG Travel Awards 2019, the Ramada by Wyndham Singapore at Zhongshan Park offers 382 well-appointed guest rooms in a contemporary design, catering to both business and leisure travellers. Each room features amenities such as a 40-inch flat screen TV with cable channel access, complimentary in-room WIFI access and an in-room safe. With 540 square metres of meeting and banquet space, Ramada Singapore offers a perfect setting for corporate meetings, wedding banquets and private parties. The hotel ballroom and function room are equipped with the flexibility to accommodate events requiring various set-ups. Alongside facilities such as a 30-metre swimming pool, 24-hour fitness centre as well as a business centre; the hotel’s restaurant, New Ubin Zhongshan Park, serves up hearty tze char and brings guests a Truly Singaporean experience.

5. ibis Singapore Novena

ibis Singapore Novena is located on the intersection of Irrawaddy and Balestier Road and 8 mins walk to Novena MRT Station. Ideal for business, medical and leisure travelers, the hotel offers complimentary WIFI, international power sockets, parking, a handy phone with unlimited mobile internet and local & international calls for selected countries. Oopen Pasta and Grill serves an international buffet breakfast and chef's delectable selection, hotel is a stone's throw from heritage sites and authentic local food trails. Hotel also provides a complimentary shuttle to Novena MRT Station.

Tips 

• No footwear is allowed in the Wet Play Area.

• No food and drinks are permissible in the Wet Play Area.

• Appropriate swimwear and swimming diapers must be worn at all times in the Wet Play Area.

• Children must shower before and after entering the Wet Play Area.

• No running is permitted within the Wet Play Area.