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Singapore with Kids: The Zoo, Jewel, Sentosa and Gardens by the Bay

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Singapore Zoo, Jewel's indoor waterfall, Universal Studios and Siloso Beach, and the Gardens by the Bay light show.

Singapore is one of the easiest cities in Asia to travel with children: safe, clean and full of things to do. Spend the first day at Singapore Zoo, one of the best open zoos in the world, and see the world's tallest indoor waterfall at Jewel Changi Airport. Give the second day to Sentosa, with Universal Studios and Siloso Beach. Finish with Gardens by the Bay and the evening light show at Marina Bay. Public transport is excellent, and most attractions are pram-friendly.

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Singapore Zoo

Singapore Zoo is set on a peninsula in the Upper Seletar Reservoir and is known for its open-concept enclosures that use moats and natural barriers instead of cages. Its animals include orangutans, white tigers and rare species from across Asia and Africa. Breakfast with orangutans is a popular activity. The nearby Night Safari and River Wonders are run as separate parks.

Heavy rain: Nov – Dec
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Jewel Changi Airport

Jewel Changi Airport is a nature-themed complex at Changi Airport, opened in 2019. Its centrepiece is the Rain Vortex, the world's tallest indoor waterfall, falling through a glass and steel dome into a lush indoor forest. Shops, restaurants and the Canopy Park are spread over several levels. The waterfall has a nightly light and sound show, and the main areas are free to visit.

Heavy rain: Nov – Dec
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Universal Studios Singapore

Universal Studios Singapore is the first Universal theme park in Southeast Asia, opened in 2010 at Resorts World Sentosa. Its zones are themed on famous films and include roller coasters, water rides and shows. Weekday visits are usually less crowded. Express passes are available, and the park is easy to combine with the aquarium and beaches of Sentosa.

Heavy rain: Nov – Dec
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Siloso Beach

Siloso Beach is the liveliest beach on Sentosa Island, with soft sand, palm trees and views of ships in the Strait of Singapore. It is popular for beach volleyball, kayaking and beach bars that stay busy at sunset. A short walk leads to Fort Siloso and the treetop Skywalk. The beach is easy to reach by the Sentosa Express monorail or the free beach tram.

Heavy rain: Nov – Dec
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Gardens by the Bay

Gardens by the Bay is a huge garden on reclaimed land beside Marina Bay. Its Supertree Grove of tall vertical gardens lights up nightly in the Garden Rhapsody show. Two giant cooled conservatories, the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest with its indoor waterfall, showcase plants from around the world. The outdoor gardens are free, while the domes and OCBC Skyway need tickets.

Heavy rain: Nov – Dec
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Marina Bay Sands

Marina Bay Sands opened in 2010 and quickly became the symbol of modern Singapore. Its three hotel towers are joined at the top by the SkyPark, a ship-shaped deck with an observation area and the famous infinity pool reserved for hotel guests. The complex also has a mall, casino, theatres and the ArtScience Museum. Each evening the Spectra light and water show plays on the bay promenade.

Heavy rain: Nov – Dec
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Merlion Park

Merlion Park is home to the Merlion, Singapore's national mascot: a creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish, spouting water into Marina Bay. The statue was created by sculptor Lim Nang Seng and unveiled in 1972. The waterfront platform offers classic views of Marina Bay Sands and the city skyline. It is lovely at night when the skyline is lit up.

Heavy rain: Nov – Dec

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