One of our top 5 family favourites

What's not to love about Singapore, Home to one of the most amazing airports in the world 

(in my opinion) has amazing food, beautiful safe tourist areas and loads of fun for the kids.

Add to that the temples, zoo, night markets and breathtaking gardens and you are sure to be spoilt for choice here. 

I fell in love with Singapore during a trip with my then six year old daughter just us on a trip to explore all this tropical island in Southeast Asia had to offer what an unexpected treat!

Here is a list of some of what we feel are the highlights Singapore has to offer to travellers. 

We do try to keep a little left of field when travelling to allow us a more organic adventure however Singapore has so many true gems all over that is was a little hard to venture away from what all the hype was about.

Here is a list of some of what we feel are the highlights Singapore has to offer to travellers. 

           Please note all prices are in local currency due to fluctuating dollar 

**  Singaopre Zoo**

Location:  80 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore
Opening Hours: DAILY 8.30am - 6 PM
Price: ADULTS $50sd Per person | CHILD $36sd Per Person 3-12yrs|under 2 yrs FREE

PARK HOPPER PASSES AVAILABLE 

The Singapore Zoo, formerly known as the Singapore Zoological Gardens or Mandai Zoo, is a 28 hectares zoo located on the margins of Upper Seletar Reservoir within Singapore's heavily forested central catchment area public transport is available to reach this location if you do not have a car …. We took a private taxi with no troubles. 

Everything you can imagine to see at a zoo you will find here its just a magical place to witness the animals, including the panda‘s! What’s the most exciting is this zoo also offers the worlds first ever night visit opportunity (more info found below). 

Children are well catered for here too, so a good day here should be expected if you take in the waterpark the carousel ride and the up close animal encounters with the farmyard animal family.

Presentations and keeper talks will have you well informed and entertained. If you are one for a little more than the behind the scenes opportunities might be a consideration for you. Nothing is more engaging than feeding the animals so be sure to check times and not miss the fun. 

Not forgetting the opportunity to dine and shop along the way. 

be sure to check website daily for any attractions that may be closed during your visit in case its something you really want to see. It happens thankfully Singapore zoo is pretty good at keeping everyone informed on a daily basis.

**  Mandai Night Safari **

Location:  80 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore
Opening Hours: DAILY 7.15pm - Midnight
Price: ADULTS 55.00sdPer person | CHILD $38sd Per Person 2-12yrs|under 2yrs FREE

PARK HOPPER PASSES AVAILABLE 

NOTE - Currently upgrading! Still open

I’m here to admit I am not nocturnal I love to be tucked away after dinner and enjoying my bedroom comforts, in saying that if there is anything that may sway me its This…..

The Night Safari, and being the world's first nocturnal zoo One of Singapore’s most popular tourist attractions in the country I’m happy to hold off the pj’s a little longer. 

Forming part of the Mandai Wildlife Reserve along with the River Wonders, Singapore Zoo and Bird Paradise this is the place to be if you are wanting to enjoy the zoo after dark!

View sloth bears, Asian elephants, pangolins, tigers just to name a few. Embark along the Tasmanian devil trail to see how the worlds largest carnivorous marsupial spends its night. 

Closing at midnight there is lots of time to enjoy all the after dark trails and feeding opportunities not forgetting if you are a little peckish to enjoy the onsite dining options.

**  Gardens by the Bay **

Location:  18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore
Opening Hours: DAILY 5am - 2am
Price: VARIED per exhibit

Where do we start with this one - its just a feast of senses for anyone you don't need to be a lover of petals to enjoy a visit here...... a walk through here is a refreshing adventure all of its own, and please adhere to our warning that it can quickly turn into a good half day and then some. 

The Gardens by the Bay is a nature park spanning 101 hectares in the Central Region of Singapore, adjacent to the Marina Reservoir. The park consists of three waterfront gardens: Bay South Garden, Bay East Garden and Bay Central Garden. 

Offers of themed exhibits are found displaying an abundance of scented blooms and designed props - the rose festival (Rose Romance) eg... A collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Singapore highlighting  the romantic charm of the region of Puglia in idyllic southern Italy! 

These gardens are a city Icon it would almost be a crime not to visit here, and if you find you have a long layover this could be a visit perfect for a refresh!  

**  Universal Studios**

Location:   8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore
Opening Hours: DAILY 11am - 6PM
Price: ADULTS $82sd Per person | CHILD $61sd (4-12yrs)  Per Person

Universal Studios Singapore is a theme park located within the Sentosa island It features 28 rides, shows, and attractions in seven themed zones. We loved it here a slower paced day enjoying more of the quieter rides and attractions yet still found ourselves easily filling the day here. We mostly enjoyed the Madagascar ride and having our cartoon dawn a souvenir we still laugh about today. I personally enjoyed the Hollywood zone, New York street & Donkey show whilst my daughter enjoyed the rides, character meet and greets and the popcorn!  

SIDE NOTE we always buy the Refillable souvenir pop corn buckets so when we get snack-ish this makes a good top up at a reasonable price with quantity to share, same for 1x refillable drink for when you need a sugar kick on the bigger adventure filled days!  

**  S.E.A Aquarium **

Location:  8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore
Opening Hours: DAILY 10am - 5PM
Price: ADULTS $41sd Per person 13+yrs| CHILD $30sd Per Person (4-12yrs) 

NOTES - Santosa Island has now introduced Cashless Transactions - NO CLASH - almost everywhere! 

Santosa Island is home to this  S.E.A. Aquarium it is one of the world’s largest aquariums, home to more than 100,000 marine animals representing 1,000 species across more than 40 diverse habitats.. A fun visit if you are visiting the island you will see the usual Sharks, marine life the expected underwater tunnel, dolphins, rays it's all here.

Yet there are also some super fascinating exhibits that leave you pondering in their awe. For example Fried Egg Sea Jelly - yep, you have to see it, Its a real thing and it's amazing! Another sight is the brain coral or one last mention to get you intrigued - the green brittle star - its not what you think!

 COMBO passes are recommended for multiple entries they are budget friendly and offer a variety of attractions > click here for discounts up to 50%+

**  Singapore Changi airport **

Location:  60 Airport Blvd., Singapore
Opening Hours: DAILY
Price: various

Singapore Changi Airport, commonly known as Changi Airport, is a major international airport that serves Singapore, and is one of the largest transportation hubs in Asia But it so much more than that.. really …..drop your bags and enjoy it all. 

You can honestly enjoy a day here just taking in all this beautiful transport hub has to offer. Don't stress about making it to the airport on time - make it your days adventure. 

Get there early and enjoy a little something from each of the terminals - take a skytrain ride - just because you can! Enjoy rooftop attractions and dining or head to T3 for an abundance of outlet shopping... 

It’s one of our favourite Airports in the world and personally I think it would be hard to beat. 

** The jewel is another  stand out zone here offering fun attractions like a huge walking net - I do mean huge, a super bright mirror maze, a hedge maze and so much more... This Airport is honestly something that needs to be seen to be believed!! 

Crazy shopping, amazing eateries, fun for the children, gardens , butterfly dome, A SLEEP OVER OPPORTUNITY yes that’s right you can even enjoy a sleep over with family in the experience studio - Who knew an airport could be soooo much fun?! 

We did, and we are busting to tell you all about it…. Find our Blog post (coming soon) on "why we love Changi Airport"! 

**  River wonders **

Location:  80 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore
Opening Hours: DAILY 10am - 7PM
Price: ADULTS $42sdPer person | CHILD $30sd Per Person 2-12yrs| under 2 FREE

PARK HOPPER PASSES AVAILABLE 

River Wonders, formerly known as River Safari, is a river-themed zoo and aquarium located in Mandai, Singapore, forming part of the Mandai Wildlife Reserve. It is built over 12 hectares and nestled between its two counterparts, the Singapore Zoo and the Night Safari, Singapore.

It's a one-of-its-kind wildlife attraction completely themed around the river habitat with many  diverse zones offered for you to enjoy the over 5000 animals which include over 40 endangered species.

 To best enjoy the wildlife park and the river completely, I suggest you jump on the Amazon Quest Boat Ride. Taking you on an insightful  journey exploring the wilderness of the Amazon rainforest.

 The cruise will take around 15 minutes or so enjoying  the Upper Seletar Reservoir includes a glimpse of the inhabitants of the Singapore Zoo as well as the Singapore Night Safari. This exotic cruise offers the opportunity to see Capybara, Jaguar, and leopard up close, its honestly the highlight of our visit here 

Don't leave here before visiting the Giant Panda Forest to meet red pandas, giant pandas etc.

**  Bird Paradise **  { NEW ATTRACTION }

Location:  20 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore
Opening Hours: DAILY 9am - 6PM
Price: ADULTS $48sdPer person | CHILD $33sd Per Person2-12yrs| under2 FREE

PARK HOPPER PASSES AVAILABLE 

The long waited Bird Paradise in Mandai is finally opening. The first visitors  welcomed on 8th May 2023, replacing the Jurong Bird Park and forming a part of the Mandai Wildlife Reserve.

Singapore just knows how to do things VERY WELL.... This new state of the art BIRD park is no different - offering EIGHT walkthrough aviaries,  with settings as close to natures true environments including that of the African & South American wildlife, imagine dense African rainforest feels, Our very own Aussie Dry Eucalypt forest vibes, south american wetlands and many more.

 One side offering to the bird park worth a mention is the new penguin cove, Penguin Cove features one of the world’s largest sub-Antarctic, cold salt-water habitats for penguins. I would not be expecting to see this here but here it is .. in all its true wonder including a domed sky featuring the projection of the breathtaking Aurora Australis (WINK - the northern lights). 

Dining is pleasant thanks to Birds of paradise with soft pink and white touches in a fresh designed setting offering waterfall views, great prices, and delicious Gelato bar. Many other outlets around for refreshments and top ups. 

SIDE NOTE - Birds of paradise outlets can be found in Changi airport and around Singapore areas also.   

**  Santosa Island **

Location:  2 Bukit Manis Road Sentosa Island, Singapore,
Opening Hours: DAILY
Price: FREE TO VISIT + attractions and dining

Just like Vivo City - Santosa Island is Jam -Packed with something for everyone

 LOVE THIS ISLAND! 

Before it was known as Sentosa, this island just off Singapore's southern coast was a British military fortress. After the Japanese Occupation in World War II, Singapore returned to British rule, and the island was renamed “Sentosa” which means “peace and tranquillity” in Malay. NOW YOU KNOW... x 

Today however its home to many commercial establishments including Universal studio's a water park, aquarium & houses both the hard rock hotel and hard rock cafe. 

Santosa offers a man made beach with recreational courts and many health and wellbeing opportunities. 

Caters for the children on so many levels outside of the main attractions for example plan a good few hours worth of play at nestopia.  I would suggest you consider a combo pass for a visit to Santosa Island for a few reasons, It kind of makes you get going and seeing things even if you would rather just lay in bed and it also offers discounted entries overall making it a good choice if you are short on time and watch the budget! 

  A huge fun play space for  children up to say 15-ish years.  You will also find a casino from memory and loads of fun landmarks to enjoy a selfie! Gardens by the bay a spectacular visiting opportunity that will also eat into the days hours, walking platforms and of cause many dining opportunities and simple family spaces best enjoyed as rest and recharge stations!  

Easily accessible from city side and offers a good full few days of fun & then some! 

**  Adventure Cove Water Park  **                                                                                                          

Location:   8 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore
Opening Hours: DAILY 10am - 5PM  ( *WED/Thu currently CLOSED)
Price: ADULTS $39sd (13yrs+) Per person | CHILD $31sd Per Person (4-12yrs)

 Don't get caught out - pack your swimmers and water park attire this aquatic amusement park with an aquarium, a fun lit cave area with waterfall just sucks you in...the screams of joy the smiles and fun you witness just walking by!  If you have no intentions of visiting here - Im afraid its kind of magnetic - Im not one for water yet there I was enjoying every single moment of the amazing tube ride that takes you past real live fish! You can also enjoy the many waterslides & a wave pool, plus snorkelling. We spent a good few+ hours here and enjoyed most attractions, mostly loved the tubing along the river very cool. 

**  Dolphin Island **

Location:  8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore
Opening Hours: DAILY 10am - 5PM
Price: Varied and mostly include water park admission

Dolphin Island located on Santosa Island provides a range of dolphin interaction programmes, each promising guests an unforgettable up-close and personal experience.

 During these programmes, dolphin trainers will share information on the dolphins, their habitats, diets, anatomies as well as the areas of research and veterinary care. 

They will also share a conservation message on how individuals can help to protect nature’s marine wonders through simple everyday actions such as reducing the use of plastic bags and not polluting the oceans." I have not personally attended this attraction but have heard great things! 

**  Vivo City **

Location: #1 Harborfront walk ,
Opening Hours: DAILY 9am - 7PM
Price: ADULTS $71Per person | CHILD $61 Per Person

First I need to warn you - be prepared, this is way more than a traditional shopping mall/centre  It's a destination all of its own! Lets start with the food court - Imagine a themed atmosphere backdrop being an historical town. Now take a look around at all the amazing vendor booths serving dishes from the many East Asian countries, Its truely breathtaking!

Now that we have located the food court keep this as a base because this place is HUGE!  

Sitting right on the harbour front (not far from the MRT station) it's location offers the opportunity to stroll the boardwalk and many dining options spaces to relax and recharge and just take in the environment. Inside the mall  enjoy a movie at the cities largest movie theatre, indulge in many sweet/dessert stores and of cause shop! 

Famed for its open space concept and rightfully so... children are welcomed by a large outdoor children's play area sitting on level two! Then up into  the skypark area where WAIT FOR IT... there is a children's paddling pool co existing beside an amphitheatre - mind blown yet?

There's more.....There are around 340 shops located over 5 floors, the main ones being Golden Village, FairPrice Xtra, Tangs Department Store, Uniqlo and H&M. You will also find boost juice, bath and body work, cotton on and many more!  Then add another 2 floors that are for car parking. Safe to say if you cant find what you are looking for - it probably does not exist, you are not getting out of here in under a few hours.

Lets add one final touch to the wow factor here... Cable Cars!!! A monorail!!! ..its all here harbour side!  Best of all  linking directly to Santoa Island -  genius! 

You really cant visit Singapore without stopping here! 

No wait!  I forgot to mention the biggest toy store Asia side. 

O.K now I'm done.. x

**  Chijmes **

Location:  30 Victoria St, Singapore
Opening Hours: DAILY vendors varied
Price: FREE + Food & Bev

CHIJMES (pronounced 'chimes'), is located in the Downtown region of Central Singapore, I love a good church its just something I really enjoy - the architecture, the history, the memories of visiting on Sundays with my Great Great nan, so for me add in a convent and a momdern twist and Im there!! 

So the former convent, now known for its luxuriant food and beverage scene in the heart of the cosmopolitan.

It was originally created and functioned as a catholic Convent School in 1852 - today though this entire ground has been refurbished to its true architectural stance with the former Halls and teaching rooms now host to many modern cafes, fun bars, and restaurants that are mostly themed. 

You may also catch a wedding or two here as the wedding hall today was once the caldwell house built in 1840 still offering celebrations to the modern era. I was in love! 

The lawns and grounds surrounding the Gothic-style chapel are often dressed for private events or music events we didn't time this too well and thankfully as we got to enjoy the views uninterrupted and less crowded - so no complaints here. 

With all the Chijmes withstands today, its surrounds some mentioned above include the stunning architectural delight that was once a girl's school run by French Catholic nuns, this included three full schools, an orphanage (hard to imagine), a chapel and the nun's apartment. This space still holds a sense of calm, a peacefulness that offers strong serenity. I did not want to leave this was a real treat for me and I was savouring every moment! 

Truely a great spot to visit - time it right and take in a concert from one of the entertainment stages!

**  Buddah Tooth Relic Temple  **                                                                                                                                                     

Location:  288 South Bridge Rd, Singapore
Opening Hours: DAILY 7am - 5PM
Price: FREE 

he Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum is a Buddhist temple and museum complex located in the Chinatown district of Singapore. The temple's monastics and devotees officially practice Chinese Buddhism

Located in the historic Chinatown district of Singapore, the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple is a Chinese Buddhist Temple. The five-storey temple is famed worldwide for storing what is supposedly the left canine tooth of Lord Buddha, recovered from his funeral pyre in Kushinagar, India. The chief draw of Buddha Tooth Relic Temple lies in its design and architecture, which has been extensively-researched to replicate the architectural style of the Tang Dynasty and the Buddhist Mandala.

TOURIST SIDE NOTE - Please wear appropriate attire as a mark of respect when visiting our premises. If you are dressed in a manner that is indecent or offensive, you may not be allowed entry into our premises. Examples of inappropriate attire include (but are not limited to) short skirt, miniskirt, shorts, low cut top or dress, open/low back top or dress, off-the-shoulder top or dress, spaghetti strap top and tube top.

**  Museum of Ice cream  **                                                                                                                                                     

Location:  100 Loewen Rd, Singapore
Opening Hours: DAILY 10am - 9PM |Mon & Wed 10am -6pm|TUESDAYS CLOSED
Price: FREE 

Prior reservations are required for admission to the museum.

Im not joking when I say you may need additional storage... Clear the Camera roll for this Ice cream wonderland its a super fun museum, Its pink - a lot of pink - every shade of pink 

 the entire museum = PINK with creative spaces that engage all ages.

This Singapore location is the largest Museum of Ice Cream, and is the first international location outside the United States!

With super fun Sensory zones (12 in total) that will leave you wanting every last lick!  Its a scoop of pure happiness!

 Fun zones include interactive family games of golf, connect four, arcade games  and a super cool pool filled with pink sprinkles that you can jump right in and enjoy or capture fun memories - So fun! Immerse yourself into the worlds most favourite Frozen Dessert at this super fun

Hungry?  Scream's diner is a fun place to top up - make it a double scoop of delicious!  Enjoy the fun diner whilst listening to the Jukebox, get caught up in the nostalgia as the atmosphere sweeps you back. Or you could indulge in all of the Five tasting stations eating as much Ice cream as your able!

 Always a great idea to consider a combo pass when on holidays they are a great motivator to keep you moving and budget  friendly click here > for savings up to 50%+