BEST FAMILY ATTRACTIONS IN BANGKOK

Bangkok is everything and more than you would imagine an Asian city to be; here the entertainment options have no limits. Theme & aqua parks, amusement complexes and wildlife parks are Bangkok`s specialities. The city`s animal and nature grounds are brilliant spots where parents should take their kids to learn more about the native fauna and flora before travelling around the country. From thrilling cobra shows to a butterfly wonderland there is as much fun as educational value in the kids’ parks of Bangkok.

The Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World

1.SIAM PARK CITY

Families and adrenaline seekers will love the Siam Park City. This thrilling amusement park offers endless entertainment, including Water Park, Family World, X-Zone, Dinotopia Museum, Safari Park, Camping for Kids, Small World and Fantasy World, and indeed this is a world of joy and excitement for anyone.

One can easily spend an entire day here and have fun on the park`s refreshing slides and exhilarating rides but also at the fantastic food court that offers all sorts of Thai but also international food.

Siam Park City, Bangkok

2.DREAM WORLD

The Dream World is a copy of Disneyland, and it is one of the most popular theme parks in Bangkok to visit. For children, this is a place where fantasies become realities; whether it is sleighing or making snow angels in Snow Land, riding a rollercoaster up Space Mountain or meeting Cinderella and Pocahontas all in one day!

The complex also includes huge theme parks such as Dream Garden, Fantasy Land and Adventure Land which combine the Japanese surreal and the American thrilling theme park style

Bangkok Dream World

3.KIDZANIA BANGKOK

The most innovative and interactive is undoubtedly the Kidzania! Resembling a mini city, this little complex is purposely built to prepare children for the work life, once they grow up.

Child-sized replicas of cars, skyscrapers, corporation buildings and shops are supposed to stimulate children`s imagination, and there are more than 80 different professions they can choose from to pretend to be a real lawyer, surgeon, pilot, firefighter, teacher or even a model. Wearing the relevant uniform and getting all the relevant equipment make the little ones act relevantly while performing. Everything is very realistic just very small – an incredible big-little –people- world.

Kidzania Bangkok

4.FANTASIA LAGOON WATER PARK                                  

The Fantasia Lagoon Water Park is built on the roof of The Mall Bankai. Huge pools, large sliders, attractive games and other entertainments and great food are available in the complex. The Fantasy Fountains, Pirate Cove, Slider Tower, Magic Jungle, Mystery Island and the Ocean boast water activities, games and fun features.

The Lazy River provides a bit of relaxing while drifting down on an inflatable tube.  There are magic shows, balloon shows and the famous Thai goodies, of course.

The Fantasia Lagoon Water Park, Bangkok

5.ART IN PARADISE

Ideal for bigger children, the Art In Paradise presents attractive interactive fun at the Trickeye Museum and 3D Museum. The facility presents an interactive art gallery featuring a broad collection of 3D life-sized murals for the visitors to pose and take funny pictures.

The unique collection of optical illusions offers paintings, sculptures and artworks might confuse your senses. The illusionary effects might create confusion but mainly loads of fun. Besides, this attraction will stimulate your children`s imagination and creativity and they will leave with unforgettable memories.

Bangkok Art in Paradise

6.DINOSAUR PLANET THEME PARK

Dedicated to the prehistoric beasts, the Dinosaur Planet Theme Park will certainly raise the attention of every child! From the snarling T-Rex to packs of flying dinosaurs, the park features more than 200 life-sized, pretty impressive models of these enormous extinct animals. Placed in different terrain and surrounded by the volcanoes the complex will not only amaze with its visual effects but also informative and educational content.

The Dinosaur Planet Theme Park, Bangkok

7.SNOW TOWN BANGKOK

Snow Town Bangkok is a white complex built in the tropics will definitely revive its visitors. The indoor themed village with a play area of artificial snow is located in the Gateway Ekkamai Mall. A slope with sleighs and skis to hire, Snow Playground and plenty of shops, restaurants and playgrounds for all ages will greet the visitors; remember to wear jackets, gloves and beanies!

Snow Town Bangkok

8.SAFARI WORLD

Safari World is an attraction that will surely fill up a family day. The complex has two sections – the Animal Park and Marine Park.

While the astonishing aquarium Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World presents an underwater wonderland, the Animal Park offers daily lion and tiger feeding shows, water skiing, dolphin & sea lion performances, polar bear feeding, cowboy stunts and incredible orang-utan boxing.

Visitors can drive their own vehicle or take a safari mini-couch through the eight km-long wilderness path. Top it all up with Spy War Show & the Jungle Cruise, and you can be sure to leave Bangkok with some unforgettable memories!

Bangkok Safari World

9.SNAKE FARM

The Snake Farm is part of an institute that specialises in research of snake venom – Thailand is home to more than 60 venomous snakes, including the spitting cobra. Set up to produce anti-venom serum for nor rarely snake-bitten victims nationwide, it is an excellent sanctuary with informative and educational displays, many different breeds of vipers, cobras, kraits and thrilling Cobra shows every day.

Bangkok Snake Farm

1o.DUSIT ZOO

Dusit Zoo is the oldest zoo in Thailand and a popular family destination in Bangkok with lots of educational and amusement facilities. The animal park has an animal hospital, zoo museum and educational centre and it features a lovely sightseeing terrain, lots of activities and a food court.

More than 1.500 species live in the zoo, including the Bengal Tigers, and the visitors can enjoy various feeding sessions throughout the day. Moreover, the zoo is surrounded by important landmarks such as the Throne Hall, Thai Parliament and the Royal Residence.

Dusit Zoo, Bangkok

11.BUTTERFLY GARDEN

A little fairyland is to be experienced at the Butterfly Garden in Bangkok. Vast, lofty enclosures with rockeries, shady ferns, exotic flowers and refreshing waterfalls dotted with radiant insects are to be expected – and the best thing is that you can walk through this little paradise!

Bangkok Butterfly Garden

12.SIAM OCEAN WORLD

A popular aquatic complex is situated underneath the glitzy Siam Paragon Mall, and this spectacular underground aquarium is one of the largest in Asia. The Siam Ocean World features innovative, world-class exhibits and more than 30.000 different sea-creatures from all over the globe; from the Amazon through the Jurassic era to the deadliest ocean predators – all that can be enjoyed in the 27-degree underwater tunnel or a glass-bottom boat.

The Siam Ocean World, Bangkok

13.CROCODILE FARM

The Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm is proud of holding the world`s largest crocodile in captivity – the 6 m long Yai. The world`s largest crocodile farm is known for crocodile wrestling, acrobatic elephant shows but more importantly for the keepers putting their heads into crocodiles mouth without being bitten – well, most of the times! The place also serves as an education and research centre for wildlife and conservation.

Samutprakarn Crocodile Farm, Bangkok