Traveling in Kuala Lumpur with your kids? No worries! Family travel may not be the easiest way to explore a city, but it is a great opportunity to improve your kids’ learning curve, as well as an enjoyable time for the adults involved. Here are the best activities and destinations in Kuala Lumpur you can include in your itinerary that are educating and entertaining for the entire family.

1. GET ACQUAINTED WITH THE ANIMAL KINGDOM

Kuala Lumpur brims with parks that exhibit animal life. No matter your age, these five animal parks will get you saying “wow!” more times than you can imagine!

Bird Park gives you the chance to walk and take pictures among peacocks, pelicans, storks, ostriches and more for a fee of RM 50. It also features a Lake Garden and the Hornbill Restaurant. Make sure to bring your own water to keep you hydrated, repellant to protect against insects and a head cover, a cap or scarf, to avoid bird poop on your hair!

Address: 920 Jalan Cenderawasih | Taman Tasik Perdana, Kuala Lumpur
Phone Number: +60 3-2272 1010

Have close encounters with the birds at the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park

Zoo Negara may be one of the many typical zoos you can find in other cities, but this place is popular for the adorable giant pandas. It is highly recommended to eat a good meal before visiting the zoo, or pack your own snacks since food can be pricey if bought from the zoo concessionaires.

Address: Zoo Negara Hulu Kelang, Ampang 68000, Malaysia
Phone Number: +60 3-4108 3422

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Aquaria KLCC lets your family experience marine life up close and personal. This underwater world lets you walk into glass tunnels while sea creatures like sharks, stingrays and many different species of colourful fishes dance around you. You should buy your ticket online around 2 days prior to your expected date of visit to avoid long queues. 11th Street also sometimes offer tickets at a discounted rate. After your visit here, you could take a quick walk to the famous Petronas Twin Towers to grab a quick snack and take pictures of this iconic building. Did you know the Petronas Towers have been featured in numerous movies, the most famous being Entrapment, starring Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Address: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre Complex | Kuala Lumpur City Centre
Phone Number: +60 3-2333 1888

Butterfly Park will fascinate you not just with the many different species and colors of butterflies flying around, but also with the orchid garden, terrariums and the other insects it houses. Best time to visit is in the morning when it is less hot and humid. Allow 2-3 hours to walk across the park. Don’t forget that butterflies are insects, so don’t wear insect repellant if you want them to come near you.

Address: Jalan Cenderasari, Kuala Lumpur
Phone Number: +60 3-2693 4799

Learn about butterflies at Kuala Lumpur’s Butterfly Park

Farm in the City provides you with a hands-on opportunity to feed and pet different kinds of animals, safely of course! From tortoises, to birds, to deers and cows, to reptiles… they’re all within your reach. Only the snakes and pythons are isolated, thank goodness! Wouldn’t want to bump into a free-ranging python, would you?

Address: Lot 40187~40188, Jalan Prima Tropika Barat, Bandar Putra Permai, Seri Kembangan, Selangor
Tel: +603 8941 2099

2. CONQUER FEARS THROUGH NATURE ADVENTURES

Kids could sometimes be braver and more adventurous than adults. Here are a couple of outdoor spots in Kuala Lumpur where the entire family can experience nature in a thrilling way.

FRIM Canopy Walk takes you into the heart of a jungle where you can get familiarized with Malaysia’s fauna. It’s the best place to visit if you care to see more of Malaysia than just the skyscrapers in the city. Although it may appear scary to people with fear of heights, the canopy that gives you a higher perspective of the forest is 100% safe. FRIM Canopy Walk is open to public from 9:30am to 2:30 pm, but the last entry is at 1:30pm so make sure to plan your itinerary based on the opening schedule.

Address: Bukit Lagong Forest Reserve, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone Number: +60 3-6279 7000

Enjoy a walk into the woods at FRIM Canopy Walk

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Skytrex Adventure challenges you to conquer your fear of heights and test your endurance with the numerous and safe tree adventures included in its obstacle course packages. Do aerial trekking, cross monkey bridges, climb walls, and scale the adventure tower! Bring your own gloves to keep your hands from getting scratched during the rock climbing section. They’re also available inside the facility for RM11. The Beginner Package is definitely doable for children even without an adult helping them.

Address: Jalan Liku 8/1, Seksyen 8, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Phone: +60 13-276 9841

3. BE AMAZED AT KUALA LUMPUR’S KIDS MUSEUM

Kuala Lumpur offers a couple of science museums perfect for every member of the family who loves to discover new things. Although the National Science Center is currently closed for renovation, Kidzania is available as a better alternative.

Kidzania incorporates fun into learning by providing an impressive mixture of varied entertainment for kids. Educational rides are available instead of the thrilling type. As there are limited food stalls available inside, make sure to pack snacks for your kiddos. Try to avoid visiting during weekends and public holidays as queues could get long.

Address: 18 Jalan PJU 7/5 | Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya
Phone Number: +60 1-300-88-5439

Summary

Who said that traveling is impossible when your kids tag along? With proper planning and timing, visiting Kuala Lumpur with your family is definitely worth every effort and Ringgit. You could also ask your hotel’s front desk for assistance regarding transportation - which is another experience your family will enjoy together. Kids love looking out the window on a train or bus ride, don’t they?