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7 places to bring your children during the weekend

Published by SchoolAdvisor | May 09, 2014

7 PLACES, ONE WEEKEND: 7 places to bring your children during the weekend

The weekends are typically the only time you would have left to spend with your children. Beyond air-conditioned shopping malls, where else could you go?

An ideal destination would be one that combines elements fun as well as educational values. You would want value for your money while at the same time bond with your children in a safe and conducive environment.

We at School Advisor, have come up with a list of 7 places where you could spend quality time with the family, have fun and learn with you children at the same time.

 

7. Taman Botani Malaysia, Shah Alam

 

Formerly known as the Bukit Cerakah forest reserve, the 800 acre park offers a multitude of family fun activities; start off by zip-lining through the forest canopy with Skytrex before kayaking or try your luck at fly fishing by the lake and still make time for the cute animals at the animal park.

 

Website: http://www.tbnsa.gov.my/web/guest/home

Address: Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam, 40000 Shah Alam, 40000,Malaysia

Phone:+60 3-5510 6922

Opening Hours: 8.30am to 9pm

Price: Parking RM3.00, General Admission RM 3.00, Children (RM35.00

 

 

6. Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Center (KLPAC)

 

A bastion of the arts, this performing art center is packed with an array of theater shows and performances all year round. Located in Sentul Park, KLPAC has workshops and a performing academy, training over 1,500 students in performing arts.

Website: http://www.klpac.org/ 

Address: Jalan Strachan, Sentul, 51100, Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia

Phone:03- 4047 9010

Opening hours: 8.30am to 9.00pm

 

 

5. Pasar Seni

Built in 1888 as what was the central wet market of Kuala Lumpur, Pasar Seni has gone through a significant turn-around and now stands as a cultural arts landmark of the city.

 

A hub of culture and arts, the Central Market boast an art gallery annex along with multiple food kiosk, restaurants and stores selling art and souvenirs.

 

Website: http://www.centralmarket.com.my/

Address: Jalan Hang Kasturi, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan, Malaysia

 Phone: 03- 2274 6542

 

4. KL Bird Park

10 minutes drive from the city center; the KL Bird Park (KLBP) is a 20 acre sanctuary to 3,000 birds.

 

With 20% of the world’s bird species, KLBP is touted as the experience that most resembles life in a tropical forest; the park practices a free flight policy which allows for birds to roam around freely in 3 of the 4 zones in the park.

 

Website: http://www.klbirdpark.com/index.cfm

Address: KL Bird Park, 920 Jalan Cenderawasih, 50480, Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia

Phone: 03-2272 1010

Opening Hours: 9.00am to 6.00pm

Price: Adult (Malaysian) RM 25.00, Adult RM48.00, Children (Malaysia) 12.00, Children RM 38.00

 

3. The National Bank Museum

 

A display of thousands of coins, bank notes and other forms of currency, the museum offers a glimpse into money and the different forms of currencies in one continuous timeline from the past to the present.

The museum is a great place to educate your child on money and the virtues of saving it. It has a special “Kids Section” that also helps to educate children on money and the virtues of saving.

Website: http://www.museumbnm.gov.my/

Address: Sasana Kijang 2, Jalan dato' Onn, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Phone: 03- 9179 2784

Email: infomuseum@bnm.gov.my

Opening Hours: 10am to 6.00pm

Price: Parking RM 3.00

 

2. Batu Caves

 

 

A shrine dedicated to Lord Murugan, Batu Caves is a sight to behold. With 272 concrete steps up into a magnificent series of caves and temples, this is a place worth visiting; just remember not to feed the monkeys!

 

Address:Jalan Batu Caves, 68100, Jalan Batu Caves,Selangor,Malaysia

Opening Hours: 6.00am to 9.00pm

 

1. Farm in the City

 Earning rave reviews on social media, this village themed petting zoo has more than a total of 100 species of exotic animals and another 40 types of tropical local fruits.

 

 

The “farm” practices a “no cage” policy with all of the animals and put great care to ensure the safety and wellbeing of animals and visitors alike. Visitors are able to touch and even feed the animals in a safe and fun environment.

 

Website: FITC Facebook Account 

Address:Lot 40187-40188, Jalan Prima Tropika Barat, Bandar Putra Permai, Selangor

Phone: 03- 9840 3099

Opening Hours: 9.30am to 6.00pm

Email: elliey.fitc@gmail.com

Price: Family Package RM109 (2 Adults + 2 Children)