The best kid-friendly things to do during the school holidays

Pay a visit to the brand new Bird Paradise, the newest addition to Mandai Wildlife Reserve. View over 3000 birds at the 17-hectare park, which is divided into several aviaries (birds fly freely within these aviaries). If your kids tire of walking and looking at birds, there are many playgrounds inside the park to entertain them, including a water playground, which has water slides and shallow pools. Just remember to bring a change of clothes for them! After exploring the park, refuel at Mandai Wildlife West, which is located just outside Bird Paradise and offers dining options like A&W, Old Chang Kee, Birds of Paradise, and Starbucks.

Take a stroll amongst a wide variety of roses with this year’s edition of the annual Rose Romance in Gardens by the Bay. From June 2 to July 16, the Flower Dome will be transformed into a romantic garden reminiscent of Puglia in southern Italy, an area known for being a wedding destination. Make it a family affair by bringing your kids along – after all, it’s never too early to appreciate flowers. If flowers aren’t your little ones’ cup of tea, bring them to the immersive Avatar Experience, also at Gardens by the Bay. Step into Pandora at the neighbouring Cloud Forest until June 30, where you’ll be able to come face-to-face with Pandora’s flora and fauna. For non-residents, entry into Flower Dome and the Avatar Experience costs $53 for adults, and $40 for kids above 12. If you’re a resident, tickets cost $35 for adults, $30 for seniors, and $27 for kids. Get your tickets at this link.