Looking for a list of amazing family and kid-friendly places in Malaysia that have recently opened? From new indoor playgrounds to kid-friendly cafes with play spaces, read on!
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Theme Parks, Water Parks, City Parks, Indoor Playgrounds, Petting Zoos and more!
Treetop Adventure @ Rainforest, 1 Utama Shopping Centre| Skyline Luge Kuala Lumpur, Gamuda Cove | TRX City Park, The Exchange TRX | MINILAND Amazing Malaysia, Legoland Malaysia, Johor | Big Bounce Park, Avenue K Mall | Bintang Playhouse, Hotel Royal Signature | Wetlands Arboretum Centre, Gamuda Cove | Discovery Park, Gamuda Cove | SplashMania WaterPark, Gamuda Cove | Hussin Fauzi Farm Shah Alam, Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam | Rumah Lat Gallery, Perak
Kid-Friendly Places to Eat
Ngam Ngam Neighbourhood | The Artmosphere | TTDI MeatPoint Halal Steakhouse | The Red Beanbag | Furrito Haus Cafe and Pet Mart (Non-halal)
Kid-Friendly Places to Stay
Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre | Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre
Treetop Adventure @ Rainforest, 1 Utama Shopping Centre
Calling all adrenaline-seekers; this one’s for you! Enjoy the challenge of navigating aerial trails from one tree platform to another. There is both an adult and kids’ zone, designed with safety and enjoyment in mind with obstacle courses ranging from traverse beams, balance obstacles and wobbly bridges. Visitors are encouraged to book their date and time slots here.
Price: RM 55 (Adult); RM 50 (Children aged 7 to 12 years old, minimum height 90cm)
Age: 7 years old and above
Hours: 12.00pm to 9.00pm (Mondays to Fridays); 10.30am to 9.30pm (Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays)
Contact: 019 213 3181 (WhatsApp)
Address: Ground Floor, Rainforest, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
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Skyline Luge Kuala Lumpur, Gamuda Cove
Newly opened in late 2023, Skyline Luge offers 4 specially designed tracks with twists, turns, tunnels, and downhill slopes that you can experience, both during the day and night. Hop in the driver seat into a Luge cart and be in control of your speed as you navigate hairpin corners, exhilarating tunnels and downhill slopes! Book your tickets online and reserve your time slots there.
Price: See here.
Age: Children must be at least 6 years old and 110cm tall to ride the Luge alone. Children under 110cm tall or below 6 years old who can walk unassisted, can ride the Luge in tandem, with an adult, by purchasing the child doubling ticket.
Hours: 10.00am to 6.00pm (Mondays to Thursdays); 10.00am to 10.00pm (Fridays to Sundays)
Contact: Click here.
Address: Skyline Luge Kuala Lumpur, Taman Tema Luge Gardens, Persiaran Gamuda Gardens Utama, Bandar Gamuda Gardens, Kuang, Selangor
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TRX City Park, The Exchange TRX
One of our most viewed reels highlights this 10-acre rooftop park at the recently opened The Exchange TRX shopping mall, with 3 exciting kids’ play areas. Use the MRT to get here and alight at the Tun Razak Exchange station for easy access into the mall.
Price: Free
Age: Play City (2 to12 years old); Play Cave and Central Waterplay (5 to 12 years old)
Hours: 7.00am to 10.00pm (Daily)
Address: The Exchange TRX, Jalan Tun Razak, Imbi, Kuala Lumpur
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MINILAND Amazing Malaysia, Legoland Malaysia, Johor
The latest attraction at Johor’s beloved Legoland theme park! Built with over 1.38 million LEGO Bricks, MINILAND Amazing Malaysia commemorates the cultural diversity, stunning landscapes, and iconic landmarks of both East and West Malaysia. With a total of 126 meticulously crafted built-to-scale LEGO models, MINILAND Amazing Malaysia offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore our nation’s rich cultural tapestry and architectural heritage.
Price: See here.
Hours: 10.00am to 6.00pm (Daily); Closed on some Wednesdays – do check their schedule here.
Address: Legoland Malaysia, 7, Persiaran Medini Utara 3, 79100 Iskandar Puteri, Johor
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Big Bounce Park, Avenue K Mall
Welcome to Malaysia’s latest gigantic indoor inflatable playground, featuring an awesome selection of inflatables. Opened in early November 2023, the little ones will have a field day releasing much of their energy here, located in the same venue and just next to SuperPark Malaysia.
Price: See prices here.
Age: 2 years old and above
Hours: 10.00am to 7.00pm (Wednesdays to Sundays); Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
Address: Level 4, Avenue K Mall, 156, Jalan Ampang, Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur
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Bintang Playhouse, Hotel Royal Signature
A toddler and children playhouse situated in a hotel in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, with an open-ended interactive wall, a designated play area, wooden toys and workshops. It’s also the first hotel in Malaysia with a multi-sensory room (different rates apply), which is particularly beneficial for children with sensory sensitivities or developmental challenges. It also caters for kids who just need a safe and calm space. You can make an appointment here.
Price: RM60 for 2 hours (Child); Free for the 1st adult
Age: 4 months and above
Hours: 10.00am to 6.00pm (Daily)
Contact: 012-820 9788
Address: Hotel Royal Signature, Level 4 , Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
Wetlands Arboretum Centre, Gamuda Cove
Newly opened in August last year, this centre is a fantastic place for families with school-aged children. It features a 90-acre arboretum with research areas, tree preservation zones, urban farming and an educational wetlands exhibition gallery. It’s also an excellent spot to teach kids about biodiversity and can be visited through their Jungle School Programme, either via the Safari Insta Tour or the Boat Cruise Tour.
Hours: 9.00am to 6.00pm (Weekdays and Weekends)​; Closed on Wednesdays except during Malaysian Public and School Holidays
Address: Paya Indah Discovery Wetlands, Persiaran Cove Central, Bandar Gamuda Cove, Banting, Selangor
Discovery Park, Gamuda Cove
Three new exciting attractions listed below have been added to the 23-acre sporting adventure park – perfect for thrill-seekers!
- Electric Go-karting by RUD Karting
Dubbed as Asia’s most advanced kart racing in Asia, it comprises racing karts for riders of different levels, at speeds of up to 60km/h.
- Paintball Target Shooting
Play war games against another team, or practice your marksmanship skills during a target shooting session! Participants must be aged 12 years old and above.
- ATV Adventure
Enjoy riding along off-road trails, passing through mini hills, mud and sand. The minimum driving age is 16 years old. Tickets for all attractions can be bought online, or via walk-in at the GL Play Ticket Hub at The Hive, Discovery Park.
Price: See prices here.
Hours: 12.00pm to 8.00pm (Mondays to Fridays); 10.00am to 8.00pm (Saturdays and Sundays); Closed on Wednesdays except during Malaysian Public and School Holidays.
Address: Discovery Park, Gamuda Cove, Kuala Langat, Selangor
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SplashMania WaterPark, Gamuda Cove
One of the top waterparks in Malaysia today, SplashMania offers 24 (yes, you read that right!) water slides and 15 key attractions – including Malaysia’s first ever Atlantis VR slide, which you cannot miss! Look out for the Monsta and Twista waterslides, as well as The Plunge, which plummets riders down a flume six storeys high from the top of the waterpark’s landmark Amazonia Ship! Tickets for all attractions can be bought online, or via walk-in at the GL Play Ticket Hub at The Hive, Discovery Park.
Price: See here.
Hours: 10.00am to 6.00pm (Daily); Closed on Wednesdays except during Malaysian Public and School Holidays
Address: SplashMania, Gamuda Cove, Kuala Langat, Selangor
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Hussin Fauzi Farm Shah Alam, Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam
A new petting zoo in Shah Alam, where you can take your kids to get up close and personal with a variety of animals such as alpacas, rabbits, camels, capybaras and more! You can also feed the animals, ride ponies and catch some fish.
Price: RM12 (Child); RM 18 (Adult)
Hours: 8.00am to 4.30pm (Closed on Mondays, except during Public and School Holidays)
Contact: 014- 899 9290
Address: Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam, Section 8, Shah Alam
Rumah Lat Gallery, Perak
Opened sometime in mid-2023, Malaysia’s legendary cartoonist, Datuk Lat, now has his own gallery in Perak! Visitors can admire his artwork in this single-storey gallery building (which also houses a souvenir shop and cafe), and also appreciate the uniqueness of a replica of a traditional Perak kampung house – the Malay Perak Lima House with five roofs.
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm (Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays); 10.00am to 12.15pm, 2.45pm to 4.00pm (Fridays); Closed on Mondays
Contact: 013- 404 0372
Address: Lot 365404, Jalan Bemban, Batu Gajah, Perak
Kid-Friendly Places to Eat
Ngam Ngam Neighbourhood
A popular kid-friendly restaurant serving scrumptious healthy food options, combined with safe play areas for kids. Check out their two outlets (both of which opened in 2023), fitted with a space for your kids to entertain themselves while you sit for a breather. Look out for their kids’ cooking workshops – do contact the restaurant directly for more info.
Tropicana Gardens Mall
Contact: 012-232 6045
Address: 3rd Floor, Tropicana Gardens Mall, 2A, Persiaran Surian, Tropicana Indah, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
IOI City Mall Putrajaya (East)
Contact: 012-232 5801
Address: 3rd Floor, IOI City Mall, IOI Resort, Putrajaya
Kids’ Menu: Available
Hours: 9.00am to 10.00pm (Daily)
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The Artmosphere
Opened since May 2023, this place has a wonderful kid-friendly cafe with a nice play area. It is also a sought-after event space for family-friendly gatherings, such as birthday parties and family reunions. The entry fees cover time in the play area and also fun activities that are offered during that time. Do take note it’s best to make an appointment before popping by here!
Kids’ Menu: Available
Hours: 3.00pm to 5.00pm (Mondays and Tuesdays) 10.00am to 12.00pm, 12.30pm to 2.30pm, 3.00pm to 5.00pm (Wednesdays to Sundays)
Contact: 017-341 1473
Address: The Artmosphere, E-0-6 & E-1-6, Block E, Plaza Damas, Taman Sri Hartamas, Kuala Lumpur
TTDI MeatPoint Halal Steakhouse
Though this restaurant has been around since 2012, the spacious play area was only added in 2023. Alongside their steak offerings, they also specialise in Middle Eastern cuisine, Japanese Yakiniku and seafood dishes.
Kids’ Menu: Available
Hours: 11.00am to 10.30pm (Daily)
Contact: 014-360 4040
Address: 62, Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala Lumpur
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The Red Beanbag
In April 2023, this beloved Solaris Dutamas restaurant moved to a bigger and brighter space at Menara Mudajaya in Mutiara Damansara, with two levels that includes a children’s play area. They also run occasional workshops for children on weekends – look out for these in our monthly Things To Do series!
Kids’ Menu: Available
Hours: 8.30am to 5.00pm (Daily); Playground closes at 4.30pm
Contact: 03-7731 8834
Address: G-2, Menara Mudajaya, Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya
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Furrito Haus Cafe and Pet Mart (Non-halal)
A pet-friendly cafe which also has a Pet Food menu! You will find quite a few furry and scaly friends here including the star attraction, Snowy, a sweet little alpaca who is a regular presence at the store.
Hours: 11.00am to 9.30pm
Contact: 014-367 5498
Address: 27 Jalan Equine 10, Taman Equine, Seri Kembangan
Kid-Friendly Places to Stay
Renaissance Kuala Lumpur Hotel & Convention Centre
This newly-renovated 5-star hotel re-opened its doors in October 2023 and boy, was it worth the wait! Besides being home to one of the largest outdoor pools in Kuala Lumpur, it has numerous family-friendly resort features such as:
- Water slides and a wet play area;Â
- A 13,000 square-feet Paradise Trails adventure zone;Â
- An indoor kids’ club; andÂ
- Stay & Play, a multipurpose room for family or friends to chill in or host private events.Â
There are also themed Family Suites, designed for the young ones with connecting rooms and a living space.
Contact: 03-2706 8088
Address: Corner of Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
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Four Points by Sheraton Kuala Lumpur, City Centre
Opened in late 2023, both this hotel and Renaissance Kuala Lumpur are co-located under one roof to provide guests with more options and flexibility. Staying here will allow you access to common facilities, such as the waterpark, a very large outdoor pool, indoor kids’ club and more!
Contact: 03-2706 9099
Address: Corner of Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
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Do look out for our next piece on new places which have opened up in 2024 to add to your growing list of places to take the kids! For more great lists and recommendations, check out:
- Kid-friendly cafes and restaurants with play areas – click here.
- Glamping accommodation in Malaysia – click here.
Disclaimer: The information provided above does not constitute specific endorsement and/or recommendation by makchic. While the details listed are accurate as of the date of publication, for further information, kindly contact the aforementioned organisers and providers directly.
