While Penang is often renowned for its delectable street food, bustling hawker centres and intriguing historical monuments, it is filled with exciting activities and venues for children. With theme parks, museums and animal farms, there’s plenty for travelling parents to enjoy with their kids.
Enjoy a Thrilling Ride at ESCAPE Theme Park 9
Featuring the world’s largest tube water slide, the ESCAPE theme park offers over 30 adrenaline-filled rides including rock climbing, twisting water slides, ziplining, rope courses and more. Located roughly an hour away from any hotel in Penang, Georgetown, this is a must-visit for young children.
Visit the Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
Young kids will love a mesmerising display of colourful butterflies at the Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm. Housed in a large glass house conservatory, the farm is home to over 15,000 butterflies. With scenic waterfalls, caves, ponds, learning exhibitions and educational stations, a visit to this butterfly farm is a worthwhile experience for children.
Meet the Animals at Saanen Dairy Goat Farm
This is a family-run business that is perfect for introducing young children to various farm animals like dairy goats, chickens, ostriches and more. Children will have the opportunity to safely pet, cuddle and feed the animals.
Roam the TeddyVille Museum
A short drive from The George Penang by The Crest Collection stands one of Penang’s most unique museums. The TeddyVille Museum houses Malaysia’s largest teddy bear collection from various countries, periods and in various sizes. It’s the perfect wonderland for kids who love all manner of teddy bears and they’ll even have the chance to build their very own teddy as a souvenir!
Stroll Through the Penang Bird Park
This is yet another great way for children to enjoy the marvels of nature. The bird park is home to more than 300 bird species and is the largest of its kind in Malaysia. It contains giant aviaries, winding paths, and ponds where all manner of birds can be spotted. Ostriches, pelicans, parrots, swans owls, flamingos and many more can be observed. Additionally, the park also features various species of fish, crocodiles, tortoises and pythons.