With a string of school holidays coming up, it’s a great time to get your kids to have some fun! If you’re looking for an invigorating and exciting short trip, whether it’s with your friends or your little ones, theme parks are always a great option, and you can never have too much fun at those!
Luckily, more and more new and exciting theme parks have been popping up around Malaysia, giving you plenty of options to fill your holidays with. Here are some of the best theme parks in Malaysia that you should definitely visit at least once:
Beast Park, KL
Just like their name, you and your kids can play like beasts in this indoor adventure and activity park. It’s equipped with easy-to-navigate rock walls with LED bulbs, kid-friendly obstacle courses and fun caves. If you’re going with your buddies, Beast Net and ninja courses are also available. If you’re a fan of rock climbing, Beast Park has the perfect space for a rock climbing session, and they’re beginner-friendly too!
For more information, head onto beastpark.my.
Operating Hours: 10am to 10pm (Monday – Friday), 10am to 8pm, Weekends
Address: Level 3, JUMPA @ Sungei Wang, Jln Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.
Next Gen, One Utama
Known as the largest edutainment indoor theme park in Malaysia, Next Gen Theme Park One Utama is specially curated for kids to learn while having fun playing a variety of attractions, as well as a great place to spend some quality time with family. The theme park consists of 6 zones, namely the Entertainment Zone, the Ninja Challenge, the Engagement Zone, the Experience Zone, Empowerment Zone and Enrichment Zone. Suitable for both adults and kids, it’s a great place to spend a full day at.
Operating Hours: Every day from 10:00am to 10:00pm
Address: 2nd Floor, 1 Utama E, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
ESCAPE, Penang & Petaling Jaya
There are two different ESCAPEs that you can visit in Malaysia, a.k.a, double the fun! ESCAPE is a theme park filled with exciting rides and games designed for a wide range of age groups, abilities, and energy levels. It’s the ultimate place to challenge yourself and test your limits! There are more than 50 types of different challenges and fun rides, including a Banana flip ride that launches you into the air while you bust your in-flight moves. Alongside the Adventure park, there is also a Waterpark within the ESCAPE Penang complex, making it a favourite among the kiddos.
Operating Hours: 10am to 8pm (Tuesday – Sunday) Closed on Monday.
Address: No.1, Jalan SS7/ 26A GB-07, Boulevard, Level G, Paradigm Mall, SS 7, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
District 21, IOI City Mall
District 21 is set in the year 2066, in a post-apocalyptic world where the survival of the human race hangs in the balance. This unique theme park is the first of its kind, and it offers 10 adventure attractions, many of which have never been seen in Asia, including activities that will get you climbing, jumping, riding, sliding and flying! They offer a variety of courses that come in different levels of difficulty. Want something easy and fun? Go for the Tubby Ride or the Launch Pad! Want something more challenging? Take up the Ninja Warrior obstacle course! There’s something for everyone there.
Operating Hours: 12pm to 8pm (Monday – Friday), 10am to 8pm (Saturday – Sunday)
Address: AT 6, IOI City Mall, IOI Resort City, 62502 Putrajaya, Wilayah Persekutuan Putrajaya
Lost World of Tambun, Ipoh
This theme park features a mix of water rides, thrill rides, AND a petting zoo! If you’re looking for a place that’s a mix of fun and relaxation, you need to visit the Lost World of Tambun, since the park also features hot springs and natural hot springs. The park is made up of 9 main attractions, namely the Water Park, Lost World Amusement Park, Lost World Hot Springs & Night Park, Lost World Tiger Valley, Lost World Petting Zoo, the Lost World Tin Valley, Lost World Adventure Park, Hippo Kingdom, and Luminous Forest.
Operating Hours: 11am to 6pm (Monday – Friday), 10am to 6pm (Saturday – Sunday, School & Public Holidays)
Address: 1, Persiaran Lagun Sunway 1, Sunway City Ipoh, 31150 Ipoh, Perak