Double The Fun

The Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden has doubled in size. FELICIA WONG finds out what you and your little ones can do at its new play areas.

- Felicia Wong

The Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden at the Singapore Botanic Gardens has always been a favourite spot for parents to take their kids on a fun day out.

After its extension, the Garden has doubled in size to 4ha – that’s around the size of seven football fields.

It’s now the largest children’s garden in Asia and features four brand new zones and educational programmes, which encourage children to experience and learn about different ecosystems.

The new attractions are now accessible to children up to 14 years old; previously, it catered to those up to age 12. Here’s what you can expect:

Forest zone

Your little ones will love the brand new Forest zone (main photo). It boasts tree houses, a trampoline and even a flying fox zipline.

Kids can drink in the scenery as they play around the tall tree houses made of timber logs recycled from locally cut trees.

There’s a swing rope bridge, perfect for your little explorers. Teach your kids the importance of teamwork and cooperation as they navigate through the bridge together.

Tired of chasing your tykes around the playground? The trampoline offers a chance for parents to take a break as their little ones have fun bouncing away.

Finally, glide down towards the forest floor with the thrilling flying fox. Your little ones will love the rush of adrenaline they get on the way down. Don’t worry, parents – there are park rangers on duty at the flying fox to ensure no one gets hurt.

Farm zone