Things to do in Bangalore for kids
Toddlers and preschoolers
- Cubbon Park: lawns and shade for running around.
- Aquarium Paradise: no age restriction, and slow-moving tanks hold small kids' attention. The jellyfish room is a favourite.
- Mall soft-play zones: for short indoor sessions.
School-age children
- Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum: working models and hands-on galleries.
- Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium: sky shows at fixed times.
- Bannerghatta Biological Park: zoo, safari and butterfly park.
- Aquarium Paradise: interactive zones, educational displays and a mermaid show. Kids can also book a Mermaid Makeover Experience.
- Fun World kids zone: family rides and splash zones at Water World.
Teenagers
- Fun World: 90+ rides including Tsunami, Shark Ride and Techno Jump, plus Water World. Some water attractions need a minimum height of 48 inches.
- Snow City: indoor snow play next to the aquarium. Check their current fees.
- HAL Heritage Centre and Aerospace Museum: for teens into planes.
Prices at Palace Grounds
| Ticket | Weekday | Weekend or holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Aquarium Paradise, adult | ₹499 | ₹599 |
| Aquarium Paradise, kids (80 to 140 cm) | ₹449 | ₹549 |
| Fun World, adult (above 140 cm) | ₹1,199 | ₹1,499 |
| Fun World, child (80 to 140 cm) | ₹999 | ₹999 |
Kids' prices apply to children from 80 cm to 140 cm. Buy both with COMBO20 for 20% off.
Shows kids will want to see
At Aquarium Paradise, an expert diver feeds the fish every day at 6:30 PM. The mermaid show is free with entry, subject to availability, on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays at 1:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 7:40 PM. Confirm on the mermaid page, as timings can change. Read mermaid show for kids for more.
Note: Mermaid show timings keep changing. Always call +91 96063 11881 or check with the staff at the ticket counter before you come for the mermaid show.
Practical notes
- Fun World allows outside food. The aquarium allows only infant food and water bottles.
- Water rides at Fun World need 100% nylon clothing.
- The aquarium does not allow bags and has no storage.
- See kid-friendly places in Bangalore for more.
About Aquarium Paradise
Aquarium Paradise sits inside the Fun World complex at Palace Grounds, Jayamahal Main Road, opposite TV Tower in J.C. Nagar. It has what it calls India's longest underwater tunnel, a jellyfish room and a daily 6:30 PM fish-feeding by an expert diver. Tickets start at ₹449 for kids and ₹499 for adults on weekdays.
FAQs
What can toddlers do in Bangalore?
Parks like Cubbon Park and indoor stops like Aquarium Paradise, which has no age restriction, work well for toddlers.
What is the kids' ticket price at Aquarium Paradise?
₹449 on weekdays and ₹549 on weekends and holidays, for children from 80 cm to 140 cm.
What is the Mermaid Makeover Experience?
It is a kids' experience at Aquarium Paradise that can be booked through the offers page.
Are there height rules for Fun World water rides?
Some water attractions need a minimum height of 48 inches, and rules vary by ride.