Places to visit with kids in Phuket

Many people come to the island with children, and they need to be entertained to ensure everyone’s vacation goes smoothly. Insider has prepared a selection of places you can visit with kids.

🐘 Elephant sanctuaries: Green Elephant Sanctuary Park, Phuket Elephant Care, Phuket Elephant Care Kathu

Here, they don’t offer elephant rides; instead, they show how elephants live in their natural environment. You can touch, feed, and even bathe with them. Elephant sanctuaries in Phuket can be found on our website at this link.

🐅 Zoo parks: Tiger Park Phuket, The Gibbon Rehabilitation Project, Snake Farm, Phuket Bird Park

Watch exotic animals living in good conditions without physical restrictions and receiving veterinary care. The best zoos in Phuket can be found at this link on our website.

🐇 Petting Zoos: Rabbit Hole, a cafe and a petting zoo Tang Toh, Sweet Talk cafe (animals are brought in from 11 AM to 12 PM and from 4 PM to 5 PM), a dog cafe Us’dog, cat cafes Neko Cat Cafe and Cat Space Cafe Phuket

In these places, you can (and should!) interact closely with the animals.

🐠 Aquariums: Aquaria Phuket, Phuket Aquarium and Dolphins Bay Phuket

Experience the mesmerizing underwater world and a dolphin show.

🎠 Play centers in shopping malls: Central Phuket, Jungceylon, Robinson
While the child is entertained, parents can enjoy shopping. Learn more about the island’s malls on our website at this link.

🌊 Water Parks: Andamanda Phuket, Splash Jungle Water Park, Rawai Park, Pamookkoo Resort (a hotel with an indoor water park where you can purchase an entry ticket).

Water parks with slides suitable for children. Read here about the best water parks in Phuket.

🏰 Museums: Selfie Museum, Phuket 3D Museum

Even the youngest visitors won’t be bored here, and great photos are guaranteed. All the museums in Phuket are collected here.

🎢Rope parks: Hanuman World, Tarzan Adventure Phuket

Complete an obstacle course and fly on a zipline. By the way, it’s also suitable for adults. Read about the best amusement parks on the island at this link.

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