Where to go with kids in Phuket

Many tourists come to the island with children. While some parents are content with activities like trips to the beach, the pool, and the night market, children with boundless energy often need more. We’ve prepared a selection of places in Phuket where you can go with kids so that everyone can enjoy their vacation.

Elephant Sanctuaries

The link above provides a selection from Insider, and below are a few of the best ones:

The elephant is a sacred animal in Thailand. Unfortunately, they are not always treated well everywhere, but not in sanctuaries. Here, they don’t offer elephant rides (which they really don’t like!), but instead, show how they live in their natural environment. Children can touch, feed, bathe, and interact with the elephants and their babies, and adults are unlikely to remain indifferent either. Elephants are truly magical, and the interaction with them is always a warm and special experience. A vacation with children in Phuket will be unforgettable here.

Green elephant sanctuary park with elephants
Green Elephant Sanctuary Park

Zoo Parks

The link above provides a selection from Insider, and below are a few of the best ones:

Children love animals. Moreover, it has a positive impact on their psychological development and fosters their interest in the world around them. Zoos in Phuket offer a great opportunity to observe exotic animals that live in clean conditions, without physical restraints, receive proper veterinary care, and are not given sedatives. This is one of the places you must visit with children in Phuket.

Phuket Bird Park zoo with exotic animals
Phuket Bird Park

Petting zoos

A few of the best ones:

  • Sweet Talk cafe (The animals are brought in twice a day: from 11:00 to 12:00 and from 16:00 to 17:00)

Here, you can (and should!) interact closely with the animals: pet them, touch them, and feed them. Petting zoos are designed specifically for children to have close contact with animals. The opportunity to touch and play with the animals brings a lot of positive emotions to children, and adults as well. An excellent option for those looking for things to do in Phuket with children.

Cat Space Phuket cat cafe for children
Cat Space Cafe Phuket

Aquarium

Here, you can witness a mesmerizing underwater world – unusual fish, sharks, rays, orcas, as well as enjoy dolphin and sea lion shows. Usually, visits to the aquarium and dolphinarium bring just as much joy to adults as they do to children. This is the perfect place to visit in Phuket with children on your own.

Aquaria Phuket oceanarium underwater world
Aquaria Phuket

Play centers in shopping malls

The familiar play centers for children that many parents know are also available in Phuket. They offer a variety of attractions – ladders, trampolines, slides, toys, as well as the chance for kids to interact with their peers. While the children are having fun, parents can enjoy some time for themselves and go shopping. Great options for an exciting vacation in Phuket with children.

Play areas at Robinson Lifestyle family entertainment
Robinson Lifestyle – Chalong

Water Parks

  • Pamookkoo Resort (a hotel with a water park inside, where you can buy an all-day entrance ticket)

There are many water parks in Phuket, but these are the ones with special child-safe rides and shallow pools. An excellent choice for those wondering where to go with children in Phuket.

Pamookkoo Resort water park water slide
Pamookkoo Resort

Museums

The link above provides a selection from Insider, and below are a few of the best ones:

These are not classic museums, but places for fun, so even the youngest visitors will definitely not be bored here. Cool photos are guaranteed. A good option for places to visit in Phuket with children.

The Selfie Experience museum interactive exhibition
The Selfie Experience – Selfie Museum Attraction Phuket

Rope parks

Here children can go through an obstacle course, fly on a ziplane and feel like real Tarzans. By the way, there are also quite difficult distances, which will be interesting for adults.

Hanuman World rope park in Phuket
Hanuman World

Beaches

We’re on an island, after all! So beaches are a perfect place to relax with kids. Phuket has several beaches that are great for family vacations – with shallow water, calm seas, clean sand, and minimal waves during the season.

  1. Kata
    – Soft sand
    – Shallow water near the shore
    – Shady areas under the trees
    – Cafes, shops, and pharmacies nearby
  2. Karon
    – Clean, long beach
    – Great for active kids who love to run
    – Water gets deeper a bit faster than at Kata, but there are few waves during the season
    – Cafes and mini-markets just across the road
  3. Nai Harn
    – Very scenic and peaceful beach
    – Cozy bay with soft sand, shallow entry, and no noisy parties
    – Trees, shade, parking, and cafes available
  4. Bang Tao
    – One of the longest beaches on the island
    – Lots of space and shallow sea
    – Great for stroller walks (especially near the Laguna complex)
  5. Nai Thon
    – Less touristy, more intimate beach
    – Perfect for those seeking privacy
    – Calm sea, soft sand, clean and green surroundings
    – A few cafes and sunbed rentals available
  6. Kamala
    – A “family” beach: lots of hotels and villas geared toward children
    – Shallow water, relaxed vibe
    – Close to Fantasea park and cafes with kids’ menus

As you can see, Phuket has everything to make your vacation bright, diverse and memorable. Our Places to visit section will also help you in this.

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