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    Alison Tan
    Alison Tan
    Last updated 21 Mar 2024
    Budget-friendly School Holiday Activities

    Photo credit: @brendakfx, @sunn_stephanie, @hanifhussin

    Best trip for a family of 4!👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

    Splash Out Water Theme Park Langkawi best theme park in Malaysia
    Photo Credit: @splashoutlangkawi_waterpark (Instagram)
    School holidays are in and the fun starts now! Keeping the kids on their toes paired with educational activities could be your way to go this school holiday. Keep them tantrums away and increase their imagination and motor skills with well-planned activities. 
    What better way to keep your children entertained than budget-friendly activities within Klang valley or take a short family trip a few hours from central Kuala Lumpur? Some of these fun-filled activities could even be planned as a short day trip! 
    Here are some budget-friendly places you might or might not have heard of to explore with the kids this school holiday! Find the list of school-holiday family activities priced for 2 adults and 2 children for less than RM200. Wow berbaloi giler

    1. Entopia Butterfly Park - RM176.40 (4 pax)

    Budget-friendly School Holiday Activities - Entopia Penang
    Photo credits: @_nrciah27
    This is not your typical butterfly farm or park. It is a butterfly garden that nestles 15,000 butterflies in a recreated vivarium made for invertebrates and habitats that thrive in that environment. 
    Budget-friendly School Holiday Activities - Entopia Penang
    Photo credits: @eeda_shiu
    Kids will love this place as they get to learn about butterflies out of the classroom and be hands-on in this innovative learning experience. There will be educational pods and the staff are passionate about butterflies. Which adds to the immersive learning experience. 
    Budget-friendly School Holiday Activities - Entopia Penang
    Photo credits: @mulbalyni.family
    Ps: looking at these pictures, I’m sure it draws your attention as it’s indeed like a place out of a fairytale. If you are a fan of Barbie, you would find yourself similarly in the world of Barbie Mariposa.
    • Location: C6X8+33, 830, Jalan Teluk Bahang, Teluk Bahang, 11050 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang
    • Price & Klook Deals: Best price guarantee

    2. Petrosains - RM74.00 (4 pax)

    Budget-friendly School Holiday Activities - Petrosains
    Photo credits: @vincenthedan
    Bring the kids and discover the world of science and technology at Petrosains this school holiday for some fun-learning with the kids! Another alternative or quick-stop if you are in town and would like to enjoy an activity together as a family. 
    Budget-friendly School Holiday Activities - Petrosains
    Photo credits: @sunn_stephanie
    The kids will learn on-the-go with interactive exhibits and explore Malaysia's history and natural resources as you explore Petrosains. Immerse in the rainforests, mountains and underwater sceneries with an exciting adventure on the center’s iconic, Dark Ride!

    3. Wet World Water Park Shah Alam - RM124.00 (4 pax)

    Wet World Water Park Shah Alam best theme parks in kl
    Photo Credit: @alifeady (Instagram)
    Keep your kids entertained this school holiday outside of your regular day-to-day routine with some splashing fun! Located within the city, this water park promises value for money.
    Budget-friendly School Holiday Activities - Wet World
    Photo credit: @zyrajalal
    Being one of the largest chain of water parks, Wet World promises a fun time for you and your family. Get your tickets early and head over this school holiday! Adults pay RM 33.00 per pax and children and seniors at RM29.00.
    • Location: 3A, Persiaran Dato Menteri, Seksyen 14, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor
    • Price & Klook Deals: 10% OFF tickets 

    4. Zoo Negara - RM 104.00 (4 pax)

    Budget-friendly School Holiday Activities - Zoo Negara
    Get your tickets online for Zoo Negara beforehand to skip the queue! It is one of the hotspots during school holidays with the kids excited to see their favorite animal in person. The zoo will already be packed by morning with the crowd flooding in to skip the hot afternoon sun.
    Budget-friendly School Holiday Activities - Zoo Negara
    Zoo negara is one of the best places to bring the kids for some experience with wildlife. Meet the capybaras that went trending on social media at the national zoo and not to forget the pandas too!

    5. Aquaria KLCC - RM176.00 (4 pax)

    aquaria klcc tickets
    Photo Credits: @brendakfx
    Visit the top five aquariums in Asia — Aquaria KLCC with your kids this school holiday and immerse yourself in the underwater world. Explore up to 5,000 land and over 150 species of aquatic creatures swimming in the state-of-the-art aquarium above the 90-meter long underwater walkway. 
    aquaria klcc
    Photo Credit: @yazakka
    Very much like being in the underwater world without the struggle for air or being posed to danger. There will also be educational pods for a first-hand immersive experience like the Touch Pool where you can feel the texture of the sea creatures. 
    Don’t miss out on the Aquaria KLCC x Gong Cha combo exclusively for Klook only! Top up for less than RM6 and sip your Gong Cha drinks worth RM10! 

    6. Langkawi Wildlife Park - RM115.00 (4 pax)

    Budget-friendly School Holiday Activities - Langkawi Wildlife Park
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    Enjoy a fun-filled day in Langkawi Wildlife Park with your kids surrounded by greenery and wildlife. Invoke your child’s sensories and love for animals by having the chance to get up close to the park’s wildlife. There will be lots of petting and  feeding activities in the park!
    Budget-friendly School Holiday Activities - Langkawi Wildlife Park
    Photo credit: @hafifyahaya
    We are not kidding when we said getting up close and personal with the animals! The macaws are known for their keen liking towards humans when you feed them. Capture these moments with your kids and save them as memories to look back on later!

    7. Bayou Lagoon Water Park - RM66.00 (4 pax)

    Budget-friendly School Holiday Activities - Bayou Lagoon Water Park
    Spending your weekend at Malacca? Whether it’s a short day trip or going back to your hometown, there is still something to enjoy and make the most out of this school holiday
    One of the ways to ensure your kids have fun outdoors while staying cool is definitely water parks! Bayou Lagoon Water Park gives you that all-day excitement and fun with a full day access to the park. Enjoy some downtime at this budget-friendly water park by chilling at the sheds or lazy landing pools while watching the kids enjoy the slides, and splash to their heart’s content.
    Budget-friendly School Holiday Activities - Bayou Lagoon Water Park
     There’s also dry parts of the Bayou Lagoon Water Park to enjoy with the kids! Enjoy the exciting events and activities around the resort, that includes both wet and dry outdoor activities.

    8. Menara Taming Sari - RM47.60 (4 pax)

    Budget-friendly School Holiday Activities - Menara Taming Sari
    Photo credit: @zulhilmiezainal
    You can see the whole Malacca from Menara Taming Sari! This Malacca tower poses a scenic view for you and your family to enjoy just an hour away from Kuala Lumpur while you explore Malacca city this school holiday
    Budget-friendly School Holiday Activities - Menara Taming Sari
    Photo credit: @hanifhussin
    The little ones will be in awe with the view, and being at such height, they will be eager to learn about what they can see while they are high up above the skyscrapers! A fun little escape from the town of Malacca at an affordable price for you and your family. 

    9. Splash Out Langkawi - RM150.00 (4 pax)

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    Known as the first-ever water park in Langkawi, Splash Out Langkawi is an outlier in the wildlife and nature-filled island. It is for the explorers and thrill seekers who enjoy adrenaline adventures.
    Splash Out Water Theme Park Langkawi best theme park in Malaysia
    Photo Credit: @splashoutlangkawi_waterpark (Instagram)
    This water park is perfect for bonding with your family and friends and your older kids who are more adventurous and love thrill-seeking activities! Explore all twelve attractions at a budget-friendly price so you can enjoy without emptying your wallet!  

    10. Jump Street - RM188.00 (4 pax)

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    Photo Credit: @fakh.rul (Instagram)
    With the amount of energy kids have, Jump Street may be the best place to be this school holiday. Your kids can jump to their heart's content, and get physical with the facilities at Jump Street. The best part is, it’s located just in the city. 
    jump street pj trampoline park
    Jump Street is the first trampoline park in Malaysia and houses the biggest, and highest space, with over 9,000 square feet of interconnected trampolines extending right up the walls! It has 17 different attractions and facilities for you, your family and friends to have an enjoyable time bonding in the city this school holiday
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