Singapore Theme Parks and Zoo for Families
Universal Studios, the zoo and Night Safari, and the S.E.A. Aquarium in Sentosa: one main destination per day.
Following common family-tour and parenting-guide arrangements, each day has only one major area: Gardens by the Bay, Universal Studios, the Mandai Wildlife Reserve with a full day plus Night Safari, the Sentosa aquarium and cable car, and finally Bird Paradise. Stay on Orchard Road for good facilities and convenient transport. The pace is unhurried and suits children aged 4–12.
Afternoons are often rainy from November to January; bring rain gear for Universal Studios and the zoo.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrival and Gardens by the Bay
Singapore（Gardens by the Bay、Merlion Park）
Take a taxi (about 30 min) from the airport to check in on Orchard Road. In the afternoon, take the MRT to Bayfront, and return to the hotel after the light show in the evening.
The Cloud Forest and Flower Dome are two cooled conservatories, good for escaping the heat; tickets required.
Stay: Orchard Road
Day 2 · Universal Studios All Day
Singapore（Universal Studios Singapore）
Take the MRT to HarbourFront (about 20 min), transfer to the Sentosa Express to Resorts World station, and walk into the park.
Queues are long on weekends and school holidays; buy tickets online in advance and consider the express pass.
Stay: Orchard Road
Day 3 · Zoo and Night Safari
Singapore（Singapore Zoo、River Wonders、Night Safari）
Take a taxi (about 25 min) or the MRT plus a Mandai shuttle bus to Mandai. Walk between the parks, and take a taxi back after the Night Safari.
Night Safari opens at 19:15 and often sells out on weekends; book a timed ticket in advance.
Stay: Orchard Road
Day 4 · Sentosa Aquarium and Cable Car
Singapore（Singapore Oceanarium (formerly S.E.A. Aquarium)、Sentosa Island、Mount Faber & Singapore Cable Car）
Take the MRT to HarbourFront and transfer to the Sentosa Express. Get around the island on foot and by free bus, and ride the cable car to Mount Faber in the evening.
Siloso Beach has shallow areas; bring swimwear and sunscreen.
Stay: Orchard Road
Day 5 · Bird Paradise, Then the Airport
Singapore（Bird Paradise、Jewel Changi Airport）
Take a taxi (about 30 min) to Mandai Bird Paradise in the morning, and a taxi (about 30 min) to Changi Airport in the afternoon, where you can visit Jewel Changi first.
Luggage can be stored at the hotel or the airport; Bird Paradise takes about 3 hours.