Things to do with kids in Semarang

6 family-friendly places in Semarang: zoos, aquariums, playgrounds and more.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Marina Beach
Pantai Marina
Facilities: swimming pool, children's playground, beach volleyball, water sports.
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Ngrembel Asri
Do paintball and fishing. There is also a kid's playground & pool also a restaurant serves ikan bakar (grilled fish).
Daily 08:30-22:00
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Semarang Zoo
Kebun binatang Mangkang, Bonbin
After several periods of removal and renewal, Semarang Zoo reopened in 2020 with a variety of new animals, a new playground and many other facilities.
Closed · opens 8 amRp20,000-30,000
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Simpang Lima
A large square and shopping district at the heart of Semarang. At night, you can eat, drink, or just wander around. Enjoy a ride on the decorated bicycles ("gowes"). On Sunday mornings, this is the venue for Semarang's Car Free Day (actually a couple of hours only), where families gather and enjoy activities such as cycling, roller-blading, playing basketball or simply enjoying the atmosphere while eating in their favorite food stall.
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Taman Budaya Raden Saleh
Raden Saleh Cultural park
A park and cultural centre, with theater and dance performances and the occasional art exhibition in the four buildings in the complex. It used to be the site of Semarang's zoo. Suitable for family recreation or just watching artists practice for their performances.
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Taman Lele
Facilities: children's playground & pool, cultural and art shows, also animal shows.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Semarang (CC BY-SA 4.0).