Bali with kids: 20 family-friendly places from zoos to calm beaches

Bali has plenty to fill a family trip: wildlife parks in Gianyar, children's clubs and a water park in Berawa, and calm, reef-protected beaches on the southeast coast. Midday heat and traffic are the main limits, so most families plan one outing per morning and spend the afternoon by a pool or in the shade. The list below is grouped by type of day out.

Animals and nature

• Bali Zoo: A zoological park in Singapadu, Gianyar, with Indonesian and international animals in landscaped habitats and educational information about wildlife and conservation.
• Bali Safari and Marine Park: A wildlife park in Gianyar showing animals from Indonesia, Asia and Africa in themed habitats, with education and conservation programmes.
• Bali Bird Park: A bird park in Batubulan, Gianyar, with birds from Indonesia and other regions in planted habitats.
• Bali Reptile Park: A reptile and wildlife attraction in Batubulan, Gianyar, presenting reptiles and other animals with educational information about species and conservation.
• Bali Butterfly Park: A butterfly conservation and education park in Tabanan with tropical butterflies, host plants and information about the butterfly life cycle.
• Turtle Conservation and Education Center Serangan: A sea turtle conservation and education centre on Serangan Island that cares for injured turtles and raises hatchlings for release.
• Sangeh Monkey Forest: A forested site north of Denpasar with nutmeg trees, a Hindu temple and macaques. Keep food and loose items out of sight, since macaques can snatch them.

Play, clubs and animals up close

• Finns Recreation Club: A multi-facility country club in Berawa with sports, wellness, family entertainment and the Splash Water Park.
• Coconut Kids Club: A children's club in Berawa with a dedicated space for family activities.
• Bali Equestrian Centre: Horse riding lessons, pony rides for young children and equestrian camps, with a large stable and a riding arena. The grounds also include a swimming pool and a playground.
• KidzCafe Sanur: A children's cafe and family spot listed in the Kuta area.
• The Coconut Hut Mini Golf: An 18-hole mini-golf course on Jalan Jungutbatu in Nusa Lembongan, with play for children and adults plus food and drinks.
• Ohana's Beachfront Resort and Beach Club: A family-oriented beachfront resort and beach club in Jungutbatu, Nusa Lembongan, with pools, beach access, snorkelling and beginner surf lessons.

Calm beaches

• Sanur Beach: A beach area on the southeast side of Denpasar with sandy sections, a reef-protected sea area and a paved beachfront path facing the sunrise.
• Mengiat Beach: A wide white-sand beach in Nusa Dua with reef-protected water and a coastal promenade.
• Samuh Beach: A beach at the northern end of the Nusa Dua peninsula with shallow water, small waves and a promenade nearby.
• Tanjung Benoa Beach: A beach on the narrow peninsula north of Nusa Dua with a sandy shoreline, calm water and access to marine activities and boat trips.

Shows, culture and lessons

• Devdan Show Bali: A live show at Bali Nusa Dua Theatre combining dance, music, acrobatics and stage effects, drawing on traditions from Bali and other Indonesian islands.
• Taman Nusa Bali: A cultural park in Gianyar with traditional houses, heritage displays, gardens and educational areas covering Indonesian architecture and traditions.
• Olas de Bali Surf School: A surf school at Padang Padang that offers family and children's lessons.