Entertaining the Kids

For several months, we've been discussing treating the children of our driver's to a fun outing. Originally, we planned to take them with us on our next trip to Taman Safari. Logistically, this poses challenges. We'd probably have to take two cars. Instead, we decided to bring everyone to Kidzania.

Kidzania is a remarkable concept in children's edutainment that I wish I had thought of. Children get to play "dress up" and perform adult jobs ranging from cleaning windows, to bagging groceries, to news reporter and airline pilot. When they perform a job, they earn money - Kidzania Bucks. They can then use this money for fun activities like racing cars (to do this, they must first use the Kidzania Bucks to receive a physical and pay to obtain a driver's license), getting fake tattoos, or even rock climbing.

Our driver's kids are older - 7, 10 and 12. They enjoyed attending the university, using the flight simulator to be a pilot, and racing cars. The two youngsters (who we tell Kidzania are 4 so they can do everything), enjoyed making popsicles, hot dogs and chocolate bars (which they get to eat), fighting fires and being a dentist.

Learning what it takes to fight fires.

Preparing to clean teeth.

Last week was Kidzania. This week was Taman Safari. This is always a favorite for the first timers and kids. This time we did the safari, the petting zoo, the animal rides, and then the mechanized rides. We still have not made it up the hill for all the other activities like the water park, some of the animal shows, and the many other activities Taman Safari has to offer. The kids tire after five hours of running around (so do the parents). Below are pictures of the girls enjoying one of the swings and myself holding the lion cub who is growing fast!