Bali is a wonderfully welcoming island for families, and there's plenty to keep every age entertained between the temples and rice fields. Splash the day away at Asia's top-rated Waterbom water park, get close to lions and elephants at Bali Safari, meet the macaques in the Ubud Monkey Forest, wander the walk-through aviaries of Bali Bird Park, or send older kids flying down jungle ziplines at Bedugul. Here are the best family attractions, with age guidance, prices and tips.
$39Waterbom Bali
Area
Kuta
Ages
All ages
“Asia's top-rated water park, with rides and a dedicated toddler zone — an easy full-day win with kids of any age.”
$37Bali Safari & Marine Park
Area
Gianyar
Ages
0–12 (all welcome)
“A glass-sided safari bus rolls through savannah enclosures of lions, elephants and Komodo dragons — a big hit with younger kids.”
$6Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud
Area
Ubud
Ages
6+ (all welcome)
“Kids love watching the 1,200 free-roaming monkeys — but keep a firm hand on little ones and hide all food, glasses and loose items.”
$35Bali Bird Park
Area
Gianyar
Ages
All ages
“Two hectares of walk-through aviaries with 250 species — gentle, shaded and perfect for younger children.”
$15Finns Recreation Club
Area
Canggu
Ages
All ages / teens
“A huge family sports-and-leisure club in Canggu — pools, trampolines, bowling and a kids' club under one roof.”
$95Bali Elephant Camp (Taro)
Area
Taro (Ubud area)
Ages
6+ (all welcome)
“An elephant sanctuary in the Taro jungle near Ubud — feeding and bathing encounters. Choose ethical, ride-free experiences.”
$30Bali Treetop Adventure Park
Area
Bedugul
Ages
6+ / teens
“Ziplines, rope bridges and Tarzan swings through the cool mountain forest at Bedugul — brilliant for active older kids.”
$10Upside Down World Bali
Area
Kuta / Seminyak
Ages
All ages
“A quick, giggly indoor photo attraction of upside-down rooms — perfect for a rainy hour or a fun family photoshoot.”
Bali with kids in detail
1.Waterbom Bali
Waterbom Bali is a guaranteed family day-out winner and consistently rated Asia's best water park. Spread across 3.8 hectares of lush tropical garden in central Kuta, it packs in 22 rides to suit every age and nerve level — from adrenaline monsters like Climax, whose trapdoor drops away beneath your feet, and the racing Smashdown, to a gentle 250-metre lazy river and a superb dedicated kids' zone with shallow pools, mini-slides and water-play structures for ages 3–10. That range means it works for the whole family in one place: teenagers and thrill-seeking adults tackle the big slides while little ones splash safely nearby. Beyond the rides, cafés, restaurants, a poolside bar, cabanas, lockers and manicured gardens make it comfortable to spend the entire day, and the queues are well managed even in peak season. It's the perfect antidote to temple fatigue when the children need to let off steam. Buy tickets online for a discount and arrive at the 09:00 opening to ride everything before the afternoon crowds. For a fun, safe, all-ages splash day, Waterbom is the standout family attraction in southern Bali.
Hours
Daily 09:00–18:00
Price
~$39 adult, ~$27 child
Getting there
Central Kuta, walkable from many hotels
Insider tip: Asia's top-rated water park, with rides and a dedicated toddler zone — an easy full-day win with kids of any age.
2.Bali Safari & Marine Park
Bali Safari & Marine Park in Gianyar, about 40 minutes from Ubud, is the island's largest animal park and a reliable hit with families. Home to more than 60 species — including lions, elephants, Sumatran tigers, jaguars, water buffalo and the Indonesian Komodo dragon — it's explored aboard a glass-sided safari bus that trundles through savannah-style enclosures, bringing children thrillingly close to the animals in safety. Beyond the safari, there's plenty to fill a full day: the spectacular Bali Agung cultural show with over 150 performers, animal presentations, a Fun Zone with rides and a water park to cool off in, and various animal encounters, all designed with families firmly in mind. The tiered ticket packages (starting around $37 and rising with the extras included) can bundle in hotel transfers from the main resort areas, making logistics easy. It's a strong choice for children from toddlers up who need a break from temples and rice terraces, combining wildlife, entertainment and water play in one place. Allow five to six hours for the full experience. For an all-ages day of animals, shows and splashing about, Bali Safari is one of the island's top family attractions.
Hours
Daily ~09:00–17:00
Price
~$37+ per adult (tiered packages)
Getting there
Gianyar, ~40 min from Ubud
Insider tip: A glass-sided safari bus rolls through savannah enclosures of lions, elephants and Komodo dragons — a big hit with younger kids.
3.Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud
The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in the middle of Ubud is a wonderfully interactive nature experience that children tend to love — 12.5 hectares of jungle where more than 1,200 long-tailed macaques roam freely among ancient moss-covered temples, towering banyan trees and statue-lined paths. Watching the monkeys leap along the railings, groom each other and carry their babies is endlessly entertaining for kids, and the atmospheric forest walkways, bridges and river make it feel like a real adventure. That said, it comes with important caveats for families: the monkeys are wild, cheeky and quick to snatch anything they can — sunglasses, hats, water bottles, phones and especially food — so keep a firm hold of young children, don't let them carry snacks or dangling items, never feed or tease the animals, and avoid direct eye contact with the larger males. Managed sensibly, it's a safe, memorable and genuinely wild encounter that beats any zoo. Allow around an hour to explore. Central and easy to reach on foot in Ubud, the Monkey Forest is a highlight for animal-loving families — just stay alert and keep valuables zipped away.
Hours
Daily 09:00–18:00, last entry 17:00
Price
~$6 adult, ~$5 child
Getting there
Southern end of Jalan Monkey Forest, central Ubud
Insider tip: Kids love watching the 1,200 free-roaming monkeys — but keep a firm hand on little ones and hide all food, glasses and loose items.
4.Bali Bird Park
Bali Bird Park in Batubulan, a short drive south of Ubud, is a beautifully landscaped two-hectare park that makes a gentle, easygoing family outing — a calmer, more relaxed alternative to the bigger safari and water parks. Home to around 250 species and 1,000 birds, from Bali's own critically endangered starling to flamingos, hornbills, pelicans, birds of paradise and huge cassowaries, it's arranged as a lush botanical garden with walk-through aviaries that let you get remarkably close to the free-flying birds. Younger children especially enjoy the up-close encounters, feeding sessions, bird-of-prey and free-flight shows, and the chance to have a colourful parrot perch on their arm for a photo. The shaded, well-tended paths and manageable size make it comfortable and unhurried, ideal for a half-day when you want something engaging but not exhausting, particularly with toddlers and younger kids. There's a café and picnic areas, and it pairs well with the adjacent Bali Reptile Park. Allow two to three hours. For a pretty, peaceful, up-close wildlife experience that suits the youngest family members, Bali Bird Park is a lovely, low-key choice near Ubud.
Hours
Daily ~09:00–17:30
Price
~$35 adult; child discounts
Getting there
Batubulan, Gianyar, ~20 min from Ubud
Insider tip: Two hectares of walk-through aviaries with 250 species — gentle, shaded and perfect for younger children.
5.Finns Recreation Club
Finns Recreation Club in Canggu is a huge, one-stop family entertainment and sports complex, ideal for burning off energy and keeping children of all ages happily occupied for a full day. Under one membership or day pass, it packs in an enormous range of activities: swimming pools and a waterslide park, a trampoline centre, bowling alley, tennis and squash courts, a gym, a splash zone for little ones and a supervised kids' club, plus cafés, restaurants and bars for the grown-ups. That breadth means it caters brilliantly to families with a wide age range — toddlers, energetic school-age kids and teenagers can each find something they love in the same place, while parents relax or work out. It's especially popular with expat and long-stay families in the Canggu area, and its facilities and reliability make it a dependable rainy-day or 'need to tire the kids out' option. Day passes give access to the facilities, with some activities charged separately, and it's easy to make a whole day of it thanks to the on-site food and drink. For active families based in or near Canggu who want pools, trampolines, bowling and more all in one spot, Finns Recreation Club is a superb, all-ages choice.
Hours
Daily, full-day access
Price
~$15+ day pass (varies by facility)
Getting there
Berawa, Canggu
Insider tip: A huge family sports-and-leisure club in Canggu — pools, trampolines, bowling and a kids' club under one roof.
6.Bali Elephant Camp (Taro)
Set in the lush jungle around Taro, north of Ubud, Bali's elephant camp offers families the chance to get up close to elephants in a leafy, natural setting — a memorable encounter for children who love animals. Programmes typically include feeding the elephants, learning about their care and behaviour from the keepers, and in some cases wading in to help bathe them, all in a green, forested environment far from the coastal resorts. It's an experience that leaves a lasting impression on kids and adults alike. A word for conscientious families, though: elephant tourism is an ethically sensitive area, and practices vary between operators. Where possible, choose sanctuary-style, observation-and-care experiences (feeding, bathing, walking alongside) rather than elephant-back riding or performances, and research the specific operator's welfare standards before booking, as attitudes and offerings have been shifting toward more responsible models. Approached thoughtfully, a visit can be both a wonderful family memory and a lesson in respecting these remarkable animals. It combines well with other Ubud-area attractions given its location in the northern jungle. For a close, jungle-set elephant encounter near Ubud — chosen with animal welfare in mind — this is a standout, if pricier, family experience.
Hours
Daily, morning & afternoon sessions
Price
~$95 (varies by package)
Getting there
Taro, north of Ubud
Insider tip: An elephant sanctuary in the Taro jungle near Ubud — feeding and bathing encounters. Choose ethical, ride-free experiences.
7.Bali Treetop Adventure Park
Bali Treetop Adventure Park, set within the beautiful Bedugul Botanical Garden in the cool central highlands, is an exhilarating high-ropes course that's perfect for active older children, teenagers and adventurous adults. Suspended among the tall trees of the mountain forest, it offers a series of colour-coded circuits of varying difficulty, packed with ziplines, rope bridges, nets, swinging logs, Tarzan jumps and other aerial obstacles, all done while securely clipped into a safety harness. The range of circuits means younger or more cautious kids can tackle gentler routes while teens and grown-ups test themselves on the harder, higher and faster ones, making it a genuinely all-abilities adventure. The cool, fresh mountain climate — a refreshing change from the coastal heat — and the gorgeous forest-and-lake setting near Lake Bratan add to the appeal, and it combines well with the nearby Ulun Danu Beratan lake temple and botanical gardens for a full highland day out. Sturdy shoes and a sense of adventure are all you need. For families with energetic older children and teens who want an active, adrenaline-filled day amid stunning mountain scenery, Bali Treetop is a fantastic and memorable choice.
Hours
Daily ~09:00–18:00
Price
~$30 adult; child rates
Getting there
Bedugul Botanic Garden, central highlands
Insider tip: Ziplines, rope bridges and Tarzan swings through the cool mountain forest at Bedugul — brilliant for active older kids.
8.Upside Down World Bali
Upside Down World Bali is a light-hearted, indoor photo attraction that makes for a fun, giggly hour with the family, especially as a rainy-day or heat-of-the-afternoon option. The concept is simple but effective: a series of themed rooms — living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms and more — are built entirely upside down, with furniture fixed to the 'ceiling' above you, so that when you pose and turn your photos the right way up, it looks as though you're defying gravity, walking on the ceiling or hanging from the floor. Staff are on hand to help you strike the best poses and get the trick shots just right, and children (and playful adults) tend to find the whole thing hilarious, coming away with a memory card full of silly, shareable photos. It's a quick attraction — most families spend around an hour — rather than a full day out, but it's inexpensive, entertaining and perfectly suited to filling a gap, escaping a tropical downpour or simply having some daft fun together. Conveniently located near the Kuta and Seminyak tourist areas, it's easy to slot into a day. For a cheap, cheerful, photo-friendly family activity that reliably raises a laugh, Upside Down World is a fun little diversion.
Hours
Daily ~09:00–18:00
Price
~$10 per person
Getting there
Near Kuta / Seminyak
Insider tip: A quick, giggly indoor photo attraction of upside-down rooms — perfect for a rainy hour or a fun family photoshoot.