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Family trip to Colombo with children. Ideas on where to go with your child

Cargills Dept Store Colombo will please holidaymakers with children with its variety of entertainment. They should definitely visit the entertainment complex, Excel World Entertainment Park. In this indoor entertainment center, there is an excellent bowling alley, game halls with slot machines and playgrounds, cozy cafes and shops designed for children. In the adjacent territory of the center, there are colorful carousels and equipped playgrounds for the youngest. You can comfortably relax and have fun in this center all day long.
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The entertainment center Fun Factory, is focused on fun for young children. It is also indoors and has a bright design. In addition to traditional playgrounds with slides and attractions for kids, this center also has a lot of pleasant surprises. There is a team of professional animators who arrange different games for children and conduct master classes, and there is also a beautiful café in the center. The entertainment complex is suitable for holiday with children from two years of age.
Many tourists with children choose the entertainment center Kidz Planet, for a holiday. This modern colorful center offers its young guests a wide choice of entertainment. They can spend time in one of the gaming halls, play with their favorite toys or with meccano, or they can take part in one of the intriguing master classes. Fascinating role plays are organized for children daily, and cooking classes conducted, during which kids can learn how to cook their favorite pizza and sweets. Professional animators and babysitters work in this center, so you can leave the child under the care of professionals for several hours. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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An unforgettable family adventure will be a trip to the local Zoo, National Zoological Gardens of Sri Lanka. In it, you can see the rarest predators including white tigers that are protected all over the world. The zoo occupies a vast territory. All its inhabitants live not in traditional open-air cages, but in spacious pens with recreated conditions of natural habitat. During a walk around the zoo, children will be able to feed the giraffes and cute monkeys, as well as get acquainted with other friendly representatives of the animal world. A pleasant addition to the vacation will be the presence of equipped recreation areas with playgrounds for children, in the zoo.
Nature enthusiasts should take the whole family out for a walk in the Talangama Wetland Park. This park is unusual. It contains a very attractive collection of rare plants and flowers, which will be exciting for absolutely everyone. Another exciting feature of the park is the diversity of exotic birds inhabiting its territory. The observation of these birds can also become an unforgettable adventure. On the territory of the park, there is a pond in which waterfowl live. All visitors can feed them. This amazing nature reserve is located in the immediate vicinity of the city. With older children, you can ride bicycles on its territory.
Family holidays in Colombo cannot be imagined without beach activities. The most popular beach for guests with children is Mount Lavinia Beach. This sandy beach is quite large. Along it, there are numerous restaurants and shops. The beach is equipped with comfortable gazebo for vacationers. In a good weather, you can enjoy a full range of beach activities, a well-maintained stretch of coast and a family picnic.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Colombo and surroundings

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Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Colombo
♥   Amusement park 'Leisure World' Kaluaggala, 28.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all oceanariums
Aquariums in Colombo and nearby
♥   Aquarium 'Water World' Kelaniya, 10.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Zoos and gardens in/near Colombo
♥   Zoo 'Dehiwala Zoo' , 8.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Zoo 'Ahungalla Animal Park' , 70.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Zoo 'Wagolla zoo' , 71.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Zoo 'Pinnawala Elephant Safari' , 72.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Zoo 'hambantota safari zoo' , 146.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo

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Interesting places to visit with children around Colombo

Guide to sightseeing and entertainment for children in Colombo - parks, attractions, museums, zoos, water-parks. All fascinating and educational sites of Colombo, which are must visit and see for your child. Find out the best discovery routes and places for kids (local theaters, exhibitions and museums), where you can spend quality time together. Colombo for families with children.
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