Cape Town Kids
On this Cape Town Kids page I'll be adding places to see and activities to do with children. If you know of a great place and would like to add it, Click here.
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Boulders Beach
Not only will you be able to see African penguins, you'll even be able to swim WITH them.
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Bugz Family Playpark
Bugz Family Playpark is the largest outdoor and indoor play park in the Western Cape and is geared to entertain two to ten year olds.
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Butterfly World
Butterfly World is a tropical garden in a 1000 square meter green house where exotic butterflies can fly freely.
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Cool Runnings toboggan track
The Cool Runnings toboggan track is made of stainless steel. A ride takes 6 minutes speeds of up to 40km/h can be reached.
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Drakenstein Lion Park
All the lions brought to the Park are captive bred / hand reared and cannot be rehabilitated to the wild.
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Eagle Encounters and Cheetah Outreach - Spier
Eagle Encounters is a bird of prey rehabilitation, education, conservation and eco-tourism centre.
Cheetah Outreach is an education and community-based programme created to raise awareness of the plight of the cheetah.
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Giraffe House
Focusing on African wildlife, Giraffe House aim to teach you about animals and conservation.
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Helderberg Farm
Helderberg Farm, is a hive of activities for young and old - quadbiking, walking, picnics, strawberry picking, combat games, etc.
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Honeybee Education Centre
The Honeybee Education Centre aims to educate people, especially children on the important role the honeybee plays in our environment.
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Imhoff Farm
So much more than animals, so after riding on camels and seeing a snake show, you can buy home-made breads and cheeses.
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Indoor Karting
Expect a fast, well-built track, high-quality karts, electronic timing and results printouts complimented by a fully licensed pub for fast foods and refreshments.
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Laserquest
Laserquest is a popular and exciting electronic tag game, safe for boys and girls.
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Miniature Blue Train
The Miniature Blue Train can be found next to the sea on Beach Road, Mouille Point. The diesel operated train runs through a tunnel and under a bridge along a track of approximately 1 km.
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Monkey Town
Experience the wonderful world of monkeys with 27 different species to be seen - many on the endangered list.
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MTN Sciencentre
The MTN Sciencentre is an interactive science centre.
Through the use of hands-on exhibits children are taught that science, maths and technology are fun.
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Putt Putt
Cape Town's weather gives one an opportunity to enjoy a few hours of playing putt putt quite regularly.
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Planetarium
Learn more about the stars, planets and constellations in the sky above Cape Town.
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Ratanga Junction
Ratanga Junction is situated a mere 10 minute drive from Cape Town.
Attractions include 23 rides ranging from Kids Rides to Super Thrill Rides.
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Rock Climbing
At City Rock Indoor Rock Climbing Centre, kids can find their feet in a programme called "test drive" where children of 6 years and older climb under the supervision of an adult for as long as they want to.
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Scratch Patch
Scratch Patch is a place where the floor is covered in thousands of tumbled-polished gemstones.
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Strawberry Picking
The places to pick strawberries in Cape Town are all in the Stellenbosch region. You are provided a container which you have to fill with as many as you can.
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Two Oceans Aquarium
See fish in their natural habitat and spend some time at my favourite, the Kelp Forrest.
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Tygerberg Zoo
The only zoo in the Western Cape - home to lions, tigers, zebra, cheetah, chimpanzees and marmosets.
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West Coast Ostrich Ranch
An experienced tour guide will explain the origin and reasons for ostrich farming and interesting facts about the largest bird in the world.
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World of Birds
The largest bird park in Africa with more than 3000 birds and other smaller animals - see cranes, owls, swans, kites, gulls and many more.
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The following places have been visitor contributions. Click here to add a great place that is not featured on this page.
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Cape Point Ostrich Farm
Well trained guides will be more than happy to show you around and give you detailed information about the life cycle of an ostrich, from egg to the adult bird. |  |
Stellenbosch Toy & Miniature Museum
The Stellenbosch Toy and Miniature Museum houses a collection of 1:12 scale miniatures, room boxes, miniature houses, antique dolls, cars, cuddly toys and an extremely detailed and lifelike miniature of South Africa's famous Blue train. |  |
The Ice Station Skating Rink
The Ice Station is Cape Town's only ice rink and features an Olympic-sized skating rink as well as a mini ice rink for smaller children. |  |
Dye-Hard Paintball
Dye-Hard Paintball specialises in hosting paintball games.
Games can be organised for adult or kiddies birthday parties, bachelors' parties or for colleagues wanting to get rid of some stress or just a bunch of friends wanting to play and have fun. |  |
Le Bonheur Crocodile Farm
Guided tours lead you across open dams via ramp ways.
Visitors have an opportunity to touch and hold a baby croc, and during summer months, you will have the opportunity to witness the feeding of the bigger crocs. |  |
Place of Play
Place of Play has from a huge jungle gym and a laser beam room, right down to a teddy bear stuffing machine. | |
Bizzy Bodies
Bizzy Bodies offers an active play experience for children aged 1 - 12 years.
The equipment in the play area is such that children are encouraged to jump, climb and run. | |
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City Sightseeing
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One of the best ways to see Cape Town is by the convenient City Sightseeing hop on hop off bus.
You get a choice of two routes and can get on and off ...
Cape Point Ostrich Farm
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The Cape Point Ostrich Farm is 50km from Cape Town, next to the Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve (Cape Point Nature Reserve).
The drive to the farm ...
Dye-Hard Paintball
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Dye-Hard Paintball specialises in hosting paintball games.
If an adrenaline charged, stalking and skillful game in the bush and urban environment is ...
Place of Play
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Nowadays there are very few places for kids to run around, exhaust themselves and let their imagination rule - until Place of Play (POP) came along....
The Ice Station
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The Ice Station is Cape Town's only ice rink.
Featuring an Olympic-size skating rink, the Ice Station is home to affordable family fun all year round....
Stellenbosch Toy & Miniature Museum
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The Stellenbosch Toy and Miniature Museum is well worth visiting.
The museum houses a collection of 1:12 scale miniatures, room boxes, miniature houses,...
Bizzy Bodies
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Bizzy Bodies offers an active play experience for children aged 1 - 12 years.
The equipment in the play area is such that [children are encouraged to ...
Le Bonheur Crocodile Farm
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Le Bonheur Crocodile is situated between Franschhoek and Paarl.
Guided tours
Guided tours - which are conducted every 45 minutes - lead you across ...
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