This ticket gives entry to a Kecak dance performance at Puri Agung Peliatan, a royal palace in Peliatan, about 20 minutes from central Ubud. The show lasts around one hour, and after it ends you can take photos with the performers.
Entry is by QR code at the ticket counter at the venue. Seating is not assigned, so arriving 30 to 60 minutes early helps if you want a spot at the front. Transport and food are not included.
Trans Studio Bali is a theme park inside Trans Studio Mall on Jalan Imam Bonjol, Denpasar. The ticket covers entry and 16 rides, including Formula Karts, the Boomerang Coaster, Bat Glider and iFly Bali, plus themed zones, indoor games and cultural shows. Plan 3 to 5 hours.
The park opens daily from 11.00 to 18.00, with last entry 2 hours before closing. Children aged 0 to 1 enter free, and rides have minimum heights of 90 to 140 cm. Rides are not recommended during pregnancy. Food, drinks and parking are extra.
Bali Reptile Park sits in Batubulan, Sukawati, in Gianyar Regency, and houses a large collection of reptiles. Among the animals on display are Indonesian monitor lizards, Komodo dragons and a reticulated python about 6 metres long, with a guided tour offered as part of the visit.
Plan on roughly 1 to 2 hours. The park opens daily from 09.00 to 17.00, with last entry at 16.00. Hotel transfers are not included, re-entry is not allowed, outside food and drinks are not permitted, and children under 1 enter free.
The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary sits on Jalan Monkey Forest in central Ubud. The forested grounds are home to Balinese long-tailed macaques and three Hindu temples, with paths winding through dense greenery and a wide range of plant species.
This is an admission ticket only, with entry by QR code at the gate and no transport included. The sanctuary is open from 09.00 to 18.00, with last entry at 17.00, and hours change during the week of Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence. Child tickets cover ages 3 to 12.
Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park is in Ungasan, South Kuta, and is home to the 121 metre statue of Vishnu riding Garuda. Visitors can walk through Plaza Wisnu, Plaza Garuda, the Lotus Pond and Indraloka Garden, with daily Joged Bumbung at 16.30 and Kecak at 18.00.
The basic ticket includes park entry, dance performances and a complimentary drink. The Ultimate package adds a guided visit to the statue’s 9th and 23rd floors. Transfers, meals and buggy rides are not included. The park opens daily 09.00 to 21.00, and children under 100 cm enter free.
The Kecak and Fire Dance takes place on the Padang Tegal stage near Uluwatu Temple in South Kuta. The show retells the Ramayana through the chanting of a large male chorus, costumed dancers playing characters such as Prince Rama, and a fire performance, lasting about 60 minutes.
The ticket covers the show and a story pamphlet, and it is collected at the counter near the stage. Temple entry is paid separately in cash. Shows run at 18.00 and 19.00, seating is first come first served, shoulders and knees must be covered and monkeys may grab loose items.
Alas Harum is an agro-tourism and adventure park on the main road through Tegallalang, north of Ubud, set on a hillside of coconut palms and terraced rice fields. It started around coffee and plantation tours and has grown into a one-stop attraction mixing rides, viewpoints and cafes, making it an easy add-on to a day exploring the Tegallalang area.
The headline attractions are the jungle swings, which launch riders out over the valley at heights of 15 to 25 metres, plus a flying fox and a sky bike strung across the gorge. Beyond the adrenaline, there is a luwak coffee tour showing how beans are processed, and a series of photo sets including glass floors, a dancing bridge, a gorilla cave, giant bird nests and the Alas Topeng cave, which holds a MURI record.
Buy an entrance ticket and wander the paths to viewpoints, the coffee plantation and cafes, adding rides as you go. Swings come in single and couple versions. The flying fox runs about 300 metres at 18–20 metres high, and the sky bike covers 40–50 metres at around 15 metres up. Staff help with harnesses and take photos.
The park is spread over several levels of the hillside, so give yourself time to walk between attractions and stop for the views. The cafes overlook the terraces and are a pleasant place to sample the coffee and tea grown on site, while photo spots are staffed by attendants who can help you get the shot.
Each ride has its own age, height and weight limits, and pregnant visitors or people with certain medical conditions cannot ride. Children must be supervised by an adult. Outside food is not allowed, though storage is available. Follow staff instructions on harnesses and do not remove safety gear mid-ride.
Even if you are not tempted by the rides, the plantation walk and the coffee tasting are worth the entrance fee. Families will find enough variety to keep children busy for a couple of hours, and the park works well as the first or last stop on a Tegallalang day trip.
Allow two to three hours for a relaxed visit that includes a ride or two, a coffee tasting and a meal overlooking the valley. Mid-morning and late afternoon light is flattering for photos, while the middle of the day is hotter and busier with tour groups.
Bali Zoo was founded in 2002 by Anak Agung Gde Putra and is still run by the same family, now under his son. The zoo sits among tropical gardens in Singapadu village, Gianyar, roughly midway between Denpasar and Ubud, and is home to several hundred animals representing dozens of species, from Sumatran tigers and orangutans to Komodo dragons, sun bears and a large collection of birds.
Compared with the bigger safari park up the coast, Bali Zoo is compact and walkable, which makes it manageable with small children. Its reputation rests on close-up experiences, particularly the popular breakfast with orangutans, and a busy daily programme of keeper talks and feeding sessions, plus a water play area for kids to cool off.
Shaded pathways loop through habitats for big cats, primates, reptiles, birds and hoofed animals. Throughout the day there are keeper presentations and feeding sessions, check the schedule at the entrance. The Jungle Splash water play area is included with entry, and fish feeding is available for a small fee. Dining is at the Wantilan and Gayo restaurants inside the park.
Prices vary by season and channel; confirm current rates on the official website.
Follow keepers’ instructions during all encounters and never feed animals outside organised sessions. Book special experiences at least a week ahead as places are limited. Animal-welfare groups have criticised some direct-contact activities at Bali zoos, so consider observation-based experiences if this matters to you.
Arrive for opening at 09:00 when it is cooler and animals are more active; allow four to five hours if you want to see presentations and use the water play area. Bring swimwear for the kids, sunscreen and insect repellent. Bali Zoo sits close to Bali Bird Park and Sukawati art market, so it is easy to combine two stops in one day.
If you want to see as much as possible, pick up a map on arrival and note the day’s presentation times, they are spread across different zones and give you a chance to learn about each species from the keepers. The on-site restaurants serve both Indonesian and Western dishes, so it is easy to break for lunch without leaving the park. Families with toddlers will appreciate that paths are mostly paved and shaded, and the water play area gives children a welcome break from walking between enclosures.
Bali Bird Park in Batubulan is one of the island’s most enjoyable wildlife attractions, especially for families. Set in shady, well-kept gardens between Denpasar and Ubud, the park houses more than 1,000 birds from over 250 species, arranged in themed zones that recreate habitats from Indonesia, Africa and South America.
What sets it apart is the walk-through design. Rather than peering into cages, you stroll inside large aviaries where birds fly overhead and perch beside the path. The park is also active in conservation through its Fighting Extinction programme, with a focus on endangered species such as the Bali starling, lesser adjutant, lesser bird-of-paradise and salmon-crested cockatoo. Komodo dragons live on site too, so it doubles as a reptile stop.
Allow two to three hours to follow the loop. Highlights include the Papua rainforest zone with its birds-of-paradise, colourful cockatoo and parrot enclosures, the endangered Bali starlings and the Komodo dragon exhibit. Throughout the day there are free-flight Bird of Prey shows featuring eagles and owls, plus scheduled feeding sessions where you can get close to lorikeets and other species. Shows and feedings run between roughly 09:30 and 16:30.
Book through the official online booking page for current rates and any promotions; package deals with lunch are also available.
Paths are mostly flat and shaded, suitable for strollers. Keep hands away from beaks during feeding sessions and follow keepers’ instructions. Do not feed birds outside official sessions. Hold on to hats and loose items in the walk-in aviaries.
Check the daily schedule on the official website on the morning of your visit and plan your route around the Bird of Prey show. Come early for cooler temperatures and more active birds. Bring insect repellent and a camera with zoom. The park pairs easily with nearby Batubulan stone-carving workshops, the Sukawati art market or a Barong dance performance in the morning.
Families visiting with small children will find the park a comfortable size, it is compact enough to cover on foot without tiring young legs, yet varied enough to keep them busy for a morning. Photographers should bring a lens with some reach for the free-flight shows and the canopy-level aviaries. There are cafés and rest areas throughout the park, so you can break up the visit with a snack and a sit-down in the shade. On rainy days much of the park remains enjoyable thanks to covered areas and dense tree cover, although shows may be adjusted.
Taman Safari Bali, formerly known as Bali Safari & Marine Park, opened in November 2007 and is run by the Taman Safari Indonesia group, which operates wildlife parks across the country. The park covers around 40 hectares on the Ida Bagus Mantra bypass in Gianyar and is home to more than a thousand animals from over 100 species, drawn from Indonesia, India and Africa.
It stands out from Bali’s smaller zoos for its scale and variety of experiences. You can ride through open enclosures of zebras, lions and rhinos on a safari tram, watch the large-scale Bali Agung theatre performance, splash in a water-play zone and even stay overnight at the Africa-themed Mara River Safari Lodge. The park is a member of the IUCN Conservation Planning Specialist Group and the Indonesian Zoological Parks Association, and its collection includes rare and endangered species such as Komodo dragons, orangutans and Bali starlings.
The core experience is the Safari Journey, a guided tram ride through Indonesian, Indian and African habitats. On foot you will find educational presentations featuring tigers, elephants and other animals, plus a fun zone for kids. Bali Agung is a large-scale theatrical show built around Balinese culture and legend. After dark, the Night Safari reveals nocturnal behaviour, with a walk-in section and an African fire-dance show. Dining options include the Tsavo Lion Restaurant, which offers dining with animal views.
Prices above are for international visitors. Children are 3–12 years; under-3s are infants. Domestic rates are lower.
Stay seated inside the tram at all times and do not feed animals except in designated feeding sessions. Bring sun protection and water, much of the park is exposed. Check age and height limits for water play and animal encounters when booking.
Arrive at opening for the first Safari Journey, when animals are most active and it is cooler. Check the daily schedule online to plan around presentation and Bali Agung show times. The Night Safari is a memorable add-on for families staying in Ubud or Sanur. If you are travelling with young children, consider a night at the Mara River Safari Lodge, where park access is included.
Families can easily spend a full day here: combine a morning Safari Journey with the animal presentations and a lunch break, then catch Bali Agung in the afternoon. If you choose one of the higher packages, you get unlimited and express-line safari rides, which is useful on busy weekends and during school holidays.