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Animal shows, kid-sized rides, playgrounds and interactive feedings keep 4-12-year-olds engaged all day, and clear height limits and stroller paths make logistics straightforward.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 days
👉 See FULL guide to Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park (with kids)Children can ride the free safari bus, join giraffe feeding, play in shallow water zones, and watch sea-lion parades; height-based free entry and stroller-friendly paths make it almost ideal, but parents must supervise near predators.
Recommended visit duration: 1 day
👉 See FULL guide to Shanghai Wild Animal Park (with kids)Children under six enter free, ages 3-12 get the “Curious Planet” zone and maker labs, safety railings guard all exhibits, but parents must reserve play sessions early to avoid fully booked slots.
Recommended visit duration: 2-4 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Shanghai Astronomy Museum (with kids)The resort targets ages 2–12 with 75 interactive rides, driving schools, creative workshops, character meets and plentiful restrooms; strict height checks keep them safe, making it a near-perfect choice.
Recommended visit duration: 1-2 days
👉 See FULL guide to LEGOLAND® Shanghai Resort (with kids)Interactive fossil digs, Butterfly Room and hands-on ecosystem tanks keep children under 12 engaged for hours, and free entry under 1.3 m plus stroller rental lower costs; queues can be long on holidays.
Recommended visit duration: 3-4 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Shanghai Natural History Museum (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
Interactive mist zones, shallow splash pools and outdoor playgrounds keep children active, discounted child tickets exist, and staff label it a top family attraction.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Shanghai Greenhouse Garden (with kids)Children’s Fantasyland, fossil digs and 3D printing classes keep 3–12-year-olds active all day; free stroller loans, kid toilets and science shows add ease, though weekends become very crowded.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Shanghai Science and Technology Museum (with kids)10 BEST nearby Activities
School-age kids enjoy touch pools, penguin and shark feeding shows, scavenger hunts and clear exhibits; stroller rental, family tickets and a baby-care room support a stress-free 2–3 h visit.
Recommended visit duration: 2–3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Shanghai Ocean Aquarium (with kids)Kids aged 3-12 get laser-gun rides, Duplo zones, 4D cinema, and build tables; step-free paths, toilets, and café suit parents, but expect weekend crowds and a 3-hour indoor limit.
Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours
👉 See FULL guide to Shanghai LEGOLAND Discovery Center (with kids)Average price