Edwin L.
Google
We were very disappointed with our recent visit to KidZania Singapore, especially given its positioning as an educational experience.
The park was severely understaffed. Many stations had no staff at all, which meant children were left to “play” without any guidance. On top of that, key attractions like the petrol station and driving activities were closed, with no prior notice on the website, which felt misleading after paying full admission.
What was most concerning was that many employees appeared disengaged and did not support KidZania’s stated mission of experiential learning or career awareness. In most cases, activities were reduced to basic role-playing with little to no explanation, instruction, or context, making the experience no different from ordinary pretend play — except without meaningful learning.
That said, credit where it’s due: one staff member, Hafiz, at the Emergency Room / Paramedics (Parkway East Hospital) station was outstanding. He was attentive, patient, and explained the role and equipment in detail. Our kids were genuinely engaged for about 25 minutes, and this was the only station that truly delivered on KidZania’s educational promise. Please recognise him — he set the standard others should follow.
On a positive note, the DDR (Special Needs) card policy is commendable — free entry for the child with one paying adult is inclusive and appreciated, and crowd levels were manageable with minimal queues.
Overall, this visit did not live up to expectations, especially for the price. KidZania Singapore urgently needs better staffing, clearer communication about closures, and stronger staff training if it wants to remain an educational destination rather than just an indoor playground.