
Why bring the kids	Offers a living storybook of botanical history—fossilised tree columns, cycad groves, and ferns spark curiosity. Great for exploring patterns, cause-and-effect in nature, and appreciating sequence in plant development. Plus, shaded winding paths make exploration fun and safe.
Opening hours	5 AM to 12 MIDNIGHT daily (gardens free entry)
Admission	Free entry to the Botanic Gardens (Evolution Garden included). Only the National Orchid Garden requires admission.
Family facilities	Paved, stroller-friendly trails; shaded seating spots; restrooms nearby at Melati and Jacob Ballas Garden; visitor information desks for maps and guidance.
Highlights / What to do	• Observe petrified tree‑trunk columns (“Tree of Stone”) at the entrance • Trace the “Beginning of Life” through ferns, horsetails, cycads to early flowers ([timetravelturtle.com][1]) • Discuss how plants adapted—talk about environment → form logic • Great spot for nature‑pattern scavenger hunts \|
Getting there	MRT: Botanic Gardens (Circle/Downtown Lines) – ~5 min walk Bus: 7, 75, 77, 105, 106, 174, 174E to Tanglin/Nassim Gates or 48, 66, 151, 153, 154, 156, 170 to Bukit Timah Gate ([nparks.gov.sg][2])
Nearby food	Grab drink/snack at cafes in Botany Centre or Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden; full meals at Food For Thought, Halia Restaurant, Casa Verde; numerous picnic spots available.
Parent tips	• Visit early morning or late evening to avoid heat • Allocate 1+ hour for a leisurely botanical walk • Combine with nearby Rainforest Walk, Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden, or Palm Valley for a full morning outing
Contact	+65 6471 7138 / nparks_sbg_visitor_services@nparks.gov.sg
Socials	Updates on NParks Singapore Botanic Gardens official page
Address	Singapore Botanic Gardens (Nassim Entrance), 1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569

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