During school holidays, many parents are worried about where to go with their children in Almaty, so that the time passes interesting and fun.
Most popular objects
The zoo takes the first place in relevance for families with children. Any child will gladly agree to visit this institution. The city zoo has elephants, newborns, giraffes, llamas, etc. The Almaty zoo is distinguished by its well-groomed and beautiful territory. It is ideal for walking. A visit there will be a useful and enjoyable event. The child will be able to see rare animals and learn interesting facts about their habits. Families with children are advised to visit the water park located in the central park. On its territory there is a large swimming pool, eight slides, two swimming pools for children, mini slides and a cafe.
Another popular place in Almaty is the cable car on Kok-Tyube, which allows you to see the city from a height of over 1130 m. The cable car offers a wonderful view of the surrounding mountains. Attractions, a small zoo, a cafe and a park are organized for children near the cable car.
Cultural activities
Where to go with children in Almaty so that the rest is informative? To expand your horizons, you can visit the State Museum of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Its expositions will be interesting not only for children, but also for adults. Four halls are open for visitors. The first one contains exhibits from the field of archeology: skeletons of ancient animals, treasures, etc. The second hall is the venue for an exhibition dedicated to the history of Kazakhstan. There are collected ancient household products of Kazakhs. In the third hall there are objects that characterize the culture of different peoples inhabiting the territory of the state. The fourth hall is dedicated to the modern history of Kazakhstan.
The Museum of Geology, full of rare stones, is also waiting for young visitors. In his collections there are many stones of different sizes and shapes.
Active leisure in Almaty
To relax in nature, you can go to nature. A very beautiful place is the Kapchagai reservoir, which resembles the sea. There is a good beach on the shore. This place is suitable for fishing.
Stunning nature can be seen in the Turgen Gorge. There are also ancient burial mounds, Bear Waterfall, the Open-Air Museum of Archeology. Active rest is possible in the entertainment centers of the city.
Funky Town is considered an excellent institution, where entertainment depends on the age of visitors. Kids are welcome in the Morning City, which is specially equipped for children under 5 years old. Older children can visit the Day City, which has attractions and slot machines.
