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Nehru Planetarium
Post Views: 861 It is one place that makes science seem like a lot of fun. Plan a day’s escape to this edutainment centre with your kids to introduce them to a whole new way of learning about our galaxy, constellations, solar system, eclipses and much more. They have 3D shows everyday in English, Hindi and Marathi. The tickets need to be booked in advance either online or at the centre.
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Dolphin Aquarium
Post Views: 846 They don’t host dolphins as the name suggest but the aquarium has a variety of fishes that attract the kids. The aquarium is built in the middle of a pond. Apart from the fishes, there are rabbits, ducks, different types of birds and squirrels too. They have a toy train and boating facility where kids can feed the ducks in the pond.
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Taraporewala Aquarium
Post Views: 883 It is the oldest aquarium in the city and hosts a variety of marine and freshwater fishes. It’s been recently renovated with the addition of many fishes and a 12 feet long and 180-degree acrylic tunnel. Aquarium is open from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm all days, except Monday Fees: Adults Rs.60/- Kids (below 12 yrs.) Rs.30/-
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Bhavan’s Nature Park
Post Views: 857 Prakruti nature trail of Bhavan’s Nature and Adventure Centre organises a lot of activities for kids and adults alike which includes Nature Trail, Animal interaction/pet care, butterfly lifecycle, Meet a Mountaineer, Puppet show, basics about Bonsai, life of Dinosaurs etc. The park is open from 3 pm-7 pm and the entry ticket is Rs.100/per person.
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Maharashtra Nature Park (MNP)
Post Views: 557 Situated just behind Mumbai’s largest slum, is the vital green lung for the pollution-ridden city. It offers a welcome change from the din and hustle of city life. They conduct educational activities especially for children about Ecology and Nature conservation. Also, have various activities like drawing, nature games, bird watching, a nursery for growing and sale of plants. Click here to see some of the workshops conducted here.
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Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP)
Post Views: 936 Mumbai is the only metropolitan city to have a national park within the city. SGNP is spread over 103 sq.kms, almost covering 20% of Mumbai’s geographical area. It’s a perfect getaway destination from the chaos of the city life. There are a lot of activities that one can do here. Tiger and Lion Safari: Try taking the morning safari between 9.00 to 10.am and you can watch the big cats from the safety and comfort of a closed vehicle. Boating: Just a few steps from the main gate is an artificial water body where you can use pedal boats and go peddling to experience this scenic and…
