We went to check out Kid's Kampong in Pasir Ris after lunch today.
There is more information on their website.
Admission Charges
姨妈 Leela paid for the the admission and if I didnt hear wrongly, the charges are:
$10 per adult (with LongKang fishing) or $3 (without LongKang fishing) - unverified
The charges are not listed on their website, thus I can't verified it. All admission includes 1 small packet of fish food (can be used for feeding the koi, chickens, tortises or ducks) and 1 small container of shredded carrots and some grasses for the rabbits
Getting There
The best way is to drive there. Alternatively, you can take MRT to Pasir Ris station and take a taxi from there. The taxi ride is about 4km and should take about 10 mins.
Facilities
The compound is not big. There is a koi pond with shallow sides so that the fishes can swim right up for feeding. There are some farm animals like ducks, chicken, rabbits and tortise, all confined or caged up. A small pool for kids fishing (separate charges) and a fenched-up area for the longkang fishing. Longkang = small drain. There is a shallow meandering longkang with some guppies inside. Kids can catch the fishes with a small net provided. We didnt go for longkang fishing as we thought it is more suitable for bigger kids
Some drinks and titbits are available for sale but if you need real food then it is better to bring your own.
Limited resting points or benches, so BYO too... I mean if your little one needs to rest then its better to bring a stroller. Things are a little run-down, but this is supposed to be a kampong right? hmm... manage your expectation hor.
Outing Review
My 21-months toddler and 3 year old nephew had fun meeting with the animals. Kiiron just started to recognise these farm animals and what's better than to let him see them for real, not just from the pictures or TV.
When we were there, a birthday party was going on, so it was quite crowded. It started to rain and we didnt stay for the pet show, so no comments on that.
One of the old man running the place was quite fierce. When Kiiron wandered into a area where some tables and chairs were set up for the party (but at that time there was no one there), that man actually chased Kiiron out. Come on! this is a place for kids right? Why so serious!
Another crappy incident was when we sat down next to some cups with fishes inside. (I suppose this is the end-product from longkang fishing), a mud came up to tell us that his children do not like people to sit so near their fishes! Huh? Is that how you teach your kids? to be so intolerant? (shake head...)
Feeding the koi
Hello duck duck...
Kiiron and the "labbits"
Rating (2.5/5)
We are easterners and this place is very near to our homes. It is not worth to travel all the way from the other side of the island unless you couple it with other nearby farms or shopping in Ikea Tampines.
My 7 year old nephew was whining the whole time we were there, then again he whined in bird park too, but not as much. Maybe we should have gone for longkang fishing which seems more suitable for older kids like him.
Most likely we will not go back to this place unless we have nothing to do for the weekends and there is no more new places to explore
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