Searching for family-friendly things to do in Cebu? We highlighted the 5 Best Adventure Parks in Cebu that you and your family can visit.
Cebu has all the tropical adventures you can imagine. From swimming with whale sharks, green sea turtles, and millions of sardines to canyoneering, the island province is not short of activities you and your family would enjoy.
If you are looking for more family-oriented adventure parks in Cebu, we got you covered. In this guide, we only include the best theme parks in Cebu. Whether you want to go on a safari or thrill rides, Cebu has it for everyone’s taste.
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5 Cebu Theme Parks to Visit
From Cebu Safari in Carmen to Anjo World in Minglanilla, here are 5 of the best theme parks in Cebu that you can visit with your friends and family:
1. Cebu Safari and Adventure Park (Carmen)
Cebu Safari and Adventure Park is the biggest safari park in the Philippines with an area of 170 hectares. It’s the only attraction of its kind in Cebu and one of the unique things to do in Cebu with family or kids.
Cebu Safari opening hours are from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Sunday, including holidays.
Cebu Safari Animals
Cebu Safari has over 1,000 animals from over 120 different species. Some animals you will see at the park are a white and an orange Bengal tiger, white lions, hyenas, zebras, African antelopes, giraffes, sea eagles, and hawks.
Cebu Safari Activities
Cebu Safari guests also can do activities like feeding and petting domesticated animals, watching bird shows, spending a night at safari cabins or camps or glamping tents, spelunking, and an African safari ride. The safari ride is one of the most popular things to do at the park.
Besides safari and camping, other activities at Cebu Safari and Adventure Park include ATV ride, zip line, sky bike, giant swing, obstacle course, aerial walk, and zip coaster. Its ATV ride is the best in Cebu, allowing you to explore four different trails for each beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels.
How to Get to Cebu Safari and Adventure Park
- Take a Ceres Liner bus at Cebu North Bus Terminal. Tell the driver/conductor you are getting off at Carmen Town Plaza. Fare is 100 PHP (~2 USD) per person. Travel time is 1 hour and 20 minutes.
- Take a passenger van to Cebu Safari. Fare is 100 PHP (~2 USD) per person. Travel time is 20 minutes.
If you are looking for a private vehicle to Cebu Safari for your family or friends, check out this Private Transfer Between Cebu Safari and Cebu City/Mactan!
How to Buy Cebu Safari Tickets
You can get your ticket at the park’s entrance. However, Cebu Safari is only limited to a certain number of people daily.
To ensure you get your ticket, get your Cebu Safari and Adventure Park ticket in advance! Discounts for children and senior citizens are only applicable at the park as kids have to be measured while senior citizens need to present their valid government ID.
2. Cebu Ocean Park (Cebu City)
Cebu Ocean Park is home to the biggest oceanarium in the Philippines. Strolling around the massive oceanarium is one of the best things to do in Cebu with kids, allowing you to get a magical underwater experience like no other.
Cebu Ocean Park is open from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Sunday, including holidays.
Cebu Ocean Park Animals
There are so many marine species you can find at Cebu Ocean Park. Some interesting animals you will see are a blacktip reef shark, eagle rays, sugar gliders, Burmese pythons, red-bellied pacus, giant groupers, lories and lorikeets, and stonefish.
Cebu Ocean Park Activities
Aside from strolling and sightseeing around, other activities at Cebu Ocean Park include aquadining (dining under the oceanarium), helmet diving, getting a foot spa at the fish spa, and even freediving.
How to Get to Cebu Ocean Park
To get to Cebu Ocean Park directly, take a taxi. Fare is around 150 PHP (~3 USD) if you are coming from the city center.
There are no jeepneys going directly to Cebu Ocean Park. However, you can take a bus at either SM City Cebu, IT Park Bus Terminal, or MyBus Fuente Station to SM City Seaside. Fare is 30 PHP (~0.5 USD) per person.
Buses drop passengers at the Cube Wing. From there, you can either walk about 1 kilometer to Cebu Ocean Park or take a taxi. Fare should be less than 80 PHP (~1.5 USD).
Take a taxi to save your energy since you will surely be walking around the park for too long.
How to Buy Cebu Ocean Park Tickets
You can get your ticket at the park entrance. Last sale of tickets is at 5:00 pm. Get your Cebu Ocean Park Ticket in advance!
3. Anjo World Theme Park (Minglanilla)
Showcasing 12 world-class rides and an ice-themed attraction, Anjo World Theme Park is one of the best adventure parks in Cebu for families. Its 1.5-hectare area is divided into four zones: Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
Anjo World is open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm on weekends, 12:00 noon to 8:00 pm from Wednesday to Friday, and close every Monday and Tuesday.
Anjo World Rides
Some must-try rides at Anjo World Theme Park that will test your adrenaline include Viking, Boomerang, Bumper Boats, Tower Drop, Space Shuttle, and the giant Ferris Wheel. There are also several arcade games, so it’s really one of the best things to do in Cebu with kids.
Snow World
Anjo World also has an ice-themed park called Snow World. It’s a three-story attraction popular among locals to experience what winter feels like. Snow World features attractions like ice sculptures, ice slides, and snow.
How to Get to Anjo World from Cebu City
To get to Anjo World Theme Park, take MyBus at the MyBus Terminal near SM City Cebu. Fare is 70 PHP (~1.5 USD).
If you are looking for a private vehicle to Anjo World for your family or friends, check out this Private Transfer Between Anjo World and Cebu City/Mactan!
How to Buy Anjo World Tickets
The line at the park can get really long. Skip the line and get your Anjo World and Snow World Ticket in advance!
4. Museums of Emotions (Cebu City)
If you are looking for an indoor experience for your kids to enjoy and learn, the Museum of Emotions is the perfect place. The Museum of Emotions is a 2,500-square-meter interactive museum that lets you understand the different stages of human emotions through its flamboyant art displays. The goal of the museum is to educate guests that everyone’s emotions matter.
The Museum of Emotions is open Monday to Sunday from 12:00 noon to 9:00 pm. The last call to enter is at 7:00 pm.
Art Installations
Over 30 colorful art displays are here for you to enjoy, including a ball pit, a dart section, an emojiland, and slides. But they are not just simple eye candy as they come with different activities to exercise your various emotions.
Instagram-worthy Spots
The Museum of Emotions has eight cool spots you can take photos at. They are not just there for the gram, though, as these spots are designed to clarify what a particular emotion is so everyone’s feelings are understood.
How to Get to Museum of Emotions
The Museum of Emotions is located at Level 4, Ayala Center Cebu City. To get there via public transportation, take a jeepney with routes 62B, 20A, and 03Q or any bus or beep going to Ayala Center Cebu.
How to Buy Museum of Emotions Tickets
This indoor amusement park in Cebu caters to a certain number of guests inside the museum at a time. Get your Museum of Emotions Ticket in advance!
5. JPark Island Resort and Waterpark (Mactan)
JPark is one of the most popular waterparks in Cebu and probably the biggest one. If you are looking for the best things to do in Cebu with kids, JPark should be high on your list.
JPark Facilities
JPark has various facilities you and your kids can use, including the Tube Slide (the longest), Space Bowl (spiral bowl slide), Amazon River, and Wave Pool. the resort also has direct access to the beach as well as other family-friendly facilities like giant chess, a game room, and water bikes.
How to Get to JPark Island Resort and Waterpark
If you are coming from Cebu City or Mactan Airport, it’s best to take a taxi to JPark. Taxi drivers know it. If you are coming from IT Park, take a modern jeepney going to Marigondon and let the driver/conductor know that you are getting off at JPark.
If you are looking for a chartered vehicle for your family or friends, check out this Private Van and Coaster around Mactan!
How to Book JPark Island Resort and Waterpark
To book JPark, you can contact them directly at (032) 494 5555. You can also book JPark Island Resort and Waterpark via Booking.com!
Which Adventure Parks in Cebu Are You Visiting?
That’s a wrap for the 5 Best Adventure Parks in Cebu! Which amusement park do you want to visit soon?
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