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4 days ago
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Embark on a Summer of Adventure Where Guests Learn, Explore and Discover at SeaWorld® Yas Island, Abu Dhabi
This summer, SeaWorld® Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the World's Largest Indoor Marine Life Theme Park, invites guests to fuel their passion for exploration, discovery, and learning through a myriad of interactive experiences, educational presentations, thrilling rides, and unforgettable animal encounters! Whether diving deep into one of the world's largest multi-species aquariums or staying above the surface with a serene kayak ride at Tropical Ocean, guests are free to chart their own unique the Marine Life Theme Park's opening in 2023, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi has continuously innovated, offering novel and groundbreaking experiences that blend entertainment with marine life education, setting new standards in edutainment for marine life theme parks.'At SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, we strive to ignite a passion for the ocean in every guest,' says Carlos Rodriguez, Deputy General Manager at SeaWorld Abu Dhabi. 'Whether its the first-time or returning, our goal is to offer all our guests a memorable experience with new adventures and lifetime memories to be shared. In a capital surrounded by water, it is crucial that we educate our community about the marine environment that envelops us, and how we can both protect and thrive alongside it. We believe that by providing immersive and educational experiences, we can inspire a deeper understanding of our local marine environment, our broader one ocean, and the importance of its conservation.'This summer, guests can delve deeper than ever before with the introduction of the revolutionary 'SeaSub,' the world's first submersible crafted specifically for an aquarium, unlocking breathtaking underwater perspectives. This joins a diverse portfolio of SeaWorld Encounters, now totaling 11 distinct opportunities for guests to get closer to marine into Discovery with New EncountersIn addition to the unforgettable 'SeaSub,' guests can enjoy unique up-close moments with Malquot, a gentle rescued dugong, and learn more about one of Abu Dhabi's native species and the surrounding sea turtles. Over in Tropical Ocean, 'Kayak on Tropical Lagoon,' allows guests to paddle through the dolphin habitat, soak up the tropical sunshine, and even catch a playful splash from the dolphins. These are just two of the Marine Life Theme Park's six additional animal encounters, which also include memorable moments with walruses, penguins, sea otters, dolphins and sea Underwater WorldsGuests can make their way to Explorer HQ and experience four thrilling underwater experiences in the region's largest aquarium, hosted by SeaWorld Abu Dhabi's expert team of marine and diving specialists, including the 'SeaSub.' For first timers, 'Discover Scuba Diving' allows guests to try scuba diving without a certificate and learn the basics of scuba diving. Certified divers can take it a step further with 'SeaDive,' getting into their wetsuits and diving freely into the vastness of the Endless Ocean aquarium, surrounded by schools of fish, graceful rays, and other magnificent marine life. For a more accessible journey beneath the surface, 'SeaVenture' invites guests on an underwater walking tour, perfect for all abilities and fully POD-friendly, offering a unique glimpse of marine life beneath the ocean Incredible Marine LifeAcross the park's eight uniquely themed realms, guests can encounter incredible biodiversity. From the vibrant flamingos, tropical birds and playful dolphins, to sharks, rays, schooling fish and charismatic sea otters, each experience fosters a deeper appreciation for marine life. Through the inspiring 'One Ocean' story woven throughout the Marine Life Theme Park, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi highlights the vital interconnectedness of all life on Earth and the ocean, inspiring a commitment to the iconic One Ocean globe, guests can gain rare insight at the Animal Care Center into the expert and around-the-clock care provided to the animals in our care. Led by the park's dedicated, globally accredited veterinary and animal care team, the world-class care provided has earned SeaWorld Abu Dhabi the Global Humane certification, Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) accreditation and the most recent Alliance of Marine Mammals Parks & Aquariums (AMMPA) guests can observe as experts perform routine health checks and administer medical treatments, showcasing the exceptional standards and compassion that define SeaWorld Abu Dhabi's commitment to animal it's a visit driven by discovery, exploration, learning, or a combination of all three, SeaWorld Abu Dhabi promises an inspiring journey that starts from the shores of Abu Dhabi Ocean over to the One Ocean realm which opens gateways to seven other immersive realms within the Marine Life Theme Abu Dhabi's commitment extends beyond guest experiences through its 'Admission with a Mission' initiative. Every ticket purchased helps to support the vital conservation efforts of the Yas SeaWorld Research & Rescue Center, empowering guests to contribute to marine life preservation with every summer, choose a destination where adventure meets education. Choose SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, where every moment is an opportunity to Learn, Explore, and Discover the wonders of the ocean. For more information and to book your summer adventure, please visit
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
SG Kiztopia's space-themed bouncy castle wonderland lands in JB this June — early bird deals here!
Running out of ideas to keep the kids entertained on weekends or during the school holidays? Why not take a short trip across the Causeway to Johor Bahru for something truly out of this world? Kiztopia, Singapore's award-winning edutainment brand, is making its much-anticipated debut in town from 1 June to 6 Jul 2025 — and it's bringing a universe of fun along for the ride. Jumptopia: Space Warriors will transform the Paradigm Mall Convention Centre (PMCC) into an intergalactic inflatable wonderland. Spanning over 16K square feet, this cosmic adventure zone is designed to inspire young minds while offering families an unforgettable way to spend the time together. Admission is exclusively available on Klook, with tickets priced at RM40 for a 2-hour pass and RM60 for unlimited playtime. Families can save up to 34% with value bundles, while early birds can enjoy 15% off all ticket packages until 31 May. Most importantly, children under 3 can enter for free with an accompanying adult. This space-themed playground isn't just for little ones. Teens and even adults are welcome to bouncing, sliding, and laughing throughout the day. 7 massive inflatable castles (some reaching up to 6 metres tall) await, filled with towering slides, asteroid-laden obstacle courses, and imaginative challenges. In between galactic escapades, there are chill zones for families to take a break and recharge. Look forward to a vibrant lineup of attractions including Bell's Rocket, Honey's Cosmic Obstacle Run, Raby's Starbase Command, Drago's Meteor Strike, Honey's Zero-Gravity Training Base, Bell's Astro Blast, Tiger's Nebula Fortress, and Alien Bumper Battle Arena. So if you're looking to mix things up with a fun-filled family day trip, keep this stellar event on your radar. Head over to Kiztopia's website to grab your tickets early at a cheaper price. It's a cosmic experience bursting with colour, excitement, and memories that are sure to last light-years. 10 best video game stores in Singapore that are ahead of the game The post SG Kiztopia's space-themed bouncy castle wonderland lands in JB this June — early bird deals here! appeared first on
Telegraph
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
I put my children in an ‘extreme' German kids' club
Linn, another parent observing from the back of the 'edutainment workshop' at Schloss Elmau, leaned forward. 'Amazing how quietly they sit,' she whispered with a Scandinavian lilt. 'Such little kids. It's the atmosphere, isn't it? The room.' The room, smelling faintly of teak oil and featuring bookshelves up to the ceiling, reminded me strongly of higher education. Dappled sunlight filtered through the tall windows. At the front, cheery Ulrike Sauerhöfer began the introductory PowerPoint for the week-long Manga Workshop. Amid the 12 children aged between six and 10 were my own two: attentive Ada (eight) and Rafe (six), already sliding off his chair. Perched on a leather sofa worn by decades of fidgeting parents caught between love and onrushing spa appointments, I evaluated the impulse – surely sadistic – that had led me to book my children into a university seminar for their spring holidays. They had only themselves to blame, I reasoned. As they'd grown older, they'd become less compelled by the soft play/abstract expressionism/forest school themes of kids clubs gone by. Any good parent would have done as I had: bundled them off to a 'luxury spa and cultural hideaway' in the Bavarian Alps that offered IT and philosophy workshops for children (while mostly just talking up the infinity pools). 'For our clientele, it is normal life,' laughed Dietmar Mueller-Elmau, the hotel's tall, silver-haired owner, when I asked him whether Schloss Elmau's workshops for those aged six and up were at all 'extreme'. Normal life? If you're considering a career change at 40, maybe. But then again this is Germany – maybe this really is the norm? 'No, it is not normal,' Stephanie, clad in the same navy-blue insulated Moncler coat as her two children, assures me in a clipped German accent. 'The workshops are a higher level than anywhere we've been to.' A little light is shed after exploring the hotel's history. Schloss Elmau was founded in the early 20th century by Mueller-Elmaur's philosopher grandfather as a kind of spiritual wellness retreat in a secluded Alpine valley, with added dancing and dogma. Today, Mueller-Elmau has dropped the dogma and turbo-charged the music programme. Guests enjoy (or encourage their reluctant six-year-olds to enjoy) more than 200 concerts a year, often performed by Grammy-winning talent. While we're staying, superstar jazz trombonist Nils Landgren is in residence with a coterie of Swedish musical talent (Linn, it transpires, is the girlfriend of a Swedish pianist). In return for their room and board, Linn's boyfriend tickles the ivories of one of the hotel's seven Steinways. The stars dithering over the afternoon cake buffet aren't exclusively of the musical sphere though. England manager Thomas Tuchel is a Schloss Elmau regular, and a guest whose expertise Mueller-Elmau has tapped for the hotel's popular summer football programme. A visiting chess champion advised for the thrice annual Chess Academy, while PhD students from the Technical University of Munich teach the new Creative with AI Workshop (while also analysing, for their own research, how effectively the children bolster their cynicism against chatbots). Sauerhöfer, the published writer and illustrator teaching the Manga Workshop, is another Schloss Elmau regular, having taught there for two decades (she hit it off with Heidrun, Mueller-Elmau's wife, the architect of the workshops). However, despite Sauerhöfer's attentive, upbeat style, Rafe was now so close to the ground that he had almost automatically enrolled himself in the Zoom Photo Workshop one floor below. So, my energetic six-year-old preferred watching Pokemon to drawing it. But launching arrows into the scaly haunches of charging T-Rexes projected onto a basement wall, while being tutored by German champion archer Christian Kuffer, was right up his street (as it was for all four of us, actually). The next day, Rafe built on his experience when we walked with our bows to the outdoor targets (in winter, families can shoot by torchlight), the gentians like drops of ink in the grass. Beyond the Kids Club, teachings – both intentional and serendipitous – are available throughout this exclusive, sprawling property. In the Finnish sauna, family bonding was measured in beads of sweat, before testing our mettle in the crystal clear Ferchenbach stream; its gurgling an audible accompaniment to the nightly moon glow of the snowy Wetterstein peaks visible from our balcony. Indeed, with its spacious twin hotel buildings (unified by serene eastern-influenced interiors) and six luxurious spas, it's little wonder that Schloss Elmau has welcomed the dysfunctional clan of the G7 twice, in 2015 and 2022. As Mueller-Elmau observed dryly, 'There's enough space to get away from one another before you all have to meet up for dinner.' Returning to my room after an evening of jazz piano (Swedish) in the Al Camino bar, I passed the West Wing in the original Hideaway hotel, where Barack Obama has stayed. In a brightly lit gallery on the first floor, a family in silhouette tore breathlessly around a ping pong table, and I marvelled at the effortlessness of familial relationships under the right conditions. If you can't find those conditions here, you haven't fully studied the hotel's weekly colour-coded activity publication. As Mueller-Elmau put it during a tour of the hotel's numerous adult-only spaces, 'You rent a house in the south of France, what are you going to do? Go for a bike ride, eat, go for a swim, that's about it.' He spread his arms. 'Here, there is a sense of possibility. A place to let your kids roam free.' On our final morning, walking to pick up Ada who was adding the finishing touches to her manga portfolio, I understood my impulse to bring them here. On holiday, as parents, we want to alleviate the burden of being the imperfect teacher, but we can't accept any old stand-in. Parental love is extreme, obsessive, all-consuming – it's normal life. Inside the workshop room, a glut of parents in colourful spa robes hovered, wallowing in parental pride. Sauerhöfer was responding to a floppy-haired child in a too-large Cambridge University-emblazoned sports coat about what came first, Pointillism or Impressionism. Amid this, Rafe slipped in behind me, quietly picked up some paper, sat, and began to draw. Essentials Chris Allsop was a guest of easyJet, which flies from Bristol to Innsbruck from £27 one-way, and of Schloss Elmau, which offers double rooms from £239 (€280) per person per night on a B&B basis. This includes yoga, sports and activity programmes, access to the six family and adult spas, admission to cultural events, participation in the Edutainment Workshops, plus soccer camps and supervision in the kids and creative club. Europe's best kids' clubs for high achievers Penha Longa Resort, Portugal Future Rory McIlroys should descend on this resort near Lisbon, which delivers clinics and workshops across the resort's two courses, including the highly rated Atlantic Championship Course. Doubles from £242 per night, including breakfast Rixos Sungate, Turkey A well-rounded experience awaits at this resort in Antalya, where Lego robotics, ceramics, junior-chef sessions, a football academy, and more are on tap at Rixy Kids Club. Standard doubles with a mountain view from £271 per night, on an all-inclusive basis with free access to the Land of Legends Theme Park Nobu Hotel Marbella, Spain Enliven your teen's break here by booking up extracurricular gems such as sushi-making and DJ training. Doubles from £561 per night, including breakfast Sani Resort, Greece Young environmentalists will likely enjoy a multi-layered eco-focused offering that includes engaging with local NGOs. There's also tennis and football coaching, as well as the Bear Grylls Survival Academy. Doubles from £200 per night, on a half-board basis Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Italy A useful immersion for future Classics scholars, the kids club at this hotel even offers gladiator training, during which children aged seven and up get the chance to summon their inner Maximus (part of the hotel's Italy immersion package, which also includes pizza-making and hat-crafting).
