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#TeamOAP has come up with a quick guide for activities and fun things to do inside KidZania before it opens.
1. About KidZania
KidZania Manila is an education- and entertainment-themed city for cool kids aged 4-14, where you can role-play your dream profession, learn how to earn money, and assert your independence.
You might get overwhelmed inside with 55 activity centers to choose from. With just a minimum of 4-hours inside KidZania, you will only have enough time to do 8-9 jobs.
A friendly message from the Governor of KidZania.
Are you guys ready? Here’s our quick kid’s guide to KidZania Manila…
KIDZANIA MANILA
Park Triangle, North 11th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Email: info@kidzania.com.ph
Instagram: @KidzaniaManila
Twitter: @KidzaniaManila
Facebook: Kidzania Manila
Website: manila.kidzania.com
Operating Hours:
Mondays to Thursdays: 9am to 4pm (1 shift)
Fridays to Sundays (and National Holidays): 9am to 2pm and 3pm to 8pm
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2. Where is KidZania?
KidZania Manila is located at Park Triangle, North 11th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
You enter KidZania via the International Airport.
3. How do I get in KidZania?
You’ll get an RFID bracelet along with 50 kidZos to spend inside KidZania.
KidZos (the currency in Kidzania) is for spending on different products and services inside the play city.
Tip: It’s safe to leave your Kids inside KidZania, your child can’t go out of the premises without the RFID bracelet of the guardian.
Tip: There is no easy way for getting more kidZos. You can’t buy them with pesos, you can only get more by earning them through a job.
4. What job should I take?
You are free to be whoever you want to be!
But if you’re a little lost, head on over to the employment center, where they can help you find a job that suits you.
One kid said he wanted to be “youtube celebrity”, so the employment center helped him find jobs that matches his needs…
or if you don’t know what you want yet, you can take a short quiz for 10 kidzos to see which jobs suits your personality!
Tip: Parents are encouraged to let the kids choose the jobs on their own, to encourage them to make their own choices.
5. How do I go around Kidzania easier?
Although you will receive a paper map when you enter Kidzania, wouldn’t it be more fun if it were more techie?
For 10 kidZos you can rent a phone equipped with:
- A kidZania app with a digital Map of the whole place
- You can use the phone to call each other.
- Find existing jobs inside KidZania.
6. Where do I keep all my KidZos?
Open an account in KidZania Bank sponsored by BPI and learn the value of saving. Plus you’ll get an ATM card where you can withdraw the kidZos you earn when you need it. 🙂
Tip: You need at least 20 Kidzos to open an account, which you can withdraw anytime. 🙂
7. Kidzanian Language and Signs
Everyone greets you with “Kai” which is the KidZanian friendly greeting for “hello”. Learn to say “Kai” to the people you meet in the city.
Here are local expressions you need to learn:
• Zaz! – An expression of surprise; interchangeable with the expression “wow!”
• Zanks! or Zank-U! – “Thank you!”
• Z-U – A KidZania greeting; Used instead of local language’s version of “good-bye” or “see you later.”
Kidzania has fun characters each representing different kids rights:
- Chika – a 10-year old girl who represents the Right to “Share”
- Beebop – Urbano’s best friend, a 10-year old boy who represents the Right to “Create”
- Urbano – a 9-year old boy that represents the Right to “Know”
- Víta – a 7-year old girl that represents the Right to “Care”
- Bache – a dog that represents the KidZania Right to “Play”
Make sure to take note of the symbols:
-Z: means you have to pay kidZos to do the activities.
+Z: means you earn more kidZos for finishing the job.
8. What activities can you find in Kidzania?
KidZania is divided into three sectors: the Airport Access Area, City Center, and the Industrial or Suburbs.
To see all activities click here.
Automotive
- Pit Crew Training Center
- Driving Streets
- Gas Station
- Car Design and Dealership
Learn how to drive and get a drivers license. (-Z pay KidZos)
Culture
- Museum
- Traditional Jewelry Workshop
- Arts & Craft Workshop
- Tattoo Studio
If you have enough money, reward yourself with a souvenir at the tiange, might it be a bracelet you’ve made or an awesome tattoo. They cost 10 kidZos each. (-Z pay Kidzos)
Education
- Acting Academy
- Aviation Academy
- Cooking School
- Driving School
- Music Studio
- Natural Disaster training center
Located on the mezzanine you can learn to be a pilot or a cabin crew. (-Z Pay KidZos)
They can only accommodate 6 pilots at a time, so make sure to line up for this as early as possible.
This is Cool!
Star Music Studio (-Z: Pay KidZos), Learn how to sing or play with the instruments and get a free cd of your recording!
Star Magic Acting Academy (+Z: Earn KidZos), You can star in the theater or perform as a mime during the parade.
For this month’s show, the kids from the acting academy will be performing The Little Mermaid. Complete with set design, props and lighting. Parents are encouraged to be the audience and watch the kids on stage. Be sure to check the fixed schedule of the shows.
Entertainment
- City Tour Bus
- Theater
Show the visitors around the city by learning to be a tour guide. (+Z earn KidZos)
Environment
- Marine Research Lab
- Urban Garden
Urban Garden (+Z: Earn KidZos), Examine and care for trees in the garden and around the city.
Financial Service
- Bank
Health
- Dentist
- Hospital- Baby Care Center
- Hospital- Operating Room
- Hospital- Emergency Room
- Pharmacy
Be a Surgeon and perform a liver transplant on a patient, or be an emergency medic and ride an ambulance around town! (+Z earn KidZos)
Or go to the baby center and take care of the little baby doll. (+Z earn KidZos)
Industrial
- Bakeshop
- Ice cream Factory
- Bottling Plant
- R & D Center
- Cookie Factory
- Product Lab
- Snack Factory
Learn how your favorite snacks are created, and get to eat them after. (-Z pay KidZos)
Design your own mamon with icing. (-Z pay KidZos)
Media
- Home Shopping Studio
- TV Studio
- Newspaper
- Magazine Publishing Company
- Radio Station
In the ABS-CBN TV Studio Kids can be the tv host, reporter, director or cameraman on the set of TV Patrol and It’s Showtime. (+Z earn KidZos)
The whole studio uses real studio equipment. and the best part is you can get a cd of your recording for free.
Tip: Parents can be the audience and watch from the benches.
Kids learn how to write a newspaper article or magazine. (+Z earn KidZos)
Public Services
- Fire Station
- Police Station
- Courthouse
- Tax Office
The most exciting activity is being a fireman.
Kids in the Fire Department learn how to put out and detect a fire. The fun part is your get to ride an ambulance and stop a simulated building from burning. (+Z earn KidZos)
If you love solving mysteries, be part of the police or CSI crime department. (+Z earn KidZos)
Private Services
- Clean energy center
- Window Washing
- Laundromat
- Vet Clinic
- Hotel
- Beauty Salon
- Courier Service
- Employment Office
- Mobile Phone Shop
- Farmhouse Store
- Creative Hub
Learn how to cure sick pets and be a veterinarian. (+Z earn Kidzos)
For girls, you can check out the salon and learn from the beauty experts. (+Z KidZos)
Residential
- Construction Site
- House Painting
- RightZKeepers’ House
- Kindergarten
For those who love building things, you can join the construction team and finish building the wall. (+Z earn KidZos)
Restaurants
- Burger Shop
- Pizza Shop
Build your own burger at McDonald’s or pizza at Yellow Cab. (-Z pay KidZos)
Retail
- Fashion Boutique
- Supermarket
- Bookstore
Sports
- Fitness Lab
- Stadium
- Climbing Building
If your the adventurous type, try climbing up and service different establishments with cable service connection. (-Z pay KidZos, +Z pay KidZos)
Or be an athlete at the Milo Stadium. (+Z earn KidZos, -Z pay KidZos)
8. Tips to earn more kidZos: College Degree
Get a degree at the university (-Z Pay KidZos) that fits the job you want to take to earn higher kidZo salary.
Kids can sign up for either of FOUR (4) MAJORS at the CEU University of KidZania Manila. These courses are:
- Humanities and the Arts
- Engineering and Architecture
- Health Sciences
- Business Administration
Kids earn their degrees in the University you either earn more or pay less for corresponding jobs related to your chosen field.
For Bachelor’s Degree, you earn more/pay less 2 kidZos, and for Masters they earn more/pay less 4 kidZos
Here is the breakdown of the courses and the establishments related to them:
Humanities and the Arts
- Acting Academy, Bookstore, City Clock, City Tour Bus, Fashion Boutique, Music Studio, Newspaper, Art & Design Academy, Magazine Publishing Company, Radio Station, TV Studio, University
Engineering and Architecture
- Bottling Plant, Car Design and Dealership, Marine Research Lab, Clean Energy Center, Construction Site, Cookie Factory, Ice Cream Factory, Product Lab, R&D Center, Snack Factory, TV Studio
Health Sciences
- Dentist, Fitness Lab, Hospital, Pharmacy, Vet Clinic
Business Administration
- Bank, Department Store, Hotel, Supermarket, Tax Office
9. Tips to earn more kidZos: KidZania Citizen PaZZport
If you plan to go back to KidZania again, getting a KidZanian paZZport is a plus. But for one time visitors it might not help you that much.
A KidZanian PaZZport can help you earn more KidZos when you do a job, give you better roles on certain activities and gets you discounts in the Department store and National Bookstore.
Each activity you finish earns you a stamp, the more stamps you collect the more kidZos and benefits you get.
The one time fee costs P250.
10. I’m hungry!
Don’t worry if you don’t have enough KidZos to buy a snack. There are establishments that accept Pesos all around town.
11. Where can my parents and baby brother/sister stay?
If you’re 8 years and above, you can go around KidZania without a parent or guardian. Your parents can stay in the Sky lounge where there is free wifi available. But we strongly suggest you bring your parent along to capture your fun moments inside the city.
For toddlers 0-3 years old there are free play areas on the Mezzanine floor.
12. Shop using your kidZos
Pay with KidZos at the department store and cash in National bookstore.
I’m eyeing on the costumes they are selling…
Z-U soon!
Exit Via the Immigration center and Don’t forget to keep your KidZos for your next visit.
KidZania is an awesome place where kids can find their passion in a playful game-like manner. It teaches them the value of improving skills, how to spend and save money, teamwork, and being part of a community.
We personally aren’t a fan of the activities having brands and sponsored companies. But according to KidZania, it gives kids a simulated experience of an actual city, plus they get advise from industry partners to make the jobs as realistic as possible.
I love KidZania, I kinda wish I was a kid again and maybe had the chance to be a doctor or a pilot. I heard they are planning to make an activity to help kids become entrepreneurs and not just part of the workforce.
I hope our guide helped you a lot! Z-U!
KIDZANIA MANILA
Park Triangle, North 11th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City
Email: info@kidzania.com.ph
Instagram: @KidzaniaManila
Twitter: @KidzaniaManila
Facebook: Kidzania Manila
Website: manila.kidzania.com
Take advantage of the 2-months opening rate. Best to go during weekdays and allot 4 hours minimum for the visit.
Ticket prices from August 7 to October 7, 2015:
Weekdays: Mondays-Thursdays
- Children (4-14 years old) – P750
- Toddlers (1-3 years old) – P420
- Babies/ Kids below two (2) feet in height – FREE
- Adults – P420.00
Weekends: Fridays – Sundays (and National Holidays)
- Children (4-14 years old) – P1,000
- Toddlers (1-3 years old) – P550
- Babies/ Kids below two (2) feet in height – FREE
- Adults – 550.00
Ticket prices from October 8, 2015 onwards:
Weekdays: Mondays-Thursdays
- Children (4-14 years old) – P900
- Toddlers (1-3 years old) – P500
- Babies/ Kids below two (2) feet in height – FREE
- Adults – P500.00
Weekends: Fridays – Sundays (and National Holidays)
- Children (4-14 years old) – P1,100
- Toddlers (1-3 years old) – P600
- Babies/ Kids below two (2) feet in height – FREE
- Adults – 600.00
For more tips about KidZania click the link below:
Live an Awesome Life,
Abi, Sean, and Boom
Our Awesome Planet Team
Disclosure: We are media guest during the KidZania Manila event. We wrote this article with our biases, opinions, and insights. Read Our Awesome Planet Complete Disclosure Policy here.
