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Best for Kids in Johannesburg

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An early Twentieth Century house takes your children back in time, to watch (mostly) kids' Classic plays. You can also see every room decorated with old sets, costumes and pictures both photographic and impressionistic. The National Children's Theater is run by an award-winning executive director. About 120 patrons can occupy the theater on floor-mats or chairs, the latter if you're over a certain age. Casts are sent out, too, if a theater loving school can't afford its own journey. This is sheer entertainment, as well as educational theater. There are also interactive theater workshops if your kid hankers after being either a professional walk-on or a Star. Call ahead for hours.

Formerly known as Afga Theater on the Square, the Old Mutual Theatre on the Square hosts all kinds of entertainment, including musicals, plays, children's theater, concerts, and corporate events, to name a few. The licensed theater is a comfortable 200 seater, conveniently located in Nelson Mandela Square (formally Sandton Square), where numerous shops and restaurants can be found. You can also opt for a dinner/show package in which many of the restaurants on the square participate.

This is one of the most popular gardens in the province, situated west of Johannesburg, with a magnificent waterfall and resident Black Eagles. The gardens are well patronized by plant lovers, birders, the general public who come to enjoy the tea garden and those who patronize the Sunday Picnic Concerts. A ring road runs through the lush area and is an easy walk of about an hour. A telescope is set up to grant a glimpse of the eagles. The nursery sells a variety of indigenous plants, and children enjoy the vast lawn areas where people can enjoy a picnic or simply relax.

Lion & Safari Park in Broederstroom is the place where you can encounter lions, antelopes, wild dogs, hyenas and many more. The major feature of this park is that it serves as home to both herbivores and carnivores indigenous to Africa. The lions are enclosed in a high-security area while the greater park area is home to animals. Take a safari tour to interact with the rare white lions, spotted hyena, Cape wild dog, South African cheetah and black-backed jackal. Moreover, under careful supervision, you can capture photographs with lion cubs.

Incorporating interactive learning methods to promote science and technology education, Sci-Bono Discovery Centre is a popular destination in the city. The large number of exhibits aim at improving public awareness to technological advancements and inventions. The center constitutes state-of-the-art classrooms, an auditorium and well-equipped laboratories. Sci-Bono Discovery Centre also regularly features a range of entertaining parties and events.

Experience the forest from a whole new angle with Acrobranch, one of a number of outdoor adventure parks, which offers a number of exciting activities like canopy walks, bungee jumping and zip lines. Located in the James and Ethel Gray Park, this particular facility has one of Africa's longest zip lines which makes its way through the forested canopy of the park. Zip down the rope from tree to tree across their various zip lines or show off your climbing skills on their various obstacle courses which include everything from monkey bars to Tarzan swings. Separate obstacle courses are also available for kids and teenagers.

It is believed that our earliest ancestors lived in Africa over 200,000 years ago and as time passed, they migrated to the other continents like Asia, Europe, the Middle East and finally America. The Origins Centre is a world class facility which traces the evolution of man right through the ages. The exhibits will not fail to fascinate even the hardened believer. The center has five venues, which can be hired for private events and arrangements can also be made to include bands, dancers or other performing artists in a function. A visit to Johannesburg is not complete without a visit to the Origins Centre.

The Ski Deck is an indoor skiing and snowboarding facility which is especially known for its skiing lessons for beginners. Learn to snowboard and ski in a safe environment with a handrail which acts as support as you zip down the artificial slopes. A smaller slope allows kids to partake in the fun. Ski-themed kids parties and events are also organized.

Built around the No. 14 shaft of Crown Mines, this city is an authentic reproduction of Johannesburg at the beginning of the 1900s. There are fully furnished miner's houses with original furniture and fittings, including pressed ceilings. The museum exhibits include antique clothing and children's toys, which take the visitor back 100 years to the city that was. A train encircles the park and many shops offer interesting curios. You can also visit the original gold mine in a lift that goes down to 220 meters below the surface. An on site casino is open 24 hours daily.

Exciting puzzles and mazes are offered at the Honeydew Mazes in the calm and peaceful backdrop of the countryside. A large number of inventive mazes, intended to thrill adults and children alike, are featured at this entertaining destination. Designed by Adrian Fisher, the mazes are highly innovative, and the constantly changing themes provide ample entertainment. Children's parties and corporate events are often successfully held at Honeydew. The Moonlight Maze, exploring the mazes during night, is another entertaining option for the whole family.

Featuring park-like surrounds, the Johannesburg Zoo offers a glimpse at over 3,000 animal species. Night-time tours are also offered, giving a fascinating show of the nocturnal behavior of many residents. ‘Behind-the-scenes' tours offer a chance to witness first-hand, the goings-on in a typical zoo such as the feeding and cleaning routines the public seldom see. Children's' birthday parties are hosted (book in advance) and a restaurant/tea garden is open during all normal visiting hours. An approximate time of four hours is required in order to view all the exhibits.

Let the little ones run free at this fantastic playground and activity center located in Rosebank. Children frolic in the outdoor play area with a host of games or can create masterpieces of their own at The Artists Corner. There's a dress up area where the kids can put on interesting costumes and bring their imagination to life. The center also has a gift shop offering toys as well as costumes. A selection of cakes and light bites keeps the children as well as the parents on their toes. Facilities for hosting kids parties are available. Check website for more.

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