KidZania Manila Becomes the 20th Global Metropolis of our Nation!
Manila, PHILIPPINES. KidZania Journal. July 29, 2015 (English). –Last night, KidZania founded its 20th location, KidZania Manila, which will serve as a dedicated play and learning space for Filipino children, as well as an attraction for families throughout Asia. KidZania is one of the world’s fastest growing educational entertainment brands with 20 locations in 17 countries. Since opening its first location in 1999, KidZania has welcomed over 42 million visitors, where children learn the inner workings of a kid-sized city and play in real-world establishments like a police station, hospital or bake shop. KidZania Manila joins today other KidZania facilities in Asian countries such as Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and South Korea.
KidZania Manila is located in the National Capital Region of the Philippines, known as the most densely populated city in the world with more than 12 million residents and considered a cultural hub of Asia. Celebrating a rich legacy, KidZania Manila showcases Filipino cultural and design elements throughout the city, like the KidZania Manila Theater that is inspired by the Nelly Gardens in Ililo.
At KidZania Manila, children aged 4–14 can discover, explore, and learn about the inner workings of the city by running the city — choosing from more than 80 different careers in nearly 60 different establishments (hospital, police station, jewelry shop, magazine publisher, radio station, construction site and more). Preserving KidZania’s commitment to help children realize their true potential, KidZania Manila is designed to inspire children to learn about the world around them and be ready for a successful, positive, and healthy future.
“As the capital and cultural hub of the Philippines, Manila is the perfect location for our newest KidZania metropolis,” said Xavier López Ancona, president of KidZania. “With the opening of KidZania Manila, we bring to the Philippines a unique experience for children to learn how to be their very best selves and to create a better world.”
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KidZania Manila is an 8,000 square meter city located at Ayala’s newest mall Park Triangle, in Bonifacio Global City. KidZania Manila offers a variety of establishments including an acting academy, a marine biology research lab, a clean energy center, a department store, a kindergarten, a pharmacy, and so much more. Additionally, KidZania Manila will be home to several establishments that address the needs and experiences of Filipino children focusing on sustainability and conservation, such as a Farm House Store and an Urban Garden.
“At KidZania Manila, our aim is to create one of the most memorable and enriching experiences focused on the unique needs of Filipino children,” said Maricel Pangilinan-Arenas, Governor of KidZania Philippines and CEO of Play Innovations Inc., the franchise operator of KidZania Manila. “Role-play can inspire kids to change the world around them, and what better way to do so than in a fun learning environment like KidZania.”
KidZania Manila features the following premier global and local brands to help authenticate each and every experience: ABS-CBN, Cebu Pacific, Chuckie (Nestlé), Coca-Cola, The Department of Tourism, Green Cross, Goldilocks, Holiday Inn, Honda, Johnson & Johnson, LBV Express, Magnolia, Metro Magazine, Natural Bookstore, Pascual Laboratories, Pet Express, Pioneer Insurance, Sky Cable Corporation, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Star Music, Via Mare, and Yellow Cab Pizza Co.
This morning, KidZania Manila held a Media Day, in which over 50 representatives of local and international media walked through the streets and plazas of this fascinating mini-city. Attending the conference were Maricel Pangilinan-Arenas –Governor of KidZania Philippines and CEO of Play Innovations Inc.– and Xavier López Ancona –Founder and President of KidZania.
KidZania Manila will start receiving their first visitors when they officially open to the public on August 7, 2015.
Learn more about KidZania Manila at:
- Webpage and ticket bookings: manila.kidzania.com
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/KidZaniaManila
- Twitter: @KidZaniaManila
- Instagram: @KidZaniaManila
About KidZania
KidZania, Inc., headquartered in Mexico, is privately held. This award-winning concept is recognized globally for its unique blend of entertainment and education for children. Launched in 1999, there are currently 20 KidZania locations in 17 different countries, with another 6 locations under development, including Moscow, Singapore, Busan, New Delhi, Doha and Johannesburg. For more information about KidZania, visit KidZania.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/KidZaniaOfficial, or on Twitter, @KidZania.
