Kids City at Kankaria Lake Ahmedabad is a 4,240 sq. metre edutainment centre with 18 activity zones where children aged 5–14 role-play real-world professions under supervised guidance. Located at Gate 7 near Picnic House, Kids City divides its zones into 13 Earn activities (professional role-play) and 5 Spend activities (civic engagement), creating a simulated economy where children earn credits by performing tasks and spend them on cultural experiences. Entry costs ₹100 per child and includes 3 Earn + 2 Spend activities. The centre operates from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, closed every Monday.
What Is Kids City at Kankaria Lake
Kids City is an edutainment centre — a facility that combines education with entertainment through immersive professional role-play. Children enter a miniature city and rotate through activity zones that simulate careers in medicine, law enforcement, emergency services, media, science and civic administration.
The operating model separates Kids City from standard children's play areas at Kankaria. Designated supervisors guide each child through every activity, explaining the profession, demonstrating the task and facilitating hands-on participation. Parents observe from outside the activity zones, which allows each child to engage independently and build confidence in unfamiliar environments.
Each activity zone runs for 15–20 minutes per session. The underlying economic simulation teaches children financial literacy through a dual-category system: Earn activities reward professional effort with simulated credits, and Spend activities require children to use those credits.
Earn Category — 13 Professional Role-Play Zones
The Earn category comprises 13 activity zones where children perform professional tasks and receive simulated credits. A base ticket covers 3 Earn activities of the child's choosing.
Fire Station & 108 Emergency Service
The Fire Station is the most popular Earn activity. Children dress in miniature firefighter uniforms, board a child-sized fire engine and ride to a designated area where they spray water from hoses at simulated fire targets. 108 Emergency Service simulates ambulance dispatch — children learn how the 108 emergency helpline operates in Gujarat and practise basic triage language.
Police Station, Court Room & Jail
Three interconnected zones simulate the justice system from investigation through trial to sentencing. At the Police Station, children role-play as police inspectors — they file mock reports, conduct simulated investigations and process suspects. The Court Room places children in the roles of judge, lawyer and witness. The Jail connects physically to both. This 3-zone cluster takes approximately 20 minutes end-to-end.
Medical Hospital & Dental Hospital
Kids City operates two separate hospital zones. At the Medical Hospital, children wear doctor coats, use toy stethoscopes, thermometers and blood-pressure cuffs and diagnose simulated patients. The Dental Hospital focuses on oral health — children learn dental hygiene procedures and use child-safe dental tools.
Radio Station, Print Media & Kids Telecom
The media and communications cluster covers three information industries. At the Radio Station, children sit in a mock broadcasting studio and perform as radio jockeys. The Print Media zone simulates a newsroom. Kids Telecom teaches telecommunications operations.
Science Center, Ice Cream Factory, NCC Camp & IT Center
The Science Center offers hands-on physics, chemistry and biology activities. The Ice Cream Factory walks children through simulated ice cream production from ingredient mixing through freezing to packaging. NCC Camp introduces discipline, teamwork and physical coordination through marching drills. The IT Center provides basic computer operations and digital literacy.
Spend Category — 5 Civic Engagement Zones
The Spend category comprises 5 zones where children use credits earned from professional activities. These zones focus on civic responsibility, cultural awareness and economic literacy.
Kids Bank, Heritage Gallery, Theater, BRTS & City Governance
At the Kids Bank, children deposit earned credits, make withdrawals and process basic financial transactions. The Heritage Gallery curates displays from Ahmedabad's cultural history. The Theater hosts live performances and participatory drama sessions. BRTS (Bus Rapid Transit System) replicates Ahmedabad's Janmarg BRTS — children learn about public transport operations. The City Governance zone simulates municipal administration, including a feature where children can virtually interview the Chief Minister of Gujarat through an interactive digital setup.
The Spend zones complete the economic cycle: children work in Earn zones, accumulate credits and decide where to allocate them — mirroring how adults earn income and allocate it across services, culture and civic participation.
Entry Fee, Ticket Structure & What Is Included
Kankaria Lake general entry is a prerequisite. Adults pay ₹25, children 3–12 pay ₹10, seniors and children under 3 enter free.
Kids City tickets are purchased at Gate 7:
- Child (age 3–12): ₹100 — includes 3 Earn activities + 2 Spend activities
- Adult (age 12+): ₹50 — supervisory access and observation
- Additional activity pack: ₹100 — adds another 3 Earn + 2 Spend activities
A child who wants all 18 zones requires 3 activity packs (₹300 total in Kids City tickets) plus the ₹10 Kankaria entry, totalling ₹310 per child.
Timings, Best Time to Visit & How to Reach
- Opening: 10:00 AM
- Closing: 10:00 PM
- Closed: Every Monday
- Visit duration: Minimum 2 hours (base ticket), maximum 4 hours (full 18-zone experience)
Best time to visit: Weekday mornings between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM offer the shortest queues at popular zones like the Fire Station and Police Station. Weekend afternoons see peak attendance, and wait times for the Fire Station can extend to 20–30 minutes during holidays.
How to reach
- By auto-rickshaw: Maninagar Railway Station is 2 km from Kankaria Lake. Auto-rickshaws cost ₹30–40 to Gate 7.
- By AMTS bus: Alight at Kankaria Circle stop, then walk to Gate 7 (5 minutes).
- By private vehicle: Paid parking near Gate 5 and Gate 6. Gate 7 is a 5-minute walk from the main parking.
For families from outside Ahmedabad, Kids City pairs naturally with the Toy Train that circles the 2.3 km lakefront.
Other Kankaria Attractions for Families
- Bal Vatika — 28 activities including Snow Park (₹450), Flying Theatre (₹200), Wax Museum (₹130). Serves younger children (3–8).
- Kankaria Zoo — 21 acres with 450+ animals including Asiatic lions, Bengal tigers and Indian gharials.
- Amusement Park — Amrapali Funland (₹500 all-inclusive) and Adventure World (free entry, 22 pay-per-ride).
- Butterfly Park — ~50 species in a biodome-style enclosure with lifecycle signage.
- Naginawadi Island — central island with musical fountain.
- Aquarium — freshwater and ornamental species in two-storey gallery.
- Game Zone — arcade games, VR experiences and skill-based attractions.
- Toy Train — Atal Express circles the lakefront in 25 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kids City at Kankaria Lake?
Kids City is a 4,240 sq. metre edutainment centre inside Kankaria Lake premises at Gate 7. It features 18 activity zones where children aged 5–14 role-play real-world professions including firefighter, doctor, police inspector, radio jockey and judge under supervised guidance.
What is the entry fee for Kids City Kankaria?
₹100 per child (age 3–12) and ₹50 per adult (age 12+). The base ticket includes 3 Earn activities and 2 Spend activities. An additional ₹100 adds another 3 Earn + 2 Spend set. Kankaria Lake general entry (₹25 adults, ₹10 children) is required separately.
What age group is Kids City designed for?
Children aged 5 to 14 benefit most from the activity zones. Children under 5 may find the role-play too complex. The Fire Station, Police Station and Court Room are most engaging for children aged 7–12.
How long does a Kids City visit take?
Minimum 2 hours for the base ticket (3 Earn + 2 Spend activities at 15–20 minutes each). A full 18-zone experience takes 3–4 hours.
Are parents allowed inside Kids City activity zones?
Parents observe from outside the activity zones while designated supervisors guide each child through every activity. This supervision model encourages children to engage independently and build confidence.
What are the timings for Kids City Kankaria?
10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Tuesday through Sunday. Kids City remains closed every Monday along with all other Kankaria Lake attractions. The last activity session starts at approximately 9:15 PM.
What is the difference between Earn and Spend activities?
Earn activities are 13 professional role-play zones (Fire Station, Medical Hospital, Radio Station, etc.) where children perform tasks and receive simulated credits. Spend activities are 5 civic engagement zones (Kids Bank, Heritage Gallery, Theater, BRTS, City Governance) where children use those earned credits.