Indoor Playground near Oakleigh

• A short hop from Oakleigh

  Close enough for an after-kinder play session or a rainy Saturday morning.

• Play zones for every age

  Bubble Bay ball pit, Sky Climbers, big slides and a toddler-only soft play area.

• Private venue hire

  Hire the whole centre for 100 guests from $949 on weekdays and $1,049 on weekends.

The closest big indoor playground to Oakleigh

From Oakleigh and Oakleigh East it is about ten minutes down Warrigal Road or Clayton Road to Happy Hippos on the Princes Highway. Families from Huntingdale, Hughesdale and Mount Waverley use us as their rainy-day spot because it is quick to reach, has free parking and keeps children busy for hours.

Inside you will find a multi-level play frame with big slides, the Bubble Bay ball pit, Sky Climbers climbing zone and a separate toddler soft play area, plus a cafe where parents can sit and watch.

Prices and hours

Weekday entry is $9.99 for children 1–2 years and $11.99 for children 2–14 years. On weekends and public holidays it is $11.49 and $13.49, with a mothers group rate of $8.99. Crawlers 12 months and under play free, adults are always free, and grip socks are compulsory at $5.50 a pair.

We are open 7 days: Monday to Friday 9am–5pm, Saturday and Sunday 9am–4:30pm, and public holidays 10am–3pm (please check availability).

Why Oakleigh families make the trip

Eaton Mall has great coffee but not much for restless kids when it is cold or wet. Happy Hippos gives you both: a proper barista coffee and room for children to run, climb and slide. Entry covers the full day, so you can combine a visit with errands in Oakleigh or Chadstone.

Birthday parties for Oakleigh kids

Our most popular party rooms — Princess, Dinosaur and Under Water — are $279 for eight children and include full-day play, a 1.5-hour private room, a dedicated host, three kids menu food items, fries, chips, cordial and water, and complimentary small coffees for the birthday child's parents. Premium Disco and Baking rooms are $369 with two hosts. Extra children are $27.90 each including food and entry, and there is no limit on adults.

Planning your visit

Weekday mornings are the quietest; school holidays and wet weekends are busiest after 10am. Bring grip socks or buy a pair at reception, and remember that every child must be supervised by an adult. See our playground rules before you come.

Plan your visit