Children get to experience responding to disasters while learning basic survival skills at KidZania Manila’s newest attraction—the Disaster Preparedness Training Center—an all-in simulation facility where they will discover different types of natural dangers and the threats these pose to citizens in a community. 
The latest establishment adds another thrilling role play activity at KidZania Manila, which is celebrating its third year in the country this month. It teaches young disaster response trainees, aged seven to 17 years old, how to plan, prepare for, survive and recover from natural disasters.
Aside from the training, the young trainees also undergo a lifelike disaster scenario which will challenge them to:

• Assess the emergency situation and secure the area.
• Find survivors and help carry them to safety.
• Locate exits and escape safely.

 
The new KidZania Manila establishment aims to promote disaster preparedness and resiliency among children, while seeking to develop their collaboration, communication, and critical thinking, when disaster strikes.
Opened in August 2015, KidZania Manila is the 20th metropolis in the KidZania Nation around the globe. The educational family entertainment facility is a replica of a real city scaled down to kids’ size—with its own history, culture, language, and currency. It welcomed its millionth visitor in March this year and continues to provide children with over 100 engaging role play activities that teach valuable skills in a safe environment.
Join the third anniversary celebration of KidZania Manila until August 31 and let the kids take on the disaster response challenge. Get 30% off on tickets on weekends and holidays of August via walk-in or online purchase at ktx.abs-cbn.com. Weekday visitors may also avail 33% off on tickets via dealgrocer.com.
KidZania Manila is located at Park Triangle, Bonifacio Global City. For more details, visit manila.kidzania.com or follow the play city’s social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram) @kidzaniamanila.
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PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING PHOTO CAPTIONS:

1. Taguig Bureau of Fire Protection SINSP. Jessie James Samaniego, KidZania Manila Mayor EO Masilungan, BFP HQ Chief Inspector Glezie Dauz, DOST Undersecretary for Risk Reduction and Climate Change Dr. Renato Solidum, and KidZania Manila COO Tourino Dilaga at the opening of KidZania Manila’s Disaster Preparedness Training Center.
2. KidZania Manila Mayor EO Masilungan officially opens the new Disaster Preparedness Training Center with special guest DOST Usec. Renato Solidum.
3. Disaster response trainees Lukas Magallano, Noa Tominio, Lady Pipay Navarro, and Wes Santos.
4. Team Yey kids Lukas Magallano and Lady Pipay Navarro with KidZania Manila's EO Masilungan and Tourino Dilaga.
5. Wes Santos, Noa Tominio, and Team Yey kids Lady Pipay Navarro and Lukas Magallano try out the new Disaster Preparedness Training Center.
6. The KZ Vlog Squad at the launch of KidZania Manila's new establishment, the Disaster Preparedness Training Center.