One of Asia Pacific's largest
and most impressive bird parks, Jurong BirdPark offers visitors
an experience that is entertaining as well as educational.
Its landscaped environment is home to over 8,000 birds from
600 species, displayed in huge enclosures. The bird shows
at the Pools Amphitheatre featuring flamingoes, macaws, hornbills
and cockatoos are both spectacular and funny, and recommended
particularly for children. To watch magnificent birds of prey
in action, catch the 'Fuji World of Hawks' show!
The Penguin Parade enclosure, in a re-created Antarctic setting,
houses more than 200 penguins of five species. Within the
Penguin Parade enclosure, there are some 50 other sea-birds
such as the inca terns and puffins. Another highlight is the
colourful Hornbills and Toucans exhibit, the world's largest
collection of Southeast Asian Hornbills.
The Southeast Asian Birds Aviary houses in its 24 individual
aviaries and a main walk-in aviary, more than 100 species
of birds from the equatorial jungles of Southeast Asia.
The birds' natural equatorial habitat is re-created within
this exhibit, including simulated tropical thunderstorms
everyday at noon. Another walk-in aviary not to be missed
is the Waterfall Aviary, home to more than 1,500 free-flying
African birds.
The latest offering from Jurong BirdPark is an all-new
breakfast programme complete with a star-studded bird cast.
Known as "Pelicans, Parrots and Prata", the programme
takes place at the Songbird Terrace overlooking the Flamingo
Lake, with breakfast available from 8 am to 10.30 am and
the show beginning at 9.30 am. The breakfast buffet is priced
at SGD 13.50+++ (adult) and SGD 9.50+++ (child). Prices
quoted do not include admission to the Park. For reservations,
call (65) 6264 2055. For a sumptuous lunch, try the international
buffet or a la carte at The Lodge on Flamingo Lake - a theme
dining restaurant overlooking a flamingo-filled lake.
The BirdPark added yet another feather to its cap with
the addition of The Riverine - a simulated natural freshwater
river habitat featuring over 20 species of ducks, fishes
and turtles.
The best way to start a tour of the BirdPark is to board
the modern, air-conditioned panorail system. Its route covers
the entire Park, providing excellent elevated views of the
various exhibits. A walking tour is then suggested, using
the Park's footpaths and map.
Winner of the Tourism Awards 1999 & 2000 - Tourism
Host of the Year.
Open: 8 am - 6 pm (daily)
