Jurong Birdpark 
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Jurong Birdpark, (Chinese: 裕廊飞禽公园; Malay: Taman Burung Jurong), with over 9,000 birds belonging to more than 600 species, is one of the world's best in conservation and display of birds in natural settings. This beautifully landscaped 20-hectare (49-acre) park is fun to visit even if you're only mildly interested in our feathered friends. Jurong Birdpark's successes include the world's largest breeding colonies of Humboldt Penguins. Acknowledged as the leading bird park in the region and deeply committed to avian conservation, the award-winning Jurong Birdpark attracts well over a million visitors each year. Internationally, the park was the first in the world to breed the 12-wired Bird of Paradise.
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Park Attractions
A monorail (adult/child S$4/2) will transport you around all the fascinating highlights at the Jurong Birdpark. Highlights of the park include:
Pelican Cove
Stroll along the boardwalk and take your time watching these fascinating massive specimens. See them at the world's first underwater viewing gallery for pelicans, diving for fish at feeding time.
Penguin Parade
Penguin Parade simulates a slice of Antarctica, and recreates an Antarctic habitat for the more than 200 penguins from 5 species here. The five species on exhibit are the Humboldt Penguin, the Rockhopper, the Macaroni Penguin, the Fairy and the King Penguin. Watch the birds "fly" underwater.
Waterfall Aviary
The world's largest walk-in aviary with more than 1,500 free-flying birds from over 60 species. Pose with the tallest man-made waterfall (30 metres high) in the world.
Lory Loft
At 3,000 square metres and 9 storeys high, Lory Loft is the world's largest walk-in Lory flight aviary, with over 1,000 free-flying Lories. Offer them a special nectar mixture and the birds will flock to you.
Hop on board the air-conditioned Panorail to have a bird's eye view as it brings you to the Lory Loft and Waterfall Aviary.
Southeast Asian Birds Aviary
See the largest collection of Southeast Asian birds, numbering 260 species. Experience a simulated thunderstorm daily at noon in the large walk-in aviary.
Splash N Slide Station
Have a fun-filled time at the Wet & Dry Playground - Singapore's first.
Others
- A lake with countless beautiful Pink Flamingos.
- There's also the World of Darkness, in which day and night have been reversed to allow visitors a look at nocturnal birds doing something other than sleeping.
Bird Shows
As with the Singapore Zoo (which is run by the same management), there are bird shows at various times during the day:
All Star Bird show
- Venue: Pools Amphitheatre
- Daily: 11.00am & 3.00pm
This bird show boasts the widest variety of performing birds in a single act. Besides the antics of talented birds like mimicking cockatoos, this show is also your window to the natural behaviour of birds like pelicans, flamingos, hornbills and more.
Birds of Prey show
- Venue: Fuji Hawk Walk
- Daily: 10.00am & 4.00pm
Watch awesome eagles, hawks and falcons swoop in aerial loops and soar above the treetops. Gain an insight into the fascinating world of falconry as these birds are put through their actions in a simulated hunt.
Other Interesting Activities
Lunch with the Birds
- Daily: 11.00am to 4.00pm
Enjoy a sumptuous meal at the cafe with a beautiful view of the park's tropical setting.
Bird's Eye Tour
Don't miss this 45-minute tour in an electrical buggy. You'll be accompanied by your own personal guide. For bookings, please approach the park's friendly Guest Relations Officers. Tours are chargeable.
Photography with the Birds
- Time: 11.00am - 5.00pm daily
- Featuring: Macaws, Sun Conures, Eclectus & more!
Help ensure that wildlife won't just exist in our memories. Net proceeds from digital photography with birds will go to the BirdPark's Research & Conservation Programme.
Be a Falconer
- Time: 1.00pm daily (weather permitting)
- Duration: 30 mins
- Registration: at Information Counter (before 12.30pm)
A unique programme that takes you behind the scenes and handle trained Birds of Prey show. The programme is chargeable.
Visitors' Information
- Tel: (+65) 6265 0022
- Fax: (+65) 6261 1869
- Email: info@birdpark.com.sg
- Location: 2 Jurong Hill, Singapore 628925
- Opening Hours: 9.00am to 6.00pm
Admission Fees
- Adult: S$16.00
- Child: S$8.00 (Child is defined as 3-12 years old)
If you're planning to visit the Singapore Zoo and Night Safari as well (and you should be), you can buy an all-inclusive ticket that gets you entrance to all three (adult/child S$40/20), though it doesn't include the Night Safari tram ride.
Getting There
By Car/Taxi
- From Ayer Raja Expressway (AYE) towards Jurong, use Exit 17
- From Pan Island Expressway (PIE) towards Jurong, use Exit 36. Turn left into Jalan Bahar towards the direction of Jalan Boon Lay. Turn right at Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim to reach the Jurong Birdpark.
By Bus/Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)
Take the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) to Boon Lay MRT Station and transfer to SBS no. 194 or 251 at the Boon Lay Bus Interchange.
Eating
There are several cafés and one burger shop (located at the entrance , admission to the park not required). The Lodge restaurant in the centre of Jurong Birdpark seems to no longer cater for walk-in customers.
Images from Jurong Birdpark
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