Ever wondered if Singapore had a place for
bird gazing? We're talking about watching birds like flamingos, hornbills
and macaws - exotic birds and the like.
Well, wonder no more. The Singapore Jurong
BirdPark is your one-stop attraction for viewing all manner of bird species,
many of them extremely rare.
If you're a bird enthusiast, you will
certainly want to read on and find out more, wouldn't you?
1. Overview
Thinking about bird watching? Well, you will find
no better place than the Singapore Jurong BirdPark. This place stores an
astounding 9,000
birds coming from more than 600 species! The Jurong BirdPark is easily the largest bird park
found anywhere in the Asia Pacific.
2. Gosh, So Many Attractions ...
There are several attractions within the BirdPark that I can recommend. One of the must-visit areas is the the Penguin Parade.
Believe it or not, the managers of the park have re-created an entire Antarctic setting
to house birds from that region.
The Southeast Asian
Birds Aviary is also fabulous, because it features a full walk-in aviary and
comes complete with simulated tropical thunderstorms. I think even the birds
themselves would be fooled into thinking they were out there in nature!
Another area I like is the Waterfall Aviary.
This is extremely popular with visitors, because it houses around 1,500
free-flying African birds! If you love birds, you can spend the whole day there
is you want. A relatively new attraction is the Riverine, which is a simulated natural
freshwater river habitat. Here, you will find up to 20 species of ducks, fish and turtles.
And did I mention the bird shows? Or the flamingos, hornbills, macaws and cocktatoos?
I think you should even see a hawk or two. One of the best ways to experience
the park is also to board the modern panorail system and simply follow up with
your own walking tour.
3. Admissions
Ok, ok, so how do we get there? Simple - just
follow the instructions below:
Address
2 Jurong Hill Singapore 628925
Opening Hours
Daily,
9am – 6pm
Getting There
The
best way is to get there by MRT.
The nearest MRT stations are Dhoby Ghaut & City Hall.
The Museum is a 10-minute walk from these stations.
Admission Ticket
SGD 16 adult, SGD 8 child (3-12 years)
Panorail Ticket
SGD 4 adult, SGD 2 child (3-12 years)
Show Times
Fuji World of Hawks - 10.00 am
All Star Bird Show - 11.00 am, 3.00 pm (daily)
King of the Skies Show - 4.00 pm
Remarks
Remember that you can hop between the Jurong BirdPark and the Singapore Zoo
/ Night Safari. The total charges are
SGD 40 adult, SGD 20 child
4. Conclusion
Ok, good stuff! Are you ready to watch some
birds in action? If so, head on down to the Singapore Jurong BirdPark and start
your bird gazing! Happy visiting!
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