Located at the Jurong Hill, west part
of Singapore which model
Industrial area, Jurong
Bird Park
houses one of the largest collections of birds in the world. There are 5,000
birds with 380 bird species in Jurong
Bird Park.
There are few key attractions at this 20.2 hectare bird paradise, including
Bird Discovery Centre, African Waterfall Aviary, Lory Loft Aviary, Southeast
Asian birds Aviary, Penguin Parade and the award-winning African Wetlands.
Jurong Bird Park was
opened on 3 January 1971 with the cost of S$3.5 million. Since then, Jurong
Bird Park become one of Singapore star attractions that draws in both locals
and visitors to visit and experience the life and natural habitats of the
birds. It is committed to breeding and conservation effects.
Penguin Parade
Penguin Parade cover an area of 1,630
sqm, is the largest in Asia. It house more
than 200 penguins with 5 of the 17 known species. These 5 species exhibited
here are Homboldt, the Rockhopper, the Macaroni, the Fairy and the majestic
King Penguin. Due to its nature, visitor only allow to view Penguin through 30
meters viewing gallery window.
Southeast Asian Bird Aviary
Southeast Asian Bird Aviary is home to
260 species of exotic birds fromSoutheast Asia.
There is a large walk-in aviary in the
centre where the birds are flying freely. The Aviary is based on open concept
and simulate rainforest environment for the birds. Everyday 12 noon, man make
thunderstorm and rain hit the aviary beside visitor walkway.
African Waterfall Aviary
African Waterfall Aviary is world
largest aviary and has in-built the man-made waterfall of 30 meter. It houses
over 1,500 free-flying birds such as Egret and Ibis. Get your chance to feed
these birds when they fly near to you looking on their favorite’s foods.
Visitors also can view the large collection of 10,000 exotic floras of trees,
palms, bamboo, and ground-cover vegetation that simulates a tropical rainforest
environment.
In addition, remember to see bird
shows like the All Stars Bird show, Kings of the Skies and Fuji World of Hawks
that are staged at the amphitheatre and the Falconry Arena. These are highly
entertaining and educational shows.
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