Colorful Paradise for Bird Lovers and Kids
A home to the world’s largest walk-in aviary at 3,000 sq meters & over 9 stories high. Featuring 15 colorful lory species, this exhibit is a favorable amongst guests who get to feed the gregarious Lories a nectar mix and observe them closely. Jurong Bird Park is a famous tourist attraction in Singapore controlled by Wildlife Reserves Singapore. It is a landscaped park that is constructed on the western slope of Jurong Hill. Jurong Bird Park contains one of the rarest collections of birds in the world. In Asia Pacific continents, this is the only bird park with an Avian Hospital. It has a Breeding & Research Centre tasked to ensure the welfare, breeding & promulgation of birdlife & is also a designated rescued avian centre.
It is a must visit and also key attractions in the park includes the Lory loft aviary, The bird discovery centre, African waterfall aviary, South east Asian bird aviary & the award winning African aviary. The shows that attract the travelers in large numbers are High Flyers Show. This bird show displays the world’s biggest number of performing birds in a single action. Besides that highlighting the tricks of the talented birds like the mimicking cockatoos, this show also acts like a window for visitors to the natural behavior of birds like flamingos, pelicans & hornbills. Kings of the Skies Show is also a different show where visitors can watch birds of prey such as eagles, hawks & falcons, which will fly in aerial loops & also soar above the treetops. Visitors also get to learn about falconry as these birds are put through their actions in a replicated hunt. The fascinating thing is that you can also take lunch with the Parrots; yes visitors can enjoy an entertaining parrot show with their lunch, with a beautiful view of the Flamingo Lake in the background.
Jurong Bird Park is often compared in favor of the zoo & various safaris the Bird Park is surely well worth a visit. Not only tourist can see more of the birds but you can get close to them in various vast aviaries. There are some quite wonderful & different species of birds that can be viewed around the park. A traveler must try to get there early in the morning as it gets busy & also be prepared for walking long way as there are so many things to cover in the Park. There are also some nice children’s play areas & events that demonstrate what bird of prey do & feeding time which is always fun. It is great fun for kids and all ages this is a great day out in Singapore. Jurong has birds from all around the world, from the Arctic & Antarctic to South American & African Jungles.
The number of varieties, shades & sizes of parrots & cucckadoo only are just awesome. There are direct bus services picking tourists from different key areas of the city. There is no direct MRT (train) to Jurong but there are bus services connecting Jurong Bird Park. Another option is drive by your own or you can take a cab to Jurong, which can prove to be more expensive for you. If you are in Singapore & feel that you have connection with nature then without any hesitation, this is the place to visit. The most vibrant collection of birds, including the rare & exotic types could be viewed closely. Jurong Bird Park in Singapore is the world’s biggest Bird Park in terms of number of birds. Jurong Bird Park is also the 2nd largest bird park in the world in terms of species & land area.
There are more than 5000 birds belonging to more than 400 species, the park is full of exclusive & peculiar birds which you wouldn’t have seen before. Jurong Bird Park, Singapore acts as a heaven for bird watcher & it is one of the recommended tourist spot for families as well as children can run a lot while roaming around in the bird park as you can find detailed information available for every bird here. The best time recommended visiting Jurong bird park Singapore is early at morning & you will need about half a day to make full use of your ticket. The bird park is situated in the Jurong district & is easily accessible by public transport as well. You can get a package tour including Jurong Bird Park or you can go for a special interest tour.