Singapore Tourism

Jurong Bird Park is a 20.2 hectare open-concept park. It is the largest in the Asia Pacific and one of the finest bird parks in the world. Jurong Bird Park, collection of more than 8,000 birds from 600 species, offers visitors an experience that is entertaining as well as educational. The whole family can enjoy the comical parrot circus and be enthralled by the birds of prey in the King of the Skies show. 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 colorful 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.

One of the nicer areas of the park was the Waterfall aviary, home to more than 1,500 free-flying African birds. This is an enclosed sexton of the park with many small tropical birds and a beautiful man-made waterfall.

The Lory Loft showcases the Lory, a native bird of Australia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Visitors can enter, traverse and exit Lory Loft at treetop level, allowing for a bird eye’s view of the majestic panorama. From beginning to end, the Lory Loft provides visitors with a 360 degrees elevated view of the environs.

The latest offering from Jurong Bird Park 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 Bird Park 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 Bird Park 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.

Open: 8:30 am - 6 pm (daily)

Admission:

• SGD 18 adults, SGD 9 children (3-12 years)
    *50% off for Senior Citizens
    *FOC for Disabled

Admission ticket packages:
For admission to Singapore Zoological Gardens, Night Safari and Jurong BirdPark. Tickets are valid for one month from date of issue. Visits to the three attractions need not be in one day.

• SGD 30 adults, SGD 15 children for Jurong BirdPark and Singapore Zoological Gardens
• SGD 30 adults, SGD 15 children for Singapore Zoological Gardens and Night Safari
• SGD 30 adults, SGD 15 children for Jurong BirdPark and Night Safari
• SGD 40 adults, SGD 20 children for Jurong BirdPark, Singapore Zoological Gardens and Night Safari

Approximate Touring Time: Half day

Getting There: Take the MRT to Boon Lay Station (EW27), then take SBS bus 194 or 251.

Panorail: Time: 8:30 am - 6 pm, SGD 5 adults, SGD 2.5 Children (under 12 years)

Show Times:

• Birds of Prey Show: 10am & 4pm
• “Birds n Buddies” show: 11am & 3pm
  

Accessibility for the physically disabled: The following information is obtained from Access Singapore.

• Entrance - Accessible to wheelchair and ambulant-disabled.
• Reserved disabled car park lot - Opposite the entrance. Accessible to wheelchair and ambulant-disabled.
• Accessibility within the premises - Big compound and hill terrain at some points. Access to wheelchair is limited and assistance may be required. Accessible to ambulant-disabled.
• Lifts - For the panorail ride. Access to wheelchair is limited and assistance may be required. Accessible to ambulant-disabled.
• Public toilets for the disabled located at the main entrance - Accessible to wheelchair and ambulant-disabled.
• Public toilets for the disabled located at the Panorail Waterfall Station - Narrow door width and steep ramp. Access to wheelchair is limited and assistance may be required. Accessible to ambulant-disabled.
• Eating outlets - McDonald located near entrance. Drink and snack stalls at the Waterfall Aviary and Terrace Kiosk. Accessible to wheelchair and ambulant-disabled.
• Public telephone - Accessible to wheelchair and ambulant-disabled.
• Taxi stand - Entrance.
• Remarks - Wheelchair users are required to transfer to the panorail seat as the wheelchair cannot be wheeled in.

Web sites : Jurong BirdPark