Sunday, December 20, 2009
Background:
A delightful oasis to the bird watcher - Jurong Bird Park is home to more than 8,000 birds from 600 different species. There, you can enjoy admiring tropical birds, endangered birds, water birds, flightless birds and birds from Southeast Asia in a beautifully landscaped environment. Jurong Bird Park also offered a one of a kind experience for the whole family that is both educational and entertaining. It is definitely an attraction not to be missed!
Author's Experience:
Jurong Bird Park is divided into different exhibition areas which are created to be akin to the birds’ natural habitats. You are sure to go “WOW!” as you get to be amazed by viewing the beautiful birds in different settings inspired from places over the world in a single visit.
Exhibition areas include Pelican Cove which has the world's most complete collection of pelicans, Heliconia Walk (Asia’s first Helicona Repository) featuring 167 species of heliconias and World of Darkness which showcases about 60 nights birds using a system of reverse lighting to “create night”.
You will also not want to miss visiting Lory Loft in which you will be greeted by breath-taking sights of beautiful Lories. For more information about the other exhibition areas and what you can expect to be awed by, check out the park website.
A trip to the Singapore Bird Park would not be complete without being entertained and educated via magnificent shows like the Birds n Buddies Show and the Bird of Prey Show. Watch the birds in action, displaying stunning nosedives and exquisite mimicry to neat little games akin to basketball. You will also be able to enjoy encounters with falcons, turkey vultures, hawks, and eagles close up in latter.
1) Don’t worry about having to tire yourself walking around the bird park under the hot sun. If you are feeling tired after a long eventful walk or are less inclined to cover the park on foot, you can hop onto the Jurong Bird Park’s Panorail. True to its name, the 15 minutes air-conditioned ride will satisfy your sight, providing you a panoramic view of Jurong Bird Park’s most amazing views above ground. The Panorail stops at 3 different stations in the park.
2) For those who packed their own food, you can sit and relax at the picnic ground and playground near the African Grassland area.
3) If you think you need to get away with the heat and humidity of the weather, Bongo restaurant is a wonderful choice. You can experience African culture in the restaurant with Africa artifacts, arts and setting as inspiration while relishing in reasonably-priced sumptuous burger meals.
Jurong Bird Park also offers facilities and services which cater to visitors who suffer from physical disabilities. This services include wheelchair loans as well as washroom facilities. Click here for a full list of the facilities.
Jurong Bird Park is also allowing the holding of weddings, birthday parties and other programs. For more information, please click here. It is also advisable to avoid going there on weekends and holidays to avoid big crowds.
Getting there:
• Take the MRT to Boon Lay Station and transfer to bus number 194 or 251.
• Take Singapore Attractions Express from the city.
A one-way trip costs S$4 for an adult and half that for a child. The pickup times and locations are available at Bushub Website.
Entrance fees & Operating hours:
• Entrance
Adults- S$18.00
Children- S$9.00
*The park is open daily from 8:30 AM to 6 PM, tickets are sold until 5:30 PM
• Panorail
Adults- S$5.00
Children- S$2.50
Packages:
Since Wildlife Reserves Singapore is the parent company of the zoo, the Night Safari and the Jurong Bird Park, special tickets valid for one month and combining the attractions.
• 3-in-1
Adults- S$40.00
Children- S$20.00
• 2-in-1 (Any two of the three parks)
Adults- S$30.00
Children: S$15.00
*Children: below 12 years of age
References: Uniquely Singapore, Jurong Bird Park, Photos
Sincerely from Us, 9:45 PM.
