Opened in 1971, Jurong BirdPark is home to 9,000 birds from about 600 species, one of the largest such collections in the world. The park has four aviaries, including the world's largest walk-in aviary where visitors can see birds from Africa and South America and over 10,000 exotic plants up close.
At Parrot Paradise, visitors can see over 500 parrots, ranging from the Dusky lory to the Hawk-headed parrot to the Eclectus parrot, while Penguin Expedition is home to five species of the bird, including the King penguin. Pelican Cove is home to all seven species of pelicans, which can be viewed diving for fish at the underwater viewing gallery. Aside from admiring these majestic creatures, guests can take the Bird's Eye Tour through the park, see one of the themed bird shows, or cool off at the splash pool and playground.
For dinner functions, the park offers its Lodge on Flamingo Lake, a three-story glass restaurant set by a lake that's home to over 1,000 flamingos. Also offered is its "Black & White Affair – A Dinner with the Penguins" in which dinner attendees enjoy food, drinks, and a penguin feeding chat.
The Jurong BirdPark is open daily from 8:30 AM to 6 PM. Admission is S$9 for children ages 3-12 and S$18 for adults. For more information: +65 6265 0022
