Jurong BirdPark

One of Asia Pacific's largest and most impressive bird parks, Jurong BirdPark offers visitors an experience that is entertaining as well as educational. Its landscaped environment is home to over 8,000 birds from 600 species, displayed in huge enclosures. 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 colourful 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. Another walk-in aviary not to be missed is the Waterfall Aviary, home to more than 1,500 free-flying African birds.

The latest offering from Jurong BirdPark 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 BirdPark 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 BirdPark 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. Winner of the Tourism Awards 1999 & 2000 - Tourism Host of the Year.

Open: 8 am - 6 pm (daily)

Admission:
SGD 12.10 adults, SGD 5.05 children (under 12 years), SGD 8.50 seniors
SGD 8.50 adults (handicapped), SGD 3.55 children (handicapped)
SGD 36.35 family package (admission and panorail) for up to 2 adults and 3 children
SGD 54.50 family package (admission and panorail) for up to 4 adults and 3 children

Admission ticket packages:
For admission to Singapore Zoological Gardens, Night Safari and Jurong BirdPark. Tickets are valid for six months from date of purchase:
SGD 19.30 adults, SGD 8.10 children for Jurong BirdPark and Singapore Zoological Gardens
SGD 22.20 adults, SGD 12.40 children for Jurong BirdPark and Night Safari
SGD 22.20 adults, SGD 12.40 children for Singapore Zoological Gardens and Night Safari
SGD 30.00 adults, SGD 15.40 children for Jurong BirdPark, Singapore Zoological Gardens and Night Safari

Approximate Touring Time: Half day
Location: 2 Jurong Hill Singapore 628925
Tel: (65) 6265 0022
Fax: (65) 6261 1869
Getting There: Take the MRT to Boon Lay Station (EW27), then take SBS bus 194 or 251.
Panorail: Time: 9am - 5:30pm, SGD 3 adults, SGD 2 Children (under 12 years)

Show Times:
Fuji World of Hawks - 10am
All Star Bird Show - 11am, 3pm (daily)
King of the Skies Show - 4pm
The Wonderful World of Birds (audio-visual show) - 10am, 11am, 3pm & 4pm (when birdshow is cancelled due to bad weather)

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 (http://www.birdpark.com.sg)