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Birds of a Feather Flock Together at Jurong Bird Park in Singapore
Published by Mary Chong, Writer
Country: Singapore 
The Experience
Open daily from 8.30 a.m. to 6 p.m., the grounds of Jurong Bird Park encompass 50 acres. There is an air-conditioned monorail ride called the Jurong Bird Park Panorail with recorded commentary, and which circles the entire park for an extra fee, although Jurong Bird Park can easily be toured on foot. There are three stations where you can hop off, tour around and then hop back on.
Within Jurong Bird Park, there are four aviaries where the birds are allowed to fly free. So, instead of looking at them from outside the wire cage, you get to enter and walk among them. Remember the scene from the movie Jurassic Park where they enter the pterodactyl cage? There are no pterodactyls here… but don’t forget to duck and look up as the birds fly around, and watch that you don’t let any of the birds escape when you open the “cage door”. Don’t think that you’ll miss out if you are touring via the panorail ride. Jurong Bird Park is the only park in the world that has a monorail that actually runs through an aviary.
One aviary of note is the 3,000 m², 9 storeys high “Lory Loft”. Here, approximately 1,000 bright and colourful lorikeets fly about to everyone’s delight. Purchase cups of nectar and they will land on your arms, shoulders and hands, and drink as you hand-feed the birds. There are other feeding opportunities outside of the Lory Loft at the flamingo pool and the ostrich area as well.
Education and conservation of the species is the main goal of Jurong Bird Park, and special shows reinforcing this mandate occur throughout the day. These shows feature trained birds and their handlers, and are perfect should you need a break and some rest, but be advised that they are mostly aimed at children.
There are lots of great viewing areas like “Pelican Cove” and the picnic area near “Flamingo Lake” where you can sit in the shade and pass the time as you spend a day with the birds. It’s surprising how much time you can spend in this Jurong Bird Park. The time just flies…
When to Go to Jurong Bird Park
Monsoon season is December to early March and from June to September.
Odds n' Ends
A Park-hopper Special Combo Ticket is available and includes admission to Jurong Bird Park, Singapore Zoo and Night Safari.
Jurong Bird Park Panorail Ride is an extra charge and not included with the standard admission ticket.
There are multiple cafes, and Jurong Bird Park is smoke free.
Wear a hat, sunscreen, comfortable footwear and keep hydrated.
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- At the Night Safari in Singapore, the Animals are not Sleeping or Hiding
- Touted as the world’s first zoo that’s only open at night, the Night Safari in Singapore is a must-see, and will no doubt be the highlight of your trip to Singapore. Opened in 1994, the Night Safari occupies over 40 hectares of land and houses over a thousand animals. The close proximity directly next to the Singapore Zoo makes a visit to both parks a great adventure to see in one day—albeit a long one. Don’t be fooled into thinking that the Night Safari is really just the Singapore Zoo explored at night. The Night Safari is a totally different ...8 miles away.
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