Having traveled to Singapore several times, I only had the opportunity to visit Jurong Bird Park during my last trip to this Southeast Asian city-state. It’s one of the largest bird parks in the region. Like a kid that is excited about her next excursion, I looked forward to going to Jurong Bird Park after having lunch in the Botanical Gardens.
Getting to Jurong Bird Park
We just went to the aviary by commute. Here’s how you can get there:
By MRT and bus. Since we were roaming Singapore on our own, we took the MRT from the Botanical Gardens and got on the East-West MRT line that was en route to Tuas Link. We got off at Boon Lay (EW27) where we lined up for Bus No. 194 that brought us to Jurong Bird Park. There are also special bus services from other Singapore attractions like Suntec City, Singapore Flyer and Singapore Zoo.
By car or cab. You can head towards Jurong and then take Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim to get to Jurong Bird Park.
Entrance Information
Ticket costs at S$29 per adult and S$19 per child. You can also purchase multi-park tickets that can grant you entry to other wildlife parks in Singapore. Beware of fraudulent tickets, so make sure you only buy from the park ticket counters, its official website and authorised travel agencies. The park opens at 8:30 am. It closes at 6:00 pm but entry is allowed until 5:30 pm. The park is open each day of the year.
Park Attractions
As we entered Jurong Bird Park, we were supposed to take the tram when one of the park attendants waved at us to proceed to the amphitheatre. We hurried towards the venue only to find out that the High Flyers Show was about to start.
High Flyers Show
Featuring various birds that delight the audience, the High Flyers Show happens twice a day: 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. Hornbills, flamingos, cockatoo, pelicans and other talented birds wow visitors with their antics, flying from one end to another and through rings and hoops.
The show lasted for 20 minutes. Another show is the Kings of the Skies.
Tram Tour
The best way to see most of the park is through the guided tram ride. At S$5 per adult and S$3 per child, guests can get off at three tram stations. While it is still fun to go on foot, the park is just too large. Our strategy then was to ride the tram, get off in every station and walk around the areas near that station. From the tram station 1 at the entrance and near the amphitheatre, we began the ride there and got off at station 2 where the Lory Loft is found. Our next stop was station 3 or the Waterfall Station. We continued after checking that stop and went back to station 1.
Feeding at Lory Loft
As we got to station 2, we spotted a lot of people entering a café with a souvenir shop. We hesitated if we should enter the café and a park staff member told us that there was feeding inside. With our curiosity piqued, we went into the café and went through what seemed like a beaded curtain.
What welcomed us were colorful lories, most of them flocked to a man holding a cup of liquid. The man was feeding them and the cup was attracting the birds like a magnet. We also bought some bird food at S$2 a cup. As if we suddenly learned some magic, the birds just flew to me, trying to have a peck in the cup. I was a bit afraid, at the same time, felt ticklish as they landed on my shoulder and hands.
Waterfall Aviary
Station 3 is quite interesting. We saw a glass structure covered in vines with water flowing beneath it. We entered the building and then hiked the trail that led to the waterfalls. At 35 meters high, the Waterfall Aviary is one of the tallest man-made waterfalls indoors in the world. There were beautiful bird species found in this area of the Jurong Bird Park.
Flamingo Pool and Flamingo Lake
As we got back to the main station, the groups of flamingos caught our attention. We crossed the street and had our fill of photos capturing these long-necked pink bird species. They were fascinating to look at.
It was a fun visit where we got up close and personal with these feathered lovelies. It’s a place for families and friends that both adults and children can enjoy. If you are considering a visit to Jurong Bird Park, I think you should. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to watch these animals take flight?
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