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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.
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