The island of Bali in the Indonesian archipelago is unique in that its culture and ecology are distinctly different from the other islands. Bali has gained fame among travelers as a destination that combines the best beaches of Asia and a rich cultural experience. Though the natural wonders of the island have been known by many, most tourists have stopped at only exploring the sandy beaches. However upon entering the centre of the country one discovers swathes of tropical rainforests, natural rock caves and cascading waterfalls. Among the natural beauty is also a unique eco-system that has evolved over millions of years, this has spawned the creation of many different species of animals and plant that are indigenous to the island.
The Bali Bird and Reptile Park aims to conserve and educate people about the rich bio diversity that is found on the island especially with regard to birds and reptiles. The Bali Brid Park which is located in Singapadu is home to more than a thousand birds belonging to 250 different species. Most of the birds on display are found in the rainforests of Bali or on the other Indonesian islands. Many of them are also indigenous to the region. In addition to birds the park also has a vast collection of flora with more than two thousand tropical plants and trees on display. There is also a collection of native butterflies.
Located adjacent to the Bird Park is the Reptile Park. This houses all kinds of creepy crawlies. The animals are held inside open pens or a reptile house which allows visitors to see them in a setting that mimics their natural environment. A total of fifty different species can be seen here, most of then being reptile for the South East Asian region but some species being brought from areas such as South America and Africa.
The Bali Bird Park and the Reptile Park is located away from the main city but an Ubud hotel such as Uma Bali offers great transportation links to visit. Staying at a luxury hotel Bali such as this is indeed a great experience as it not only gives great access to the island’s natural beauty but also provides comfortable accommodation.