While you may be visiting Singapore to experience its shopping, theme parks and glamorous allure, there are also attractions that lets one enjoy the wonders of the natural world. The Singapore Zoo and the Night Safari are amongst the most popular of such sites. There is another family friendly attraction based on wildlife in Singapore worth visiting and one which lets you view a diverse array of creatures of the feathery variety; welcome to Jurong Bird Park!

Inaugurated in 1971, this well known bird sanctuary features massive free flying aviaries where you can view birds of flight enjoying freedom even in captivity. Designed to mimic the natural environs of the different bird species, this 20.5 hectare park has over 5,000 birds from all corners of the world.

As you explore Jurong Bird Park you will come across a range of themed sections each with something different to see and experience. Kids will love Penguin Coast where they can see these adorable and somewhat playful Antarctic birds including Rockhopper, King, Humboldt, Macaroni and Jackass penguins. Not to be missed is a chance to enjoy the Penguin Encounter sessions where visitors get a chance to feed them too!

A popular attraction at the site, the African Waterfall Aviary has one of the biggest walk-in aviaries and is set amidst paths that lead visitors through mangrove swamps and rainforest areas. As you hike along this section you will find a wide range of birds in the trees and flying about offering a sense of a true jungle adventure. Weavers, red and yellow barbets, parrots and starlings are among the many species that can be seen here.

The Lory Loft where you can feed this friendly Australian native bird, the picturesque Flamingo Lake, Pelican Cove with its underwater viewing gallery and Jungle Jewels where you will find birds from the tropical rainforests of South America are among the other attractions worth visiting here.

When travelling to the city with the family it is always best to find centrally located private apartments Singapore which one can use as a home away from home. Somerset Bencoolen Singapore is one such serviced apartment Singapore has to offer and makes an ideal base from which to set off on your adventures to such sites as Jurong Bird Park.