Since its opening in 1971, the Jurong Bird Park in Singapore has developed into a renowned bird sanctuary with several large free flying aviaries. Its collection of more than 5000 birds from 380 species in environments closely mimicking their natural habitats and other innovative features, offer visitors an exhilarating experience and the opportunity to interact with varieties of birds from around the world in one place.
Walk into the African Waterfall aviary, so named as it houses 600 African birds, amidst a lush jungle setting featuring over 129 plant species and the tallest manmade waterfall in the world. The best time to visit is during feeding when even the rarest birds of Africa are certain to make an appearance. Walk across the suspended bridges in the huge Lori Loft to meet colourful lories and lorikeets. A sure way to get them around is to offer nectar.
Jungle Jewels the South American rainforest aviary and Flamingo Lake where several hundred unfettered greater and lesser flamingos strut around, provide some of the best natural spectacles here. See various types of pelicans dive for fish from the underwater viewing gallery in Pelican Cove. Penguin Coast is where the best close up views are offered of Antarctic penguins in a climate controlled setting. Penguin encounter sessions allows close up views of African Penguins in an open air area. The Breeding and Research Centre is where eggs and chicks are taken care of and the Hornbill and Toucan Aviary allows a look into an award winning breeding program of endangered species and disseminates fascinating information on their breeding and nesting behaviour.
The park’s lineup of entertainment featuring feathered performers include the Birds n Buddies Show where visitors get to see extraordinary performances from flamingos, toucans, hornbills, macaws and cockatoos. Lunch with Parrots is a great treat for kids and adults alike while ‘chatting’ with an Amazon parrot who is capable of a whole gamut of human emotions is an extraordinary experience. The clever tricks of a whole range of other birds and the amazing feats at the Birds of Prey Show are rare treats for the whole family as well. Stay at La Residenza Suites, well equipped serviced apartments Singapore that let you enjoy a comfortable and relaxing city break in well designed, modern and thoughtfully appointed accommodation in studio, one and two bedroom configurations. Its picturesque waterfront location and proximity to entertainment, commercial and business venues is enhanced by shuttle bus services to key areas of the city. Additionally enjoy five star guest services such as outdoor leisure and restaurant facilities at this Singapore serviced accommodation, an additional attraction to a stay in a busy city.