Home to 5,000 feathery friends across 380 bird species, Jurong Bird Park, Singapore houses one of the largest collections of birds in the world. Must-visit key attractions at this 20.2-hectare bird paradise include the Bird Discovery Centre, African Waterfall Aviary, Lory Loft Aviary, Southeast Asian Birds Aviary and the award-winning African Wetlands.
Prepare yourself for a stunning visual fiesta with majestic eagles, falcons and hawks, as they show off aerial maneuvers in the “Kings of the Skies” show. Once practiced only by royalty, experience a Falconer’s Welcome as the falconers show you how to feed, fly and handle these mysterious raptors under the ‘Be A Falconer’ programme; a truly once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Want to be a little bit more hands-on? Then head to the bird park at nesting time to learn how birds prepare their nests while you get creative with your hands. You can also find out what an owl had for supper for the previous night at Pitter Pellets – an interesting way to discover new facts about these winged creatures.
For a more immersive experience, go behind the scenes to familiarise yourself with what vets do on the Aviary Hospital Tour at the first-ever Avian Hospital in the Asia Pacific, let your kids see the lifecycle of birds through Eggs and Chickens or find out more about the birth of penguins at the Penguin Coast. At the Jurong Bird Park, there’s always something new to explore!