Jurong Bird Park

Description

Jurong Bird Park is a prominent attraction in Singapore and is an excellent place for the whole family to visit. The landscaped park covers a large area of over 50 acres and is located within the Boon Lay Planning Area of the Jurong district. Opened to the public in 1971, Jurong Bird Park is presently a world-renowned bird sanctuary home to a wide variety of exotic birdlife. Exhibits at the park include a pelican cove, swan lake, penguin coast, hornbill and toucans exhibit, heliconia walk and flamingo pool. Visitors will also be able to see bird shows such as mimicking cockatoo shows, falconry shows as well as a unique experience to dine with parrots. In terms of bird numbers it is the largest bird park in the world and is worth a visit when sight-seeing in Singapore.

Ticket Price

Tickets cost around $28 for adults and $18 for children

Opening Hour

Open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Recommended Visit Duration

Around 1 hour

Suitable For

Adults, Families,Young Adults, Children, Senior Travellers

Must See

The flamingos and the native birdlife

Prayer Facilities

Though designated prayer facilities at Jurong Bird Park might not be available, plenty of open area will be available to use during prayer times. Many mosques - such as the Assyakirin Mosque, Masjid Almukminin and Masjid Hasanah - are also located in close proximity to the park and can be visited during prayer times.

Halal Food

Jurong Bird Park offers quite a few restaurants and cafes for visitors including a main restaurant and ice cream stop. Though Halal food will be available, it is best to check with staff prior to dining. Muslim travellers can also visit some of the several Halal restaurants that are located near Jurong Bird Park.