Everything you need to know about Jurong Bird Park

My fascination for birds and a keen interest in bird photography took me to the world’s largest bird park (in terms of the number of birds), the Jurong Bird Park. This park is home to 3500 birds of 400 different species. The bird park covers 50 acres of land with 15 exhibits and the world’s largest walk-in aviaries.

This is an ideal place to spend time with family amidst nature. Here’s what all you need to know to plan your trip to the Jurong Bird Park.

Where is Jurong Bird Park located?

The bird park is at the highest point of the Jurong Hill towards the western region. However, it will soon get relocated to 80 Mandai Lake Road near the Singapore zoo.

How to reach here?

There is plenty of transportation available to reach the Jurong bird park. You can either come by bus, MRT, Taxi or self-driven vehicle. For those taking the MRT, get down at the Boon Lay station (East-West Line) and take the bus no.194 that will take you directly to the Bird Park. If you’re coming by taxi, it will cost between 15-20 SGD (one way) to reach the bird park.

Jurong bird park timings and ticket

The park remains open throughout the year from 8:30 am until 6:00 pm. The last entry to the park is at 5:30 pm. We entered the park pretty early to save us from a long queue. Moreover, we booked our tickets online from isango to save us from the hassle. The ticket included the tram access (37 SGD). However, you can also buy a separate tram ticket from the counter at the bird park for 5 SGD (adult) & 3 SGD (child) respectively.

What is a tram?

To make the visitors experience easy on hilly terrain. The authorities run a mini train within the park that covers the entire enclosure. It has four stops in total and runs at an interval of ten minutes.

What all you can see?

Start your journey from the tram station no.1. Hop-on and Hop-off to the tram stations to cover the entire enclosure. Here’s how

Tram station 2

Start your day with the Toucans and Hornbills. Meet the miracle hornbill Jary. He is a cancer survivor and the world’s first to have a prosthetic casque. Then walk across the street towards the Royal Ramble to meet the crowned pigeons. Head up the hill towards the Window on Paradise. This is a walk-in aviary where you’ll see our feathered friends up close. From here head to the Birds of prey to see the kings of the sky. Feed the friendly lory and admire their beauty at the Lory Loft and witness the maAsiatic birds at the Wings of Asia aviary.

Birds to look out for: Philippine eagle, Himalayan griffon vulture, Great hornbill, Rainbow lorikeet, Bali myna, Pheasants and Toucan

Tram station 3

Head towards the Waterfall Aviary to get a feel of the rainforest. You’ll see guineafowl and crowned pigeons walk by your side being nonchalant. Walk over the suspension bridge to get a panoramic view of the aviary. You can also hike up to the huts to see the birds in action. If you feel tired after all that walk, you can sit and rejuvenate at the Waterfall Cafe.

Birds to look out for: Guineafowl, Starlings, Red-crested Turaco, Rollers and Weavers.

Tram Station 4

After a short rejuvenation therapy at the rainforest, head to the Parrot Paradise. This place will charge you up with its energy. You can see more than 20 varieties of parrots and macaws in their beautiful colours and forms.

Birds to look out for: Blue Macaw (Spix Macaw, Lear’s Macaw & Hyacinth Macaw).

From there, walk across the road towards the Pelican cove and watch them dive into a pool of fish. Opposite to this is the Swan lake full of beautiful black and white swans floating along with the tiny ducks. You can also visit the dinosaur descendants to see the mighty ostrich and its friends.

Birds to look out for: Black swan, Mute swan, Dalmatian Pelican and Brown Pelican.

Tram station 1

Head to the station from where you started your journey. Visit the Flamingo Pool opposite to the tram station no.1. You’ll surely get mesmerised by their vibrant colour and beauty of the Carribean flamingos. You’ll also find the world’s smallest flamingos known as the Lesser Flamingo coexisting with the Carribean flamingos. Next to this is the Flamingo lake that is home to the Greater flamingos. Towards the left of the station is the Penguin coast that has six varieties of Penguins from across the globe.

If you still have some energy left then walk towards the Wetlands to see the beautiful Spoonbills and Scarlet Ibis.

While you go around the park don’t forget to check the shows and interactive sessions happening nearby. We saw the Pelican feeding show that happens at 2:00 pm every day. It was fun watching the Pelicans dive and catch. At the end of the show, I got a complimentary packet of fish to feed the Pelican for answering correctly at the Q and A session.

Shows timings

There are plenty of shows and chit-chat session that happen at the bird park. The entry to the show is first come first serve basis.
The Kings of the skies runs at the Hawk Arena next to the tram station no.1. It happens twice a day at 10:00 am and 4:00 pm respectively. The High flyer show runs at the Pools Amphitheater near the tram station no.2. The show runs twice a day at 11:00 am and 3:00 pm.

The Hornbill chit-chat session runs daily at 11:45 am near the Hornbill & Toucan main gate. For more information about the activities, you can read here.

Restaurant in the bird park

There are plenty of food outlets inside the bird park distributed evenly between the four tram stations. Here’s a list of cafes within the bird park. Lory Loft cafe, The Hawk cafe, Waterfall cafe, Pizza hut, Curry garden and Ben & Jerry’s. You can also have lunch with the parrots while they entertain you most amazingly.

Let me know in the comment about your bird park experience and your queries.