Singapore is set to get a new addition to its travel itinerary. Bird Paradise, a park dedicated to avian creatures, will open on May 8. Along with some other spots around Mandai Wildlife Reserve.
The new park will be located within the integrated nature and wildlife destination of Mandai Wildlife Reserve. It is located in Northern Singapore and is home to the Singapore Zoo, River Wonders and the Night Safari.
ALL YOU KNOW ABOUT BIRD PARADISE
The park is spread over an area of 17 hectares and a home to 3,500 birds across more than 400 species.
Bird Paradise will be an immersive experience, with naturalistic mixed-species habitats.
The park will have eight large walk-through aviaries for guests to explore, which reflect different biomes of the world.
These include African rainforests, South American wetlands, Southeast Asian paddy fields and Australian dry eucalypt forests, among others.
A key highlight is the Heart of Africa, where visitors will find themselves in the forested valleys of continental Africa.
Visitors will travel through a dense misty forest with meandering streams, to observe birds showcasing their natural behaviours. Bamboo forests and rice terraces of Southeast Asia will be found in the Wings of Asia section.
Bamboo also provides a major food source for animals in the habitat. Look out for unique birds such as the critically endangered Baer’s Pochard and endangered Milky Stork here. Penguin Cove. Another indoor habitat at Bird Paradise will house species such as Gentoo Penguin, King Penguin, Humboldt Penguin and Northern Rockhopper Penguin.
Bird Paradise also aims to conserve and educate along with entertaining.
And also enhance the transitional zones between the aviaries will have information about birds and their habitat. This is not all — a much-loved feature of Jurong Bird Park, feeding sessions, will be back with new species of birds.
These include starlings, African hornbills and barbets at Heart of Africa, pelicans at Wings of Asia, and the lories at Lory Loft. You can also enjoy presentations showcasing the talents of these birds. As well as guided tours that teach you more about these avian creatures and their life in the wild.
OTHER TOURIST PLACES
The tours at the park also include visits to the Avian Health and Research Centre, Avian Nutrition Centre as well as a Breeding and Research Centre.
You can even look forward to some dedicated family fun areas, such as Tree Top Play and Egg Splash, for dry and wet play, respectively.