Jurong BirdPark 1769262 219260430 2008-06-14T10:42:34Z 219.74.72.143 {{fixHTML|beg}} [[Image:Jurong_Bird_Park_Entrance_0337.JPG|thumb|right|Jurong Bird Park]] {{fixHTML|mid}} [[Image:Jurong Flamingoes1.jpg|thumb|230px|A flock of [[Caribbean Flamingo]]es in the bird park.]] {{fixHTML|mid}} [[Image:Lory Loft 3, Jurong Bird Park, Oct 05.JPG|thumb|right|230px|Lory Loft]] {{fixHTML|mid}} [[Image:Pelican Cove, Jurong Bird Park, Oct 05.JPG|thumb|right|230px|Pelican Cove, with a Panorail [[monorail]] train.]] {{fixHTML|mid}} [[Image:Flamingo Lake, Jurong Bird Park, Oct 05.JPG|thumb|right|230px|Flamingo Lake]] {{fixHTML|end}} The '''Jurong BirdPark''' ([[Chinese language|Chinese]]: 裕廊飞禽公园; [[Malay language|Malay]]: ''Taman Burung Jurong''), is a [[tourist]] attraction in [[Singapore]] managed by [[Widlife Reserves Singapore]]. It is a [[landscape architecture|landscape]]d park, built on the western slope of [[Jurong Hill]]. It is located within the [[Boon Lay|Boon Lay Planning Area]] of the [[Jurong]] district and has an area of 202,000 square metres. ==History== The idea of a permanent bird exhibit was first conceived by Dr [[Goh Keng Swee]], the then Minister for Defence, in [[1968]]. During a [[World Bank]] Meeting in [[Rio de Janeiro]], Dr Goh visited its [[zoological garden]] and was impressed with its free-flight [[aviary]]. He sought to see that Jurong would be more than an [[Industry|industrial]] zone that Singaporeans would have a place where they could escape from urban life, where people could relax with nature. On [[3 January]] [[1971]], Jurong BirdPark, built at a cost of [[S$]]3.5 million, was opened to the public. The Jurong BirdPark is now a world-famous bird zoo wherein there are specimens of magnificent bird life from around the world, including a flock of one thousand and one [[flamingo]]s. It is currently the world's largest bird park in terms of number of birds and second largest in terms of land area after [[Germany]]'s [[Vogelpark Walsrode]]. There are over 9,000 birds of 600 [[species]] in the Jurong BirdPark. Of those, 29 are of endangered species. In [[2006]], the Jurong BirdPark completed its [[S$]]10-million makeover. With the upgrading, the park now boasts a new entrance [[plaza]], an [[Africa]]n [[wetlands]] exhibit, a park-owned and managed ''Bongo Burgers'' [[restaurant]], a [[Ben & Jerry's]] [[ice cream]] [[parlour]], a [[gift shop]] and a bird [[hospital]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.stomp.com.sg/stfoodiesclub/foodieconfidential/The%20Pecking%20Order/index.html|title=The pecking order|accessdate=2006-11-27|publisher=[[The Straits Times]]}}</ref> ==Exhibits== * '''Birds n Buddies Show''': Formerly called the "All Star Birdshow"<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sph.com.sg/news/latest/press_060614_002.html|title=Jurong BirdPark’s All Star BirdShow is now called Birds n Buddies|accessdate=2006-11-27|publisher=[[Singapore Press Holdings]]}}</ref>, this birdshow showcases a large number of species of performing birds in a single act. Besides highlighting the antics of talented birds like the [[mimic]]king [[cockatoo]]s, this show is also a window for visitors to the natural [[behaviour]] of birds like [[pelican]]s, [[flamingo]]s and [[hornbill]]s. * '''Birds of Prey Show''': Visitors can watch [[bird of prey]] such as [[eagle]]s, [[hawk]]s and [[falcon]]s, who will fly in aerial loops and soar above the treetops. Visitors will also learn about [[falconry]] as these birds are put through their actions in a simulated [[hunt]]. *'''African Wetlands''':The new exhibit will gives visitors a more balanced eco-system display and hopefully will be able to provide a better understanding of how nature, the birds and men co-exist in this one world we call our home. * '''Waterfall Aviary''': The Waterfall Aviary is the world's largest walk-in [[aviary]] with more than 1,500 free-flying birds from over 60 [[species]]. Visitors may hop aboard the Panorail, the world's only [[monorail]] that runs through an aviary. [[Jurong Falls]], which is located within the Waterfall Aviary, is the tallest man-made [[waterfall]] in the world at 30 metres high. *'''Flightless Birds''': in one corner of the zoo there is a section full of flightless birds.[[Ostriches]], [[emus]], [[rheas]], and [[cassowaries]] are the residents of this exhibit. * '''Southeast Asian Birds Aviary''': Visitors can view the largest collection of [[Southeast Asian]] birds, which has over 200 species. There are large, central walk-in [[aviary]] and peripheral aviaries that house the more delicate or [[Territory (animal)|territorial]] birds. A daily simulated mid-day [[thunderstorm]] is followed by a cool, light [[drizzle]]. * '''Lory Loft''' is 3,000 square metres large and about 9 storeys high and is the world's largest walk-in flight [[aviary]] for [[Lories and lorikeets]], with over 1,000 free-flying lories. The entire ambience adheres to a [[rainforest]] [[vale]] of [[tropical]] [[Northern Australia]]. Visitors can offer the lories a special [[nectar]] mix and the birds will flock to them. * '''Penguin Expedition''': There are more than 200 [[penguin]]s living in this exhibit. The five species on exhibit are the [[Humboldt Penguin|Humboldt]], the [[Rockhopper Penguin|Rockhopper]], the [[Macaroni Penguin|Macaroni]], the [[Little Penguin|Fairy]] and the [[King Penguin]]. Visitors can have a [[panoramic]] view of the birds 'flying' underwater. * '''World of Darkness''': [[Asia]]'s first [[nocturnal]] bird house features a system of reverse [[lighting]], converting day to night and vice versa. On display are 60 birds from 17 [[species]], like the [[Night Heron]]s, [[Typical owl|Fish Owl]]s and [[Snowy Owl]]s. It is akin to a quiet noctunal walk along a starlit [[jungle]] path, watching birds in their nocturnal surroundings and hearing them beckon. * '''Pelican Cove''': Visitors can catch a glimpse of all 7 [[species]] of [[pelican]]s, including the endangered [[Dalmatian Pelican]]. There is a [[boardwalk]], where visitors can stroll along and observe these birds. Visitors can also see the pelicans at the world's first underwater viewing gallery for pelicans, where the birds scoop for [[fish]] at feeding time. * '''Lunch with the Birds''': Visitors can enjoy a beautiful view of the [[Flamingo]] [[Lake]] while they feast on local delights. * '''Panorail''': The [[Jurong BirdPark Panorail]] is the world's only [[monorail]] system that runs through an aviary. The panorail has three stations, namely [[Main Station]], [[Lory Station]] and [[Waterfall Station]]. The monorail system uses three cars, with a driver in the front car, and seats in each car, with no standing capacity. == Awards == Awarded to Jurong BirdPark<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.birdpark.com.sg/corporate/ourawards.html|title=Jurong BirdPark's awards|accessdate=2007-04-28|publisher=[[Jurong BirdPark]]}}</ref> *Aseanta 2004, 2007 Excellence Awards *Best Loved Pro-Family Businesses 2006 *Superstar Winner of the 2004 Excellent Service Awards (Leisure attractions) *Tourism Host of the Year 2003 - Leisure Attraction == See also == [[Image:Wetlands Waterfalls, Jurong Bird Park, Oct 05.JPG|thumb|right|Wetlands Waterfalls]] * [[Singapore Zoo]] * [[Night Safari]] == Notes == === References === {{reflist}} === Sources === {{sourcesstart}} * Véronique Sanson (1992), ''Gardens and Parks of Singapore'', Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-588588-0 {{sourcesend}} {{commons|Jurong BirdPark}} ==External links== *[http://www.birdpark.com.sg Jurong BirdPark official site] *[http://www.birdpark.com.sg/visitorinfo/parkmap.html Map] *[http://www.birdpark.com.sg/visitorinfo/admpkg_parkhopper.html Admission Prices] (Complementary with some Stopover Deals) <ref>[http://www.singaporeair.com/saa/en_UK/content/local/AU/promotions/ssh_au.jsp Singapore Airlines<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> *[http://www.visitsingapore.com/publish/stbportal/en/home/what_to_see/animal_kingdom/jurong_birdpark.html Uniquely Singapore website] {{Zoos}} {{coor title dms|1|19|05|N|103|42|26|E|type:landmark_region:SG}} == Public Bus Services == Service 194 from [[Boon Lay Bus Interchange]] goes here. {| style="text-align:centre; font-size:95%; border:1px solid black" ! 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