JURONG BIRD PARK, SINGAPORE
The Jurong BirdPark, is a tourist attraction in Singapore. It is a 20-hectare landscaped park, built on the western slope of Jurong Hill, and is located within the Boon Lay Planning Area of the Jurong district.
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 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 flamingos.
Jurong 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.
 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE JURONG BIRD PARK
• All Star Birdshow: This birdshow showcases a large number of species of performing birds in a single act. Besides highlighting the antics of talented birds like the mimicking cockatoos, this show is also a window for visitors to the natural behaviour of birds like pelicans, flamingos and hornbills.
• Birds of Prey Show: Visitors can watch bird of prey such as eagles, hawks and falcons, 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.
• 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.
• 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 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 Lory flight aviary, 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 Parade: There are more than 200 penguins living in this exhibit. The five species on exhibit are the Humboldt, the Rockhopper, the Macaroni, the 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 Herons, Fish Owls and Snowy Owls.
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 pelicans, 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.
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