Singapore’s new bird park at Mandai Wildlife Reserve – Bird Paradise – will open its doors on May 8 with discounted tickets during its soft opening period.
The 17ha attraction will be open daily from 9am to 6pm, with last admission into the park at 5pm, said Mandai Wildlife Group in a media release on Thursday (Mar 30).
For its soft opening period from May 8 to May 26, single-park admission tickets will be S$38 (US$29) for adults, S$23 for children aged three to 12 years old, and S$20 for senior citizens.
Members of the public can pre-book their admission tickets and any add-on programmes from Apr 24, with visit dates from May 8.
Tickets for visits from May 27 will be at the full price of S$48 for adults, S$33 for children aged three to 12 years old, and S$20 for senior citizens.
Bird Paradise is home to 3,500 birds from 400 species, said Mandai Wildlife Group, who added that the park will have some of the world’s most threatened species. This includes the Philippine eagles, the Negros bleeding-heart doves and the blue-throated macaws.
The park counts the world’s largest population of hornbills under human care among its residents. Many of these hornbills will be flying free in some of the eight walk-through aviaries on the grounds.
The aviaries were inspired by different habitats from around the globe such as the dense African rainforests, South American wetlands and Southeast Asian paddy fields.
Group CEO of Mandai Wildlife Group Mike Barclay said the animal care team and veterinarians have been carrying out the “mammoth task” of moving more than 3,000 birds from Jurong to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve.
Their previous home, Jurong Bird Park, closed on Jan 3 this year.
Mr Barclay said the “great migration” was a first-time experience for both the birds and the employees.
“I am glad to share that they are all settling in well at their new home. We look forward to welcoming everyone who’s eager to visit the new park during this run-in period.”
