One of Asia Pacific's largest and most impressive bird parks, Jurong BirdPark offers you an experience that is entertaining as well as educational. Its landscaped environment is home to over 8,000 birds from 600 species, displayed in huge enclosures. The bird shows at the Pools Amphitheater featuring flamingoes, macaws, hornbills and cockatoos are both spectacular and funny, and recommended particularly for children. To watch magnificent birds of prey in action, catch the 'Fuji World of Hawks' show!

The Southeast Asian Birds Aviary houses in its 24 individual aviaries and a main walk-in aviary, more than 100 species of birds from the equatorial jungles of Southeast Asia. The birds' natural equatorial habitat is recreated within this exhibit, including simulated tropical thunderstorms everyday at noon. Another walk-in aviary not to be missed is the Waterfall Aviary, home to more than 1,500 free-flying African birds.

In 2001, the BirdPark added the Riverine exhibit, a simulated natural freshwater river habitat featuring various species of waterfowl, fish and turtles. Here, you can watch more than 20 duck species diving in the water.

The latest offering from Jurong BirdPark is an all-new breakfast program complete with a star-studded bird cast. Known as "Pelicans, Parrots and Prata", the program takes place at the Songbird Terrace overlooking the Flamingo Lake, with breakfast available from 8am to 10:30am and the show beginning at 9:30am. The breakfast buffet is priced at SGD 13.50+ for adults and SGD 9.50+ for children. Prices quoted do not include admission to the park. For reservations, call (65) 6-264-2055. For a sumptuous lunch, try the international buffet or a la carte at The Lodge on Flamingo Lake - a theme restaurant overlooking a flamingo-filled lake.

The best way to start a tour of the BirdPark is to board the modern, air-conditioned Panorail system. Its route covers the entire park, providing excellent elevated views of the various exhibits. A walking tour is also worthwhile as you will be able to see the birds close up.