Jurong Bird Park to close after Jan. 3, 2023

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Singapore's one and only bird park will finally be taking its leave from the west side of the island.

 

 

 

Jurong Bird Park will be ceasing its operation after 52 years.

From Sep. 3, Jurong Bird Park will have a series of activities before its last day on Jan. 3, 2023.

Next year, the bird park will relocate to Mandai and will be renamed Bird Paradise.

The new Bird Paradise will house one of the largest numbers of threatened avian species under human care, according to the Mandai Wildlife Group.

 

Transforming the Mandai area

 

The Jurong Bird Park first opened on Jan. 3, 1971, as Asia's largest bird park.

It was home to over 5,000 birds across 400 species, and was built at a cost of S$3.5 million.

In 2014, it was announced that the bird park will be relocated to where the existing Singapore Zoo, Night Safari, and River Wonders are, as part of the Mandai area's transformation into a mega nature attraction.

A new park, called Rainforest Wild, will also be built there, offering explorations within a rainforest setting, where habitat, adventure and animals are weaved together into one compact experience.

It will also hold a new dedicated facility for the rehabilitation and treatment of rescued animals.

Additionally, several areas within the existing parks at Mandai will see a makeover — Kidzworld in Singapore Zoo will be revamped, while the Night Safari will boast a new amphitheatre which can seat 1,000 people.