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Jurong Bird Park

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Jurong Bird Park

Jurong Bird Park

Jurong Bird Park was a large open-air aviary on the western slope of Jurong Hill, known for walk-through enclosures, waterfalls, and bird shows that let visitors get close to a wide range of species. It has since closed, with its collection relocated to Bird Paradise at Mandai. If you're planning a trip around this name, confirm current status before setting out, since the original site is no longer operating as a bird park.

Getting there

The former site sits in western Singapore, roughly a 30-40 minute taxi or MRT-plus-bus ride from the city centre, depending on traffic and connections. From Changi Airport (SIN), allow closer to an hour by taxi or public transport given the distance across the island.

Time to allow

A visit to a bird park of this scale would typically fill half a day, including time for walking the grounds and catching a show, if such programming were still running at the site.

When to go

Outdoor aviary visits are more comfortable earlier in the day, before midday heat and humidity build up. Weekends and school holidays tend to draw larger crowds to Singapore's nature and wildlife attractions generally.

Combine with

  • Japanese Garden (3.1km) — the closest option, suited to pairing on the same outing.
  • Singapore Botanic Gardens (12.2km) — a greater distance, better as a separate half-day.
  • Bukit Timah Nature Reserve (12.7km) — for a hiking-focused add-on.

Updated September 23, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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