X-plore Singapore Series: Jurong Bird Park

Today is a good day to take a breather and visit the Jurong Bird Park. We decided to take the Bird Park as the first destination because it is quite unique to us who were raised in the era of Manila Zoo, Q.C. Wildlife and much later, Ocean Adventure and Zoobic Safari.

"With over 4,600 birds across 380 species, Jurong Bird Park is one of the world's best in the conservation and display of birds in its natrual settings." Its awesome how Singapore is able to create a sanctuary for such different bird species.



Ready for my close-up!



We took the Panorail to have an overview tour of the entire park and later on, we can choose areas where we would like to linger a bit longer. We enjoyed watching the Flamingos and  Pelicans because they were set in their natural settings and you can enjoy watching them swim afloat the lake, unlike the other birds who have to remain in guilded displays. The Hornbills and Toucans are also interesting but quite monochromatic for camera saved for the yellow beak.

The Aviary was also fun and we had a chance to have close encounters with the most colorful birds we've ever seen!  There were also series of shows round the clock in the Ampitheaters. We enjoyed Birds n Buddies the most! You can even experience bird feeding at The Loft!



Photo-Op starts at the entrance

 





Bee-Eaters neatly lined up. Just liked the way Kevin liked 'em.



We lingered at the African Waterfall Aviary.
Kevin loved the rustling water.

The pink Flamingos were a joy to behold.
Kyla was busy snapping a few photos of her own in her Digicam.

Before calling it a day, Kyla even went to buy a replica of Barry (red and blue Parrot) who starred in the show and for Kevin we named his new pet Jurong (Bird of Paradise)!