Visitors bid farewell to Jurong Bird Park
03 Jan 2023
The entrance to Jurong Bird Park has its shutters brought down for the final time today, marking the closure of one of Singapore's first wildlife parks. The park has welcomed 41 million visitors since its opening on 3 January 1971.
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Daisy Ling, Vice President, Jurong Bird Park, said, “Having established itself as a beloved place for the community and an iconic international visitor attraction, Jurong Bird Park has ingrained itself a place in Singapore’s history and in the hearts of many. It is the end of a wonderful era that has been full of dear memories for staff and visitors alike. Even as we bid goodbye to this physical space, it is with excitement that we look to the future and the next chapter at Mandai Wildlife Reserve with the new Bird Paradise.”
After its closure to public, life goes on behind the gates of Jurong Bird Park with the animals continuing to be cared for amidst preparations for the move to Bird Paradise. Updates will be provided soon.
One highlight of Jurong Bird Park is its feeding sessions, which allowed guests intimate and interactive avian encounters. Here, a young boy enjoys the experience of having a friendly bird perch on the feeder for a treat.
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Clarence Saw, Senior Manager, Animal Behaviour and Programmes at Mandai Wildlife Group presents Kings of the Skies with a White-bellied Sea Eagle for the last time.
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Heavy rain did not dampen spirits at Jurong Bird Park’s final Kings of the Skies presentation at the Hawk Arena. The presentation featured the natural behaviours of raptors like the Bald Eagle, Brahminy Kites and Himalayan Griffon Vulture.
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Tram captain, Raymond Loh, boards the tram for a final drive around Jurong Bird Park. The tram ride offered a scenic way to enjoy the flora and avian fauna of the park over the years.
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The re-creation of Jurong Bird Park’s old Cuckoo Clock tower at the park entrance that kept count right to the final moment of operations on the park’s last day.
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Daisy Ling, Vice President, Jurong Bird Park made the final announcement to staff to mark the closure of the park to public.
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Staff gathered at the entrance to bid farewell to the final guests of Jurong Bird Park. The park leaves behind a heritage that has become an emblem for many Singaporeans who grew up with this well-loved national icon.
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