Singapore, Jurong Bird Park – “Lunch with Parrots”

October 12, 2023 367 Views

Nestled in the western outskirts of Singapore, Jurong boasts the largest bird park in Asia. With over 5,000 birds spanning 400 species, visitors can immerse themselves in various performances and programs alongside these feathered creatures.

Singapore, Asia’s Largest Avian Park – Jurong Bird Park: Singapore, Asia’s Largest Avian Park – Jurong Bird Park

Close Encounters with Diverse Birds at Jurong Bird Park

Jurong Bird Park offers a diverse array of birds. While birds of prey may be confined to aviaries, other safe avian species can be observed throughout the park with ease.

In specific zones of the park, you may witness birds that nonchalantly respond even as you pass right beside them or deliberately approach visitors.

Diverse Content at Jurong Bird Park

Besides close encounters with birds, Jurong Bird Park also provides various programs. You can explore programs like “HIGH FLYERS SHOW,” “KINGS OF THE SKIES SHOW,” “LUNCH WITH PARROTS,” and “FEEDING SESSIONS.”

Here’s a list of the diverse programs available at Jurong Bird Park:

HIGH FLYERS SHOW
1. Time: Daily at 11:00 / 15:00
2. Description: Enjoy a captivating performance by birds, including parrots and flamingos, as they put balls into trees, traverse hula hoops, and entertain visitors with various antics.
KINGS OF THE SKIES SHOW
1. Time: Daily at 10:00 / 16:00
2. Description: A show featuring birds of prey such as eagles, vultures, and owls.
LUNCH WITH PARROTS
1. Time: Daily from 12:00 to 14:00
2. Description: A special performance where visitors can have lunch alongside parrots.
FEEDING SESSIONS (Bird Meet-ups)
1. Parrot Meet-up
  1. Time: 8:30 – 18:00
  2. Location: LORY LOFT
2. Bird Meet-up
  1. Time: 10:30 / 14:30
  2. Location: WATERFALL AVIARY
3. Meeting Penguins
  1. Time: 10:30 / 15:30
  2. Location: PENGUIN COAST
4. Chit-chat with Hornbills and Toucans
  1. Time: 11:45
  2. Location: HORNBILL & TOUCAN
5. Meet-up with Flamingos (Available on weekends and public holidays)
  1. Time: 13:30
  2. Location: FLAMINGO POOL
6. Meet-up with Ostriches
  1. Time: 13:40
  2. Location: DINOSAUR DESCENDANTS
7. Meet-up with Pelicans
  1. Time: 14:00
  2. Location: PELICAN COAST

“Lunch with Parrots” at Jurong Bird Park

By chance, the author stumbled upon the “Lunch with Parrots” program about to begin while passing by. Contemplating whether to participate, the necessity of having lunch within the park led to the decision to join the program.

The participation cost was SGD 20, separate from the park admission fee, amounting to approximately 16,000 KRW. The original cost was SGD 25 for adults and SGD 20 for children, but thanks to a SGD 5 discount from the “Singapore Airlines” chance, the discounted amount was paid.

Leveraging the Singapore Airlines discount benefits throughout the Singapore trip proved advantageous. It is advisable to keep the ticket handy if you have used Singapore Airlines to visit Singapore.

Singapore Airlines: Singapore’s Representative Airline “Singapore Airlines”

“Buffet-style Lunch”

Lunch is provided in buffet style, offering a variety of dishes for visitors to savor. Despite the relatively modest quality of the food, the reasonable price for a combined experience of a parrot show and a meal within the park left a satisfactory impression.

“Memorable Photography after the Parrot Show”

After the parrot show concludes, visitors have the special opportunity for commemorative photos and even a hands-on experience of having a parrot perched on their forearm.

However, note that this experience is not included in the program and requires special request to the staff. If you request a photo during the experience, they gladly assist with the photography.

For just SGD 20, enjoying lunch and a parrot show, along with the unique experience of interacting with the parrots, felt like getting value for money.

“Jurong Bird Park, Lunch with Parrots”