Over the past five decades, Jurong Bird Park has provided countless tourists and Singaporeans with their fondest memories.
Be it their magnificent avian shows or feeding activities, many remember the park with significant and inimitable nostalgia.
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Unfortunately, Jurong Bird Park closed its doors for good on its 52nd opening anniversary. About 2,600 visitors turned up on its last day, braving the heavy rain to watch the park’s final avian show.
On Tuesday (3 Jan), Jurong Bird Park bid its final farewell to its visitors. Fittingly enough, the park’s last day fell exactly on its 52nd opening anniversary.
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A popular location for Singaporeans and tourists alike, many paid their tributes to the park.
Over the past five days, from 30 Dec onwards, Jurong Bird Park welcomed over 30,000 guests, with 2,600 on its final day of operations.
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They were willing to brave the heavy downpour, standing and sitting under a sea of umbrellas to watch the ‘Kings of the Skies’ presentation at the Hawk Arena.
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The show has been a fan-favourite of visitors, featuring the natural behaviours of raptors, such as the Bald Eagle, Brahminy Kites and Himalayan Griffon Vulture.
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It is thus no wonder that its last presentation amassed such an impressive crowd, all of whom withstood the rain to catch their final glimpse of the majestic birds.
Having operated for the past five decades, the park leaves behind a long-lasting legacy.
Once Asia’s largest bird park, it gained international fame for its walk-in aviaries, such as Lory Loft and African Treetops.
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However, all hope is not yet lost for those sad to see it go.
After its closure to the public, Jurong Bird Park’s staff and avian residents will begin preparations for the move to their new home. It will be at Bird Paradise, located in Mandai Wildlife Reserve.
“It is the end of a wonderful era,” Jurong Bird Park vice president Daisy Ling shared. “Even as we bid goodbye… we look to the future and the next chapter at Mandai Wildlife Reserve.”
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Featured image courtesy of Mandai Wildlife Group.
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