Singapore is a small country located off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. Originally a humble trading post established by the British, the island flourished over time and is one of the most prosperous nations in Asia and in the world. Despite being such a small country the island offers plenty of things to do. Singapore is something of hub for finance, shopping and entertainment. In fact it is considered an entertainment capital of the region with many top entertainers from across the world performing concerts here. The island’s calendar is packed full of events and one can find plenty of things to do no matter when one visits. One thing that all tourists should do when vacationing in this island nation is visiting the Jurong Bird Park.
The Jurong Bird Park is the largest bird park in Asia, spanning an area of around fifty acres, and the second largest park in the world in terms of size. It was opened on the third of January in 1971 in Singapore’s Jurong District. The park contains well over five thousand birds from nearly four hundred different species, roughly twenty nine of which are considered threatened. Receiving nearly a million visitors each year it is a great place to visit with one’s family.
The park’s massive bird population is divided into several exhibits and it can take a few hours to visit them all. ‘Birds of Prey’ is an exhibit that features all the fierce hunters of the bird world. One will get to see falcons, hawks and eagles. Those who time their visit to this exhibit may even get a chance to watch a falconry demonstration where falcons take part in a simulated hunt. Other notable exhibits include the African Waterfall Aviary, the Flightless Birds, Southern Asian Birds Aviary, Penguin Coast, Lory Loft, and World of Darkness.
When it comes to luxury hotels Singapore one has quite a number of options. Tourists looking for good 5 star hotels Singapore with a central location may enjoy staying at the St. Regis Singapore. The hotel is willing to go that extra mile to make guests feel at home, making it the ideal accommodation choice for both business and leisure travellers.
Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
