Singapore’s new Bird Paradise officially opens and debuts glamping among penguins experience
Singapore’s new Bird Paradise attraction at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve has officially opened following a soft launch period which welcomed more than 600,000 local and international visitors since 8th May this year.
The grand opening featured a ‘giant egg’ and ‘hatchlings’, six months after Singapore’s new bird park took flight. The milestone event was officiated by Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Finance, Lawrence Wong, who was joined by around 1,000 guests including Bird Paradise’s partners and sponsors, as well as community residents from the neighbouring Northwest and Southeast Community Development Councils (CDCs). All guests received a commemorative stamp collection set, which was specially unveiled in conjunction with Singapore Post Limited (SingPost).
Mike Barclay, Group Chief Executive of Mandai Wildlife Group advised “I would like to thank our partners and key sponsors for journeying with us to deliver this outstanding bird park, together with a best-in-class avian hospital and extensive bird breeding facilities.
“Bird Paradise and the Mandai Wildlife West public space outside of this park, are amongst the first features to open as part of our Mandai Rejuvenation Project. We have a long-term vision to transform the Mandai Wildlife Reserve into a world-leading nature and wildlife destination, to be a jewel in the crown of our City in Nature.”
Mandai Wildlife Group has also launched several new initiatives that will enrich the learning experience of park-goers and create more immersive opportunities for people to connect with the park’s animal residents and their carers.
A new Breeding and Research Centre has also opened located next to Winged Sanctuary, which features species of high conservation value. Park-goers can have a glimpse behind-the-scenes to learn what goes into caring for the park’s feathered residents. Over at the nursery, guests will get a chance to see chicks being hand-raised to maximise their chances of survival.
Also making its debut - Glamping with the Penguins, is an all-new, two-day-one-night glamping experience. For the first time, guests will spend a night in Ocean Network Express Penguin Cove in glamping bell tents. Guests will begin their journey with reserved seating to watch the exciting Wings of the World presentation followed by a scrumptious dinner, before winding down with the penguins. Each tent is suitable for a family of four who can cosy up together. They will also get to enjoy a special showcase of the breathtaking Southern Lights in hues of blues and greens that light up the penguins’ exhibit.
The next morning, glampers will set out to Nyungwe Forest Heart of Africa for a guided tour of the aviaries. There will also be special access to off-exhibit facilities like the nutrition centre and avian hospital to learn about avian care at Bird Paradise, before winding up the glamping stay with a hearty lunch at Crimson.
More information on this glamping experience can be found here.
Image top: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Lawrence Wong, officiating the grand opening of Bird Paradise at the 2,000-seater Sky Amphitheatre with Mr S Dhanabalan, Chairman of Mandai Park Holdings, Mr Chaly Mah, Chairman of Singapore Tourism Board, Ms Chong Siak Ching, Board of Director of Mandai Park Holdings, Mike Barclay, Group CEO of Mandai Wildlife Group, and Ms Neo Su Yin, SingPost CEO; image above: Glamping with Penguins. Credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
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