Its monumental entrance with lush vegetation is one of the symbols of Singapore. Visitors can still cross it until January 3, 2023. Jurong Bird Park, the famous bird park in the Asian city-state, will close its doors on this day. Instead of closing, it is better to talk about moving. Its 5,000 birds of 400 species (including some endangered ones), spread over 20 hectares, will be relocated to the site. Mandai Wildlife Reserve, a natural park located in the north of Singapore. After the zoo and night safari, it will play host to luxury hotel group Banyan Tree’s eco-resort next year.
“Jurong Bird Park is a place that evokes special memories for several generations of Singaporeans who have grown up with the park.Mike Barkley, Group CEO of Mandai Wildlife, in a press release issued on August 30. Most of us associate it with school trips, family outings and even a first date.From September 3 until closing day, the park will host a series of events and install a heritage trail tracing the history of the park.
Susie and Big John
The park has welcomed 41 million visitors since its opening in 1971, initiated by Singapore’s then Finance Minister Dr Goh Keng Soo. At that time, there were thousands of birds of 60 species, but it was considered the largest bird park in Asia by the number of animals.
Jurong Bird Park has several mascots, such as Big John, a yellow-crested cockatoo who just turned 50, or Susie, a 25-year-old American bald eagle. Stars that visitors will be able to see again in the future ecological reserve, which is planned to open in 2023.
Source: Le Figaro
