Discounted tickets, special activities to mark Bird Paradise's grand opening
Passionate about penguins? You can now "glamp" with them for S$1,699 a tent.
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Bird Paradise now offers a two-day-one-night glamping experience. (Image: Mandai Wildlife Reserve website)
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SINGAPORE: Discounted admission tickets, commemorative items and a "glamping" experience with penguins were among promotions and activities unveiled on Wednesday (Nov 15) as Bird Paradise marked its grand opening.
The milestone event was officiated by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong, who was joined by about 1,000 guests.
"Bird Paradise will pay homage to the legacy of Jurong Bird Park, but it will take it to a brand-new level," he said.
Since its soft opening on May 8, the new park has welcomed more than 600,000 local and international visitors.
Singapore residents thinking of visiting the attraction from Nov 15 to Dec 17 will be able to take advantage of the park's 30 per cent discount, applicable to every pair of tickets of the same type.
The discount is valid for adult and children tickets and is only available to WildPass holders, Mandai Wildlife Reserve's free digital programme.
Full-priced tickets usually cost S$48 (US$36) for adults and S$33 for children.
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GLAMPING WITH PENGUINS
Those looking to get up close and personal with wildlife can opt for the park's new glamping experience with its penguins. Glamping, as the name implies, is a mix of glamour and camping. This translates to a comfortable "outdoor" experience without the discomfort associated with traditional camping.
The activity, which runs in December, is priced at S$1,699 per tent with each tent able to accommodate up to four people. Guests must be at least five years old and children must always be accompanied by a registered adult.
The activity is usually priced at S$2,000, according to the Mandai website.
Guests begin the two-day-one-night itinerary with reserved seating to watch the Wings of the World presentation.
This is followed by a meet and greet with a "mystery animal", dinner and a southern lights showcase.
On the second day, guests will be given a guided tour of some aviaries as well as access to off-exhibit facilities like the nutrition centre and avian hospital.
NEW BREEDING CENTRE, LIMITED EDITION STAMPS
In tandem with the park's celebrations was the opening of Bird Paradise's new Breeding and Research Centre which features species of "high conservation value", said the group.
The centre offers visitors the chance to take a behind-the-scenes look into what goes into caring for the birds, including chicks being hand-raised in the nursery.
In partnership with SingPost, Mandai Wildlife Group also revealed a limited-edition commemorative stamp set.
Three of the stamp designs feature some of the park’s most threatened species - the Negros Bleeding-heart Dove, the Philippine Eagle and the Knobbed Hornbill.
"The remaining three designs were inspired by the park’s most iconic aviaries, the Hong Leong Foundation Crimson Wetlands, Kuok Group Wings of Asia and Nyungwe Forest Heart of Africa, highlighting the captivating avian residents that call these habitats home," said the group.
It is available for purchase at all post offices, philatelic stores via the Singpost website.
Discounted admission tickets, commemorative items and a "glamping" experience with penguins were among promotions and activities unveiled on Wednesday (Nov 15) as Bird Paradise marked its grand opening. Claudia Lim reports.
