Bird Paradise Singapore: My Honest Review & Visitor Guide

If you’re wondering whether Bird Paradise Singapore is actually worth visiting, you’ve come to the right place. After spending the day exploring the park myself, here’s my honest Bird Paradise Singapore review, including what to expect and whether I think it’s worth the ticket price.

If you’ve read any of my other Singapore guides, you’ll know I spent a fair bit of time exploring the Mandai Wildlife Reserve. Out of all the parks, Bird Paradise Singapore was actually my favourite! And not just because I’m an absolute bird lover.

I’ve actually visited Bird Paradise twice, and I’ve got to say it’s the most impressive bird park I’ve ever seen. Surprisingly enough, I was so desperate to go the first time I went during a massive afternoon downpour, and this actually made the experience even better! Though, I’ll get into that further down.

From the incredible walk-through aviaries to the entertaining bird presentations, there’s plenty to keep you busy for a good few hours. Without a doubt, I can confidently say it’s one attraction I’d happily recommend.

In this Bird Paradise Singapore review, I’ll cover everything you need to know before visiting, including tickets, the best things to do, and whether I think it’s worth the price.

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Is Bird Paradise Worth Visiting?

Yes, I absolutely think it is worth visiting Bird Paradise.

And yes, heads up, I may be a little biased. I had birds growing up and still have a couple of cute cockatiels who spend their days snuggling up to me as I type away on my laptop.

Though I have dragged a few of my less bird-obsessed family and friends here, and they also had an amazing time.

My personal ranking of the Mandai Wildlife Parks would be:

• Bird Paradise
• River Wonders
• Night Safari
• Singapore Zoo
• Rainforest Wild Adventure

As you can see, my #1 pick is of course, Bird Paradise. Though honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect before my first visit, but it completely exceeded my expectations.

What really sets Bird Paradise apart are the super impressive walk-through aviaries. Rather than looking at birds through cages all day, you’re wandering through habitats where they can fly freely around you. Literally, flocks of macaws were soaring below these massive net structures.

I also thought the bird presentations were pretty entertaining, and the feeding opportunities give you an awesome chance to get a little closer to some seriously cute feathered friends.

Of course, Bird Paradise isn’t perfect. Tickets aren’t cheap, and because much of the park is outdoors, Singapore’s heat and humidity can take a toll. I visited straight after Singapore Zoo on my second visit, and even though it was a beautiful sunny day, I actually preferred the rain.

That said, none of those things would stop me from recommending it. If you only have time to visit one of the Mandai parks, Bird Paradise is a solid pick, especially if you love birds. Though, if you’re looking for more of a range of animals, River Wonders and Night Safari would also be great choices.

Where Is Bird Paradise?

Bird Paradise is located in Mandai Wildlife Reserve, and it sits over on the Mandai Wildlife WEST side.

How To Get To Bird Paradise

The fastest and easiest way to get to Bird Paradise is by taxi or Grab, which will cost around US$25.00 for the 30-minute drive. This is what I did a lot of the time, and even though it’s more expensive, you’re saving a lot of time.

Try to spot the little wildlife bridges on the highway!

If you’re keen to do public transport to save money:

• MRT & Bus: This is the budget friendly option. Catch the MRT to Khatib Station and then take the Mandai Khatib Bus, which runs every 20 minutes and costs S$2.50 per person.
• Bus: You can also only take a bus, but be aware you’ll have to change onto Bus 138 or Bus 927 to get all the way into the park.

Shuttle From Other Mandai Parks

If you’re coming from Singapore Zoo, River Wonders, Night Safari, or Rainforest Wild Adventure EAST, you can use the shuttle between the Mandai parks.

This is super handy if you’re doing multiple parks in one day and saves you from needing to walk between the different entrances. I found the drivers super friendly when I wasn’t 100% sure which direction I needed to be going.

Bird Paradise Singapore Tickets

The standard adult ticket to Bird Paradise tickets cost SG$49.00 / US$38.00 for adults and SG$34.00 SGD / US$26.00 for children, if you’re a tourist. Local resident pricing is a few dollars cheaper than this.

I’d definitely recommend booking your tickets online in advance, as it’s quick, easy, and often gives you access to combo deals and special promos. Just make sure you book the correct day. I screwed this up on my first visit, but luckily the staff were super nice about it!

Though in all honesty, in terms of value for money, if you’re here for a few days I highly recommend buying the 5 Attractions Destination Pass (5-Day).

This is exactly what I did, with it costing SG$128.00 SGD / US$100.00 for adults and SG$98.00 / US$77.00 for children. This pass gives you one-time entry to each of the five parks of Rainforest Wild Adventure, Singapore Zoo, River Wonders, Bird Paradise, and Night Safari.

What I Loved (And What I Didn’t)

What I Loved

• The walk-through aviaries: These were easily the highlight of my visit. Watching birds fly freely overhead and around the paths made the whole experience feel incredibly immersive.
• The variety of birds: From tiny, colourful songbirds to giant hornbills and flamingos, there was always something different and so many I’d never seen before!
• The bird presentations: They were genuinely entertaining and showcased the birds’ natural behaviours rather than just getting them to perform random tricks.
• The park layout: It was easy to navigate and never felt overly crowded at all, even on my second visit.
• Lorikeet feeding: This is 100% worth the extra S$10 / US$7.80 and was such a nice way to see their little personalities. I spent about 15 minutes doing this feeding, and the birds loved it!
• Rainy weather: This might sound strange, but visiting during a downpour was actually one of my favourite experiences. The birds seemed much more active, having a bath and spreading their feathers out.

What I Didn’t

• The Singapore heat: On a hot, sunny day, walking around can be pretty exhausting since much of the park is outdoors. There are little AC areas dotted around, but I still struggled a lot. In saying that, it must’ve been a crazy hot day on my recent trip as a lot of the birds were panting.
• Ticket prices: Bird Paradise isn’t a cheap attraction, especially if you’re only visiting one Mandai park. Though nothing in Singapore is overally cheap.
• Some birds can be hiding: Because many of the enclosures are large natural habitats, you might have to spend a little time looking for certain species. Though this is the same for all Mandai parks, they do a great job of replicating their environments.

My Experience Visiting Bird Paradise

I’ll mostly talk about my first visit since I went in with absolutely no idea what to expect. I’d flown in from Langkawi that morning and only had one afternoon in Singapore before heading to Indonesia the next day. Instead of relaxing, I convinced my cousin to come with me to Bird Paradise.

We took a taxi over, and during the drive, it literally started to bucket down with rain!

They do say be prepared for all weather in Singapore, but I wasn’t in the slightest. I’m not going to lie, this rain put a bit of a damper on my spirits. I was really looking forward to this, and without an umbrella or rain jacket, I wasn’t confident this would go well.

Then came my second mistake. I scanned my tickets… only to realise I’d accidentally booked them for the following day, when I’d already be in Indonesia! Thankfully the staff were incredibly understanding. They laughed, let me in anyway, and jokingly made me promise not to come back tomorrow.

A lot of the entrance areas were under cover from the taxi drop-off, so walking out it was nice to see the rain had calmed down a lot.

Walking Through The Avaries

We head through the different areas of the park, starting with the Winged Sanctuary which is where a lot of the rare and threatened species are housed. It’s full of hornbills with their super impressive beaks and a lot of hawks. Honestly, some of the birds here are quite freaky looking and momentarily made me question my love of them.

Nextdoor, we wandered through Penguin Cove, which is a really cool habitat where you essentially can follow the penguins underwater. I loved watching them powerfully jump straight onto a rock from just swimming.

Honestly, it was the walk-through aviaries that completely won me over.

My favorites are:

• The Lory Loft
• Songs of the Forest
• Amazonian Jewels
• Crimson Wetlands

Watching The Bird Presentation

Now I’m skipping forward to my second visit since I didn’t actually go to the Bird Presentation my first time there. I think I was too caught up with the birds, and just being in my happy place.

Nevertheless, I knew I couldn’t miss it, so after spending the morning at Singapore Zoo, I timed things perfectly for the Predators On Wings show at the PropNex Sky Amphitheatre, and oh my gosh this place is huge.

It really didn’t feel like all the seats would fill up as the park seemed pretty quite. Though surprisingly, the crowds quickly came through and I grabbed a middle back seat to watch while I enjoyed an ice cream.

We watched a few different birds show off their hunting skills, an owl showing the impressive head rotate and a couple flying across to different sides of the arena.

It was definitely worth watching, but if I visited again I’d actually choose Wings of the World instead. As someone who’s slightly obsessed with parrots, I think I’d enjoy that one even more.

Bird Feeding

Again, we are fast-forwarding to my second visit, where I knew this was an amazing Mandai Park and wanted to see what experiences they had to take this to the next level.

I did the Lory feeding, as well as the Starling feeding.

The Lory feeding was a big highlight, just their little tongues licking up the nectar mixture, they were loving it. We were given metal bowls on sticks so the birds could jump on, but still be a safe distance from any finger nibbling. This activity lasted a good 15 minutes as all the different types came over for a share.

The Starling feeding on the other hand, wasn’t worth it at all! I love a Starling, so was excited for this, even when I was given a bowl of wiggling grubs. It was a blur, it was a daze, and I was swarmed for less than 10 seconds by Starlings gobbling up the goods, and that was that.

Probably the least value for money I’ve had from anything in Singapore. Literally blink, and you’ve missed it.

Lorikeet feeding: 10/10.

Starling feeding: Save your money.

Rain Vs Sunshine

Now on my first visit, because of all the rain, the birds were super active, enjoying a break from the heat and restyling all their soggy feathers. Surprisingly enough, the rain really took my time there to the next level as the birds seemed so chill and happy.

Though my second time was the middle of the afternoon, and it was crazy hot. Not just for me either, but you could see the birds were struggling as well. They were holding their wings out from their body and panting, they were desperate for a spot of rain to cool them off.

Honestly, I never thought a zoo would be the perfect thing to do in the rain, but when it comes to Bird Paradise, it’s one of the best ways to see it!

The Best Things To Do At Bird Paradise

While you could easily spend hours simply wandering through the different aviaries, there are a few experiences you definitely shouldn’t miss.

These were some of my personal highlights after visiting Bird Paradise twice.

Heart Of Africa

Heart of Africa is the largest walk-through aviary at Bird Paradise, and for me, it’s one of the most impressive areas in the entire park. Inspired by the valleys of Africa, it feels more like you’re hiking through a rainforest than a bird enclosure.

One of my favourite parts was the suspension bridges and elevated boardwalks that take you through different levels. Rather than always looking up at the birds, you’re often right alongside them in the canopy. If you make it to the observation tower at the end, you’ll get an awesome bird’s-eye view across the whole aviary.

My favorite bird in here is the African Greys for their cheeky but smart personalities.

Hong Leong Foundation Crimson Wetlands

Hong Leong Foundation Crimson Wetlands is inspired by the flooded wetlands of Latin America and is home to some pretty colourful residents, including American flamingos, scarlet ibises, roseate spoonbills, and plenty of macaws.

The first thing you’ll notice is the incredible 20-metre waterfall, which paired with the flocks of macaws flying around is super impressive.

One feature I thought was really clever was the clay lick wall. In the wild, macaws gather at riverbanks to eat mineral-rich clay, and Bird Paradise has recreated this behaviour here.

This is actually the only aviary in Bird Paradise without internal support beams, giving the birds completely unobstructed flight paths.

Lory Loft

As someone who owns two cute little cockatiels, I’m a little biased, but Lory Loft was easily my favourite aviary in the entire park. It’s home to more than 20 species of colourful lories, lorikeets, and cockatoos, and you can hear their chatter long before you even walk through the entrance.

Unlike some of the other aviaries where the birds tend to keep their distance, the residents here are incredibly curious. They swoop overhead, perch in the trees around the walkways, and if you’re lucky, they’ll come surprisingly close.

I do love how lories always are so affectionate with each other, I could have happily spent an hour here.

If you’re only going to pay for one animal encounter at Bird Paradise, make it the Lories and Lorikeets Feeding experience. Trust me on this.

Songs Of The Forest

If you enjoy taking your time and spotting birds hidden amongst the trees, you’ll love Songs of the Forest. Modeled after the forests in Southeast Asia, this aviary is much quieter and focuses on threatened and endangered Asian songbirds.

Rather than being wowed by huge flocks flying overhead, this aviary is all about slowing down and appreciating the smaller details. Keep an eye out for the Bali myna, Asian fairy-bluebird, and the striking straw-headed bulbul.

Though my personal favorite is the Nicobar Pigeon, it’s seriously the most beautiful bird to photograph.

The Bird Shows & Feeding Sessions

While simply wandering through the aviaries is reason enough to visit Bird Paradise, I’d definitely recommend planning your day around at least one bird presentation and, if your budget allows, a feeding session.

The feeding was definitely a highlight of my visits and gave me the chance to see the birds much closer and watch their cheeky little personalities.

Bird Paradise has different presentations at the PropNex Sky Amphitheatre: Predators on Wings, featuring birds of prey like eagles, hawks, owls, and vultures, and Wings of the World, with colourful parrots, hornbills, and one of the world’s largest free-flying flocks.

There are also several paid feeding experiences throughout the park, including Lories & Lorikeets, Starlings, Shorebirds, and Cassowaries. They all cost S$10 / US$7.80 each, which does add up if you do multiple like I did.

I’d highly recommend splurging on the Lories & Lorikeets feeding, but I’d definitely skip the Starling feeding.

How Long Do You Need At Bird Paradise?

I’d recommend allowing at least 4 to 5 hours for Bird Paradise. That’s enough time to explore all of the aviaries, watch a bird presentation, do a feeding experience or two, grab something to eat, and still not feel like you’re rushing.

While some visitors race around in 2 to 3 hours, I think you’d be missing one of the best parts of the park… simply slowing down and watching the birds.

I spent around 4 hours on my first visit and could’ve easily stayed longer. There are so many little moments you’ll miss if you’re trying to power through.

If you’re planning on pairing Bird Paradise with another Mandai park, I’d do River Wonders since it’s on the smaller side, or dedicate a full day to Bird Paradise. Trying to squeeze in Singapore Zoo as well like I did is technically possible, but it makes for a very long day, especially in Singapore’s heat.

My Top Tips For Visiting Bird Paradise

Don’t panic if it rains: I weirdly preferred my rainy visit because the birds seemed more active, and it was much cooler walking around.

Book the Lory feeding, skip the Starling feeding: The lorikeets were worth it. The starlings were over in about 10 seconds.

Don’t rush through the aviaries: Some of the best birds are tucked away in the trees, so stop, listen, and actually look around.

Bring a proper camera or make sure your phone is charged: This is one of the most photogenic Mandai parks, especially Crimson Wetlands and Lory Loft. If you have a zoom lens this is the perfect place to bring it out. A lot of my photos here are shot on a 55-200mm.

Choose one bird presentation, not necessarily both: I saw Predators on Wings, but honestly, I’d pick Wings of the World next time because I’m more of a parrot person.

Take breaks in Penguin Cove. It’s indoors, cooler, and a good escape when the humidity starts getting a bit much. I always stop in here multiple times for a breather.

Grab an ice cream: Okay, trust me on this, one of Singapore’s iconic foodie spots is Birds of Paradise, which has delicious and unique gelato flavors… and cones. There’s a location as you enter the park, and it’s a necessary reward after all that walking!

Things To Do After Bird Paradise

Bird Paradise won’t take you all day, so I recommend pairing it with something else to take your Singapore itinerary to the next level:

Spectra Light And Water Show: Another easy evening option around Marina Bay. My Spectra Light Show guide covers the best places to watch it and how to fit it into your Singapore itinerary.

River Wonders: Probably the easiest park to pair with Bird Paradise since it’s smaller and less tiring to explore. My River Wonders Singapore review covers the giant pandas, manatees, and Amazon River Quest.

Night Safari: A great option if you want to stay around Mandai into the evening.

Singapore Zoo: You can visit both in one day, but be prepared for a long and sweaty one. I did exactly that, and my Singapore Zoo review will help you decide whether both parks are worth squeezing in.

Rainforest Wild Adventure: This is a more active experience with walking trails, caves, and adventure-style attractions. Read my Rainforest Wild Adventure review to see whether it sounds like your kind of place.

Gardens By The Bay: Head back into the city and finish the evening with the free Garden Rhapsody light show beneath the Supertrees.

FAQs About Bird Paradise Singapore

Wrap Up: My Bird Paradise Singapore Review

If you hadn’t guessed already, I absolutely loved Bird Paradise. After visiting twice, it’s still my favourite, and a place I’d happily return to every time I’m in Singapore.

Whether you’re a fellow bird nerd or just looking for something a little different from a traditional zoo, I genuinely think Bird Paradise is worth adding to your itinerary.

Just don’t rush your visit, spend some time soaking up the incredible aviaries, and if your budget allows, definitely book the Lories & Lorikeets feeding.