1971 AD began the Jurong Bird Park era
Jurong Bird Park opened on January 3, 1971 AD and became one of Singapore's defining wildlife memories for local families and international visitors. That long run explains why the name still carries emotional weight, even after operations moved.
January 3, 2023 was the final day
On January 3, 2023 AD, Jurong Bird Park closed to visitors for good, exactly on its 52nd opening anniversary. The official closure note also records a lifetime total of 41 million visitors, showing the scale of its public role in Singapore's tourism memory.
May 8, 2023 opened a new chapter
Bird Paradise welcomed first guests on May 8, 2023 AD in Mandai Wildlife Reserve. The current park spans 17 ha (42 acres), and is presented with more than 3,500 birds from over 400 species across eight major walk-through aviaries.
What returning visitors still recognize
Returning visitors often recognize the same core appeal: close-up feeding moments, live avian presentations, and immersive walk-through habitats. In practice, the emotional continuity remains strong, while logistics are now built around Mandai Wildlife Reserve and its modern transport and pass ecosystem.