We have been really busy this long weekend and have arranged lots of programmes. Yesterday, we went to the Jurong Bird Park. Although we are Singaporeans, sadly to say, it's been almost 20+ years since we last really visited the Bird Park. I vaguely remembered our last visit was during our primary school days!
I really had no impression of the environment. Both dear and I felt it was really boring to see all the birds. However, as we wanted to bring the kids on an excursion, we had to plan somewhere. We decied to settle for the Bird Park as we had been to the zoo several times.
Weather was good and we reached there around 12.30p.m. We were greeted by a friendly staff who kindly explained to us the different ticketing packages. Well, we tok the one with monorail ride as well as lory bird feeding which cost $70 and that excludes Jovan cos he's still under 3. My goodness! We settled for lunch first before we entered. Just a simple bowl of laksa and wanton noodles cost us another 20 bucks. $100 before we even entered!
Our little 'J's were very excited. Jovin was dressed to the nines. Wanted her to wear casual with sandals instead but she insisted on dress and boots. We relented cos we thought it was harmless anyway rather than having her throw tantrums. So why not let her choose the dressing style she prefers and let her enjoy her trip.
Jovan put on his shades intially but he soon took both the cap and shades off.
We ventured into the penguin cave and Jovin intially thought the penguins were fake, haha! Both of them stood excitedly along the panes and stared at the penguins. It was so cooling that we wished all were air-conditioned hehe.
As we walked, we saw the flamingos, pelicans, some real gigantic birds which I've really forgotten the names.
We managed to catch many bird shows which included the parrots, eagles etc. and all of us truly enjoyed and were especially impressed when the parrots sang songs in various languages! Jovin was appalled and asked me if they were playing radio!
We also chanced upon some parrot mascots. Wanted to let Jovin to take alone but she was a bit fearful so she pulled me along. We managed to have our only family photo shot taken with the parrots too cos it was really tough to get Jovan to focus.
It was a humid afternoon and after the last show at 4.30p.m. We were exhausted so we brought the kids to the playground where we could take a breather.
Soon after, we took the monorail ride and proceeded to our last stop o.e lory loft so that the kids could get to feed the birds. Didn't expect the queue was so long and by the time we reached the loft, it was nearing closing time but we still managed to let the kids lay their hands in feeding the lory birds.
Both little 'J's truly enjoyed the experience but Jovan was too short so dear had to carry him. One of the birds actually poked at Jovin and she was taken aback for that instant.
After feeding, we proceeded to the swinging bridge where the kids jumped and hopped. We walked all the way back to the main entrance as the last train has already departed. That was the time when I managed to take few proper shots of Jovan as he walked and Jovin sat in the pram.
We left the park at around 6.30p.m and took some nice shots for the kids as they sat on the Ben and Jerry's cows.
It was a wonderful experience spent. However, it was a long and tiring day indeed as we reached home around 10p.m after having dinner at Jurong Point. The kids were dead tired and slept soon after. However, compared to the zoo, dear and I still prefered the zoo. Looks like won't be returning to bird park in the near future but we are glad the kids had a great time.
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