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February 11, 2015

Jurong Bird Park ~ Asia's Largest Bird Paradise

Singapore has so much to offer children and kids at heart ~ and Jurong Bird Park is one of them

Jurong Bird Park is Asia's largest birds paradise. It is home to almost 5,000 birds across 400 species (yes that many!).

Here you can find different species of birds fly, swim and roam freely.

The park's major attractions include:

1. Penguin Coast - houses nearly 500 penguins across 5 species.

2. Lory Loft - a 9 storey high enclosure (the structure is so huge, it's hard too tell, you are in a bird cage) that offers close encounters with colorful lories that you can feed.

3. Waterfall Aviary - a 30 meter high man-made waterfalls, the largest walk-in aviary in the world. We did not see much birds though and this attraction was in need of a little up-keeping.

4. Bird Shows - Jurong Bird Zoo also runs numerous shows:

High Flyers Show (Pools Amphitheater; shows at 11am and 3pm) - is a showcase of birds' skills. My boys love the low flying birds as they did exhibition flights across the arena. Very colorful and entertaining.
King of the Skies (Hawk Arena; shows at 10am and 4pm) - is a display of hunting birds' skills. It was educational to learn about hawks, falcons, vultures as they parade around.
Lunch with Parrots (Songbird Terrace; show at 1pm) We gave this one a miss, over Breakfast with the Orangutan at the Singapore Zoo)

5. Birds of Play - is a water playground (yehey)! Remember to bring trunks and swimwear for your little ones.

Located near the water playground is Safari Scoops. A perfect cool down and last stop at the bird park.

TIPS:

If you intend to do numerous zoo parks suggest you get the park hopper tickets via their website: PARK HOPPER TICKET for discounts.

The park is huge. Get the ticket with tram access. You can hop on and hop off anytime. I suggest you do a full ride first to familiarize yourself with the area before touring the park on foot.

The park opens at 830am. Come early to get the most out of the park. Any later would probably be too hot to enjoy your tour.

Wear comfortable shoes and bring lots of water. Don't forget your umbrella or cap and insect repellant.

Jurong is about 30-40 minutes away the city center. There are various transportation options:

MRT via the East West Green Line alight at Boon Lay (EW27) then transfer to a connecting bus at the bus interchange, bus no. 194 or 251 OR
Direct bus via Singapore Attraction Express (SAEx). Check SAEx website for their schedule OR
Like what we did take a taxi cab.

February 8, 2015

A sure hit attraction for picture obsessed individuals!

Trick Eye Museums have literally taken the world by storm, and I fully understand why.

How can one resist, a picture perfect opportunity to get a shot or two, right next to really interesting and original 3D artworks and
backdrops?

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Trick Eye Museum is finally in Singapore.

It is located in Resorts World, Sentosa, right next to the Malaysian Food Street, just a few meters away the Universal Studio.

Entrance to the Trick Eye was included in the Sentosa 1 Day Play Pass we bought. Otherwise, a ticket would cost you SGD20 for children and SGD25 for adults.

For discounted rates, you may opt for the RW combo/bundle tickets, through the Resorts World website.

I have posted some of our favorite photos below.

TIPS:

Know your angles.

You may borrow a selfie stick from the museum, so don't fret if you forgot to bring your own.

Don't rush into the exhibit. Take you time and shoot from the recommended photo-shooting angle.

There is no rest room inside, so do your business before entering.

Get the most out of the museum. Come on a weekday to avoid the crowd.

Your imagination is the limit!

For more information and tips on Sentosa Singapore, please visit my other posts... SENTOSA SINGAPORE

February 7, 2015

The Luge and Skyride at Singapore Sentosa

Included in our Sentosa 1 Day Play Pass is roundtrip ride to the Sentosa Skyline Luge.

The line at the Luge was long and winding (literally)... but that was fine since this ride is a MUST try when visiting Sentosa.

The Luge and Skyride are actually two rides.

The Luge takes you downhill, while the Skyride takes you back up.
The ride downhill takes approximately 5 minutes, and the skyride about 10 minutes.

The LUGE is a gravity thrill ride, with a unique braking system that takes cruising or speeding downhill. I was only at cruising speed though since I was riding with my youngest. However, hubby and my eldest son were (hmmn...carefully) speeding downhill.

The Skyride was like riding a ferris wheel only lateral. I was a bit scared for the boys, as we were seated very high up, traversing on cable!

VERDICT

It was fun riding the Luge and the Skyride. Although the boys loved the Skyride more. I think the height adds to the excitement.
I can't say the Luge is really safe, since I saw a teen girl with bruised elbow being attended by the Luge medics. I guess one needs to exercise caution in steering the luge, especially next to steep corners.
Be careful driving, but don't forget to have fun!
It can be hot up on the Skyride so apply sunblock for protection.
Be careful with loose belongings, especially your cellphones, cameras and wallets. Please avoid booboos.

For updated pricing please visit the Sentosa website: SENTOSA LUGE AND SKYRIDE.

For more travel tips on Sentosa, please visit also our other Sentosa Posts: Singapore Day 6 - SENTOSA.