KL Bird Park (Animal)

 KL bird park

·         Location

Just 10 minutes from the city center is 20.9 acres of land dedicated to some 3000 birds from at least 200 species. This land is their home and that is the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park. 90% of the birds at the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park can be found locally while the remaining 10% were imported from overseas.

·         Overview

The Bird Park's history dates back from 1888 when the Lake Gardens was first established. The Bird Park was part of the Lake Gardens back then but the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park itself was only established back in 1991. Other attractions of the Lake Gardens include the Butterfly Park Kuala Lumpur, the Orchid and Hibiscus Gardens, TheNational Monument and an artificial lake. The Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is definitely a tourist spot not to be missed as it is the world's largest free flight aviary.

Visitors can take long strolls along the walkway of the park while enjoying the view of birds of various colors and sizes. With every step you take, there will definitely be birds that catch your attention. Some of the main attractions of the park are the hornbill park, the flamingo pond, the world of parrots, the egg incubation area, the bird gallery and education center just to name a few. Daily activities at the Bird Park include bird shows, eagle feeding, hornbill feeding and so much more.

If you are a fan of bird-watching or a photography fanatic, the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is a place you would want to visit. Other than the Bird Park, there are some historical places in the area that you can visit too. They are theIslamic Art Museum and the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station.

·         Admission & Opening Hours

Adults RM48

Children (ages 3 - 12) RM38

MyKad Holders (i.e. Malaysians)

Adults RM20

Children RM10

 Open Daily from 9am - 6pm

Tip #1 If you are a foreigner living in Malaysia, show your Malaysian driving license and get into the park at the discounted MyKad price.

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Tip #2 If you are a tourist on a budget and not keen to spend the RM48 ticket price (expensive by Malaysian standards), take lunch at the Hornbill Restaurant instead. This restaurant is perched above the edge of the Bird Park, underneath the aviary netting so if you sit outside on the balcony you will be visited by some of the park’s braver birds such as hornbills. Indeed if the waiter is slow in clearing your plate, a hornbill might jump on the table to snatch any leftovers. I can recommend the curry dishes together with an ice cold Tiger beer or perhaps a fresh kalamansi juice with sour plums. Delicious! After lunch, if you are still not tempted to part with the RM 45 park entrance fee, you can pop across the street and see the Orchid and Hibiscus Gardens which are free on weekdays.

Having said that you should really go inside the Bird Park - it is not expensive compared to similar places in other countries.

The Hornbill Restaurant is open daily from 9am - 8pm.

·         How to Get to KL Bird Park

You can find the location on my map of KL Lake Gardens If you are driving and like to rely on SatNav the GPS address is : Bird Park. GPS coordinates: N3 08.581 E101 41.294

If you prefer to navigate the old-fashioned way:

• From Jalan Bangsar, head straight towards KTM Railway Station round-a-bout, turn left towards Masjid Negara.

• From Jalan Mahameru, turn left into Jalan Parlimen. At traffic light, turn right towards the Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens.

A free car park is available outside the Bird Park but it can get full up at peak times and public holidays. Better arrive early.

By public transport

Rapid KL Bus No. B115 from Kotaraya to Jalan Parlimen.

KL Hop-On-Hop-Off Double Decker Tour Bus Service, disembark at Station No. 14 in front of KL Bird Park Main Entrance. Buses available at every 30 to 45 minutes interval.

By KTM Commuter Train, disembark at the Old Railway Kuala Lumpur Station located near the National Mosque.

Public taxis – A taxi ticket counter is available at the Bird Park for your return journey.