Visit to KL Bird Park, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Posted on Feb 10, 2012 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Travel

Kuala Lumpur Bird Park or KL Bird Park is located in the scenic Lake Gardens and is the home to more than 3,000 birds. Although it is well-renowned globally, I’m sure many of you didn’t know that KL Bird Park is the world’s largest free-flight walk-in aviary – in simple terms, KL Bird Park is the world’s largest covered bird park where the birds could roam free. Sound exciting?

KL Bird Park tickets

Ticket counter

Signboards

Daily Activities

There is a signboard listing out the daily activities.

Rules

Park Map

Love Aviary

Lovebirds

Sun Conure

Free-Flight Zone

At KL Bird Park, the birds will greet you right from the entrance as majority of these birds are able to roam free throughout the entire park.

Jezebelle can’t stop admiring the birds

Fish & Bird food vending machine

One of the activities in KL Bird Park that is a must is bird feeding. Fish & Bird food can be bought for just MYR 1.00 (two 50 cent coins) from a vending machine. The bird food is conveniently stored inside a capsule when you purchase them. The same food can also be used to feed the fish as they are plenty of ponds with fish all over the park.

Fish feeding

Koi fish

Birds like storks wander all over the park

Indian Blue Peafowl

Peacocks are seen eating fruits

The male, also known as a peacock

Jezebelle encounters a peacock displaying its feather

Jezebelle imitates a peacock display with a peacock tutu

Red Jungle Fowl

White Peafowl

A flock of Victorian Crowned Pigeons

Victorian Crowned Pigeon

Hornbill Park

Southern Ground Hornbill

World of Parrots

Changeable Hawk-Eagle

Changeable Hawk-Eagle, also known as Crested Hawk-Eagle, is a medium-large raptor which breeds in southern Asia, Indonesia and the Philippines.

Black Eagle

Black Eagle is a bird of prey which breeds in tropical Asia.

Blue Green Macaw

Congo African Grey Parrot, a subspecies of African Grey Parrot

African Grey Parrot, also known as the Grey Parrot is found in the rainforest of West and Central Africa. Grey Parrot is regarded as one of the most intelligent birds.

Palm Cuckatoo

The Palm Cuckatoo, also known as the Goliath Cockatoo, is a large smoky-grey or black parrot of the cockatoo family. The Palm Cuckatoo is distributed in New Guinea island in Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, and northern Queensland, Australia.

Moluccan Cuckatoo

Moluccan Cuckatoo or M2, also known as Salmon-crested Cockatoo, is among the largest of the white cockatoos.

Rainbow Lorikeet

Rainbow Lorikeet is a well-known subspecies of Lorikeet or Lory and is found in Australia, eastern Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu.

Lories feeding takes place from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm daily. For only MYR 2.00, you can experience feeding Lories also popularly known lorikeets.

Lories feeding

Angel lends her hand to feed Lories

As Angel was envious of Jezebelle and her bird-feeding activities, she braved herself and became adventurous by lending her hand to feed the lorikeets. As lorikeets are known for their love for nectar, honey is what the keeper uses to attract the lories. You’ll be provided a cup of milk (with honey) and the entire flocks of lorikeet will be all over you.

Lories love Angel

Waterfall Aviary

Waterfall at the Waterfall Aviary

Jezebelle looks excited and happy

Jezebelle poses with a peacock in full display

Peacock in full plumage

Flamingoes

Children’s Playground

Children’s Playground

Playground

Bird Show

The next Bird Show is about to begin

The Bird Show which takes place daily at 12:30 pm and 3:30 pm at the Amphitheatre (with an additional show at 10:30 am during the Public Holidays) is not to be missed.

Videos of the Bird Show in Kuala Lumpur Bird Park

Flightless Birds

Emu

Emu is the second-largest extant bird in the world by height after the ostrich. Emu is the largest bird native to Australia, reach up to 2 metres (6.6 ft) in height and can sprint at 50 km/h (31 mph).

Emu and Ostrich are part of the breeding programs in KL Bird Park

Southern Cassowary

The Southern Cassowary is the third tallest and second heaviest living bird, smaller only than the ostrich and emu.

Nursery

At the nursery, little children (and some adults) get to see, touch and hold chicks and ducklings.

Jezebelle holds a chick

Jezebelle holds a chick with a one hand

Chicks

Jezebelle is excited with so many chicks

Jezebelle learns how to hold a duckling from daddy

Jezebelle holds a duckling better and with care

Ducklings

Brahminy Land

Brahminy Kite

Brahminy Kite, also known as Red-backed Sea-eagle, is a medium-sized eagle found in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Australia.

Spotted Wood Owl

Spotted Wood Owl belongs to earless owl genus and is found in regions surrounding Borneo.

Flamingo Pond

Flamingoes

Pelicans and storks

Mandarin ducks

Jezebelle at Flamingo Pond

Jezebelle feeds the fish

Four Mandarin ducks line up in sequence

Pelican in the water

Pelican

Photo Booth

Photo booth

Take photos with exotic birds

For MYR 30, you can have your photo taken with exotic birds!

Family photo at Kuala Lumpur Bird Park

Overall, Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is a beautiful place with plenty of birds for viewing. The park is well-maintained with the birds in excellent health, unlike other zoos in Malaysia. The kids will definitely love it as well as the adults but the admission price is a little pricey. Even so, it is worth it.

Hornbill Gift Shop

Hornbill Gift Shop

For souvenir, there are tons of gifts you can get from Hornbill Gift Shop, although for this round, we didn’t get anything as the experience and the photograph with the exotic birds were sufficient for us.

Angry Birds plush toys

Getting There

By KTM Commuter Train (KTM)

1. Alight at Kuala Lumpur Station
2. Board a taxi or walk to KL Bird Park

By Bus

• Rapid KL number 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

Map

View Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens in a larger map

Opening Hours

9:00 am – 6:00 pm Daily

Tickets

Promotion (Extended to June 30, 2013)
Adult – MYR 15.00 with J Card

Normal Rates
Adult – MYR 48.00 (MYR 25.00 with MyKad)
Child (3-12 years old) – MYR 38.00 (MYR 12.00 with MyKid)

Contact Information

Address: Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, 920 Jalan Cenderawasih, Taman Tasik Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Phone: +60 3 2272 1010
Fax: +60 3 2273 5428

Useful Information

• Bring your own food whether they are home-made sandwiches or take-away would be a better option than having your lunch at the restaurants at the KL Bird Park as they don’t check your bags at the entrance. Likewise, there are many restaurants located just nearby.
• Bring your own water bottles and drink plenty of water as the hot and humid weather can make you dehydrated in a short time.
• Bring mosquito repellent spray in order to prevent mosquito and insect bites.

Resources

Official Website:

• KL Bird Park Official Website

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