KL Bird Park
The KL Bird Park is reputed to be the largest walk-in free-flight aviary in the world. It is situated on 21 acres of green valley terrain. There are more than 2,000 birds from about 200 species of local and foreign birds. It was officially opened by the Queen, Tuanku Bainun in 1991.
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About KL Bird Park or Taman Burung Kuala Lumpur
It is divided into 4 zones
- Zone 1 and 2 are the free-flight zones
- Zone 3 is the Hornbill Park and
- Zone 4 is where the birds are placed in separate cages and mini aviaries.
In zones 1, 2 and 3 birds are free in the aviary which closely resembles their natural habitat. With this free-flight concept, birds are able to breed naturally in this environment.
This park gets more than 200,000 visitors a year and is one of the most popular tourist destination in Kuala Lumpur.
Walk through the park and see hornbills, ostriches, emus and lorikeets and many other birds.
Address
- Safari Bird Park & Wonderland Sdn Bhd
920 Jalan Cenderawasih, Taman Tasik Perdana
50480 Kuala Lumpur - (it is just 10 minutes drive from anywhere within Kuala Lumpur)
- info@klbirdpark.com
Official Website
Telephone
- 603-2272 1010
- 603-2273 5428 Fax
Opening Hours
- Daily 9 AM to 6 PM (including weekends and public holidays)
Lorikeets
| Adult (non-Malaysian) | RM 42 |
|---|---|
| Child (non-Malaysian) | RM 32 |
| Adult (Malaysian with MyKad) | RM 15 |
| Child (Malaysian with MyKid) | RM 6 |
* MyKad and MyKid are Malaysian Identity Cards which one must produce to prove identification.
* Infants below 3 years old - free
Amphitheater
| Time | Programs | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM | Photography with birds | Zone 4 - Feathered Friends |
| 10:30 AM | Free-flying Birds Feeding | Zone 1 - next to Brahminy Land |
| 11:30 AM | Hornbills Feeding | Zone 3 - Hornbill Park |
| 10 AM - 5 PM | Parrots and Lories Feeding | Zone 4 - World of Parrots |
| 12:30 PM | Bird Show | Zone 4 - Amphitheater |
| 10 AM - 5 PM | Ostrich and Emu Feeding | Zone 4 - Flightless Birds |
| 2:30 PM | Eagles Feeding | Zone 1 - Brahminy Land |
| 3:30 PM | Bird Show | Zone 4 - Amphitheater |
| 4 PM | Milky Stork Feeding | Zone 4 - Waterfall Aviary |
- Additional Bird Show at 10.30am, Zone 4 Amphitheater on Public Holidays only.
- All activities are subject to changes due to weather conditions.
Dos and Don'ts
Hornbills
- do take note of the safety precautions to ensure your visit to the KL Bird Park is a pleasant and memorable one.
- food wrappings, empty cans and bottles, cigarette buds and other debris can also be hazardous to the birds. Do use the litter bins provided in the park.
- Some birds may have sharp claws and bills, while others can bite hard without warning. Do respect them and do not touch, disturb, throw objects or shout at them at any time.
- Wrong type of food may cause serious problems to the birds. Do not feed the birds on your own.
- Do not pick flowers, collect feathers, damage plants or catch the birds.
- Do watch your steps and be extra careful when walking in the park as they can be slippery and uneven. You should wear proper footwear when planning to visit the park.
Mandarin Ducks
Breeding Program
The breeding program, started in 2002, had been very successful. Birds in the breeding program include the
Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae)
Emu
This native Australian bird have no difficulties in adapting to Malaysian climate, making it one of the most successfully bred bird species in KL Bird Park. A total of 37 emus were produced from the initial 6 parent birds.
During each breeding season which takes place between December to February every year, the dark-green thick-shelled eggs laid by female birds are collected and placed in incubators and the chicks are hand-raised, giving careful attention to their diet and general health.
African Grey Parrot (Psittacus erithacus)
African Grey Parrot
The African Grey Parrot is considered the most intelligent parrot species in the world.
From just one pair of parent bird, they have so far produced 14 healthy African Grey Parrots.
You can check them out at the World of Parrots and the Feathered Friends Photo Booth in Zone 4.
Yellow-billed Stork (Mycteria ibis)
Yellow Billed Stock
The breeding of these Yellow-billed Storks started in 2003. Nesting colonies can be seen at various locations in the free-flight area of the park.
The eggs are incubated by the parent birds themselves.
They chicks are then taken down from their nests and hand-raised to ensure the survival of these chicks.
Silver Pheasant, Lophura nycthemera
This is one of the latest bird species that have been successfully breed under this breeding programme.
Nine eggs were incubated in 2007 and all hatched into healthy chicks.
How to get to the Lake Gardens
Taxi
- By far the simplest way is by taxi. It should cost you no more than RM15 per taxi per way, anywhere within Kuala Lumpur. Alight at the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park main entrance.
- To go back to the city, wait at the Bird Park. There are usually taxis prowling for customers there.
Bus
- RapidKL buses numbers B101 or B112. Alight at the Dayabumi Complex and walk (5 minutes) towards Masjid Negara. From there it is a short walk to the park. Cost - RM2 per person.
- RapidKL bus number B115. Alight at Jalan Parliamen.
- If you use the KL Hop-On-Hop-Off it will stop right in front of the KL Bird Park main entrance. Frequency of service is about 30 minutes. Cost between RM12 to RM65 per person, depending on the package you select.
KTM Kommuter
- Stop at the Old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station. Walk towards Masjid Negara. The Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens is located right behind the Masjid Negara. This should cost you no more than RM2 per person.
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Attractions Around Lake Gardens & Tugu Negara
KL Lake Gardens | Lake Gardens Map | KL Bird Park | KL Deer Park | KL Orchid Garden | KL Butterfly Park | National Planetarium | Tun Razak Memorial | Tugu Negara | Parliament House | Carcosa | Masjid Negara
