Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
About 3,000 members of the public flocked to Bird Paradise at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve on the first day of its soft opening on May 8, 2023. Bird Paradise’s soft launch period runs till 26 May 2023 and about 20,000 guests are expected in the first week.
As a special welcome surprise for the early birds, the first eight guests to enter Bird Paradise on May 8 scored a one-year Friends of Wildlife membership, which entitles them to unlimited visits to any of the four wildlife parks at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve. Existing members will get a complimentary Bird Discovery Tour.
The tokens of appreciation were presented by Mike Barclay, Group CEO of Mandai Wildlife Group, who was joined by management and staff who greeted the first guests at the park entrance.
Early birds to Bird Paradise were greeted and welcomed by management and staff at the entrance of the Bird Paradise.
Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
As visitors streamed in, they were enthralled by the first flight of avian presentations as well as the up-close interactions with many feathered friends at feeding sessions and keeper talks in the eight large walk-through aviaries and the Ocean Network Express Penguin Cove.
As one of the last batch of birds to move to Bird Paradise, the penguins continue to explore their new state-of-the-art, multi-level indoor habitat while guests look on in awe of the fascinating oceanic life of penguins, both above and underwater.
To give the avian residents time to settle in, and make operational adjustments where needed, the park is operating at 75 percent capacity, before ramping up capacity for the June school holiday season.
From dining with the penguins at Penguin Cove Café to feasting on the waterfall views at Crimson Restaurant, all in-park F&B at Bird Paradise, except for Penguin Cove Restaurant and Bird Bakery, are now open for diners to enjoy.
To mark the opening of Bird Paradise and Mandai Wildlife West, the ungated public node that serves as the gateway to the new bird
he 2,000-seat Sky Amphitheatre was filled at the 12.30pm Wings of the World avian presentation. Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
park, select tenants at Mandai Wildlife West including Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique & Sandwich Bar and A&W® Restaurants are launching opening specials for a limited time.
Please refer to the details below for more information on the opening specials at Mandai Wildlife West:
DINING OUTLETS
A&W® Restaurants
Raise your glasses to a special promotional price of $2 for A&W® Root Beer, valid only on 8 May 2023 for dine-in and takeaway.
Friends of Wildlife and Friends of Wildlife Plus members are entitled to a free A&W® Root Beer* with any combo purchased in a single receipt, valid from 8 May 2023 for dine-in and takeaway.
*Limited to one redemption per day per one Friends of Wildlife or Friends of Wildlife Plus membership card, regardless of the number of combos purchased.
Location: #02-01
Opening Hours: 9:00am – 9:00pm
Birds of Paradise Gelato Boutique & Sandwich Bar
Enjoy a range of tropical flavours exclusive to Mandai Wildlife West.
Location: #02-03
Opening Hours: 9:00am – 8:00pm
Coffee House by Old Chang Kee
Be treated to special set menus and promotions, including an All-Day Paradise Breakfast set at $10.90 and other bundle promotions.
Location: #02-04
Opening Hours: 9:00am – 9:00pm weekdays; 8:00am –9:00pm weekends
Signature dishes of Crimson Restaurant. Photo credit: Mandai Wildlife Group
Han’s Union
Savour the Meatless Tuna Puff, the only plant-based tuna puff pastry in Singapore. Available at $4.50 each, with a buy 2 get 1 free offer available!
Complete your meal with a free soup and drink set with any selected mains.
Enjoy a 28 per cent discount on the Super Saver Bundle at $25, which consists of Signature Hainanese Pork Chop with Rice, Plant-Based Hainanese Pork Chop Kosong with Rice and Deep Fried Chicken Nuggets.
All promos are valid from now to 1 August 2023.
Location: #02-02
Opening Hours: 8:00am – 9:00pm
Pavilion Banana Leaf
For the first month of Bird Paradise’s soft opening, present your admission ticket to enjoy a piece of Dahi Puri on the house.
Dig into signature sets for two and try out new plant-based items exclusive to Mandai Wildlife West.
Location: #02-06
Opening Hours: 11:00am – 4:00pm, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Starbucks
From 8 to 31 May 2023, enjoy a free choice of plant-based milk (choose from soy, oat, almond or coconut) with any drink purchase
**Valid for all drink purchases, limited to one choice per drink.
Get a free Starbucks reusable cup with every $20 purchase*
*While stocks last, limit to first 2,000 customers
In addition, enjoy a 50-cent discount on your favourite drink when you bring a reusable cup or tumbler!
Location: #02-05
Opening Hours: 9:00am – 9:00pm
RETAIL OUTLETS
Cheers
Enjoy exclusive one-for-one deals only at Mandai Wildlife West.
Location: #02-07
Opening Hours: 9:00am – 9:00pm
UnPackt
#JointhePackt! to take part in engaging sustainability workshops focused on upcycling and make-and-take categories. The workshops are designed to spark your interest in sustainability and help you explore new avenues in your sustainability journey. Don’t miss this chance to discover something that piques your interest and broadens your knowledge in sustainability.
For the month of May & June, sign up for the workshop with Bird Paradise tickets and enjoy 10 per cent off the workshop tickets.
Also, enjoy 10 per cent off a Pockeat Food Bag.
Location: #02-09
Opening Hours: 9:00am – 9:00pm
Singapore, Bird Paradise is one of Asia’s largest bird parks. The 17-hectare park is home to 3,500 birds from 400 species, of which 24 per cent of species are threatened. Designed to encourage discovery at every turn, Bird Paradise welcomes visitors into immersive and naturalistic mixed-species habitats in eight large walk-through aviaries that reflect different biomes of the world from dense African rainforests, South American wetlands, Southeast Asian paddy fields, to Australian dry eucalypt forests, and more. Other unique experiences include a state-of-the-art penguin habitat and animal programmes at the 2,000 seater, Sky Amphitheatre.
Avian care, research and conservation are integral to the park. Key focus species include Asian Songbirds and Hornbills, with Bird Paradise the home of over 20 species – making it the world’s largest living genetic reserve of Hornbills under human care. The park will also be involved in over 75 ex-situ globally managed breeding programmes and conservation programmes where several species are directly linked to regional field conservation projects.
Bird Paradise is located at 20 Mandai Lake Road, 729825.
More information can be found at www.mandai.com
