Group CEO of Mandai Wildlife Group Mike Barclay said: “When the Mandai Rejuvenation Project was envisioned, we wanted Bird Paradise to exemplify our commitment to operating open, immersive wildlife parks that place animal welfare at the centre of what we do.”
“The support facilities are also of the highest standard, including a state-of-the-art avian hospital and an extensive breeding facility,” he added.
Bird Paradise will also provide the group with a platform to further its education programmes, capacity-building initiatives and work to protect threatened bird species across the region, he said.
As part of a sustainability push throughout the precinct, Mandai Wildlife Group said that Bird Paradise will be applying to be certified under the Landscape Excellence Assessment Framework.
It will install rooftop solar panels where space is available and incorporate “passive design to achieve thermal comfort and avoid glare in the large visitor spaces”.
“More than 5,000 trees have also been planted throughout the park to recreate natural habitats and provide shade for visitors,” the group said, adding that energy-efficient hybrid ventilation systems would be used to replace air-conditioning where possible.
“For areas where air-conditioning is required, water and energy-saving measures will be implemented, allowing spaces such as Penguin Cove to achieve the Green Mark Platinum for non-residential buildings.”