Group CEO of Mandai Wildlife Group Mike Barclay said the animal care team and veterinarians have been carrying out the “mammoth task” of moving more than 3,000 birds from Jurong to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve.
Their previous home, Jurong Bird Park, closed on Jan 3 this year.
Mr Barclay said the “great migration” was a first-time experience for both the birds and the employees.
“I am glad to share that they are all settling in well at their new home. We look forward to welcoming everyone who’s eager to visit the new park during this run-in period.”
Visitors can look forward to seeing the world’s largest population of hornbills under human care, many of them flying free in some of the eight walk-through aviaries in the park. The aviaries are inspired by different habitats from around the globe.
At the Sky Amphitheatre, two new avian presentations will take flight – Predators on Wings and Wings of the World.
The two shows will have a new format and content, while retaining some elements from the previous Kings of the Skies and High Flyers presentations at Jurong Bird Park, said the wildlife group.
Guests can also opt for a keeper-led experience or take a “backstage pass” to discover what goes into caring for the birds at the park.
These include an exclusive look into the Avian Healthcare and Research Centre, where they can observe the vets in action as they provide the best care for their charges.
They can also catch a glimpse of the many conservation breeding programmes that the park participates in, including ones for Asian Songbirds and threatened parrot species.
Additional behind-the-scenes tours will be launched throughout the year, said Mandai Wildlife Group.