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One of the best destinations in the world for a family holiday, Singapore provides countless hours of fun and adventure for young and old alike. While the city is known for its cutting edge technology and modern theme parks, it is also home to some truly stunning natural attractions that give you the chance to get up close with wildlife. The Jurong Bird Park is one such example and is definitely worth visiting when on a holiday here. Opened in 1971, this popular attraction is a well known bird sanctuary and features one of the world's largest free-flying aviaries. Within the park you will find over 5,000 birds that are housed in areas that mirror those of their natural habitats. Set amidst an expansive area of around 20.5 hectares, the park offers an appreciation for nature and the feathered friends who inhabit our planet! As you explore the park make sure you head to the African Waterfall Aviary where the massive walk-in aviary gives you a chance to view more than 600 birds from Africa that enjoy free flight. The aviary which towers to a height of 13 stories is spread across 2 hectares and is where one will find such species as rollers, crested guinea fowls, iridescent starling, red and yellow barbets and parrots. The African Waterfall Aviary is where you will find a huge man-made waterfall as well, which is the tallest of its kind in the world. Also worth visiting is the section known as the Lory Loft; this 9-storey tall attraction is home to native Australian birds. Brightly coloured lory and lorikeets fly around here and there and the highlight for visitors, especially for kids is the feeding time where they can get involved. The park's Penguin Coast is the place to visit if you love these adorable Antarctic birds. This area has both an indoor and outdoor section; view King penguins as well as Humboldt and Macaroni penguins swim and dive in the indoor section, while the outdoor area is where you will find African penguins. The Jungle Jewels section with its tropical birds and Flamingo Lake which has hundreds of flamingos are among the other not to be missed sections here, while the various bird shows also provide much fun and laughter for the entire family. Families looking for a centrally located 5 star hotel Singapore from which to visit the many local attractions in the city can stay at Raffles Hotel Singapore. Situated within easy reach of the financial district as well, this luxurious Singapore hotel also provides the very best in modern comforts and conveniences. Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+
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