Stroll by means of mist shrouded Bali jungles or Papuan rainforests, hear bird calls and the rustling in the dense foliage where birds go about their business of seeking for food, building nests and mating. Catch a glimpse of flying birds in shafts of sunlight. All this is feasible at Bali Bird Park which houses 1 of the largest and finest collections of Indonesian birds and birds from Africa, South America and Australia.
The two ha park offers sanctuary to about 1,000 birds of 250 various species. Mixed species are displayed in their natural habitats in big walk in aviaries where vantage points have been supplied to view the birds whilst other birds range freely in the grounds. The Toraja home is yet another inventive display where visitors can stand practically eye to eye with several owl species. A lot more than 2000 species of plants and 50 varieties of palms have been planted and ponds and waterfalls with water lilies designed to present a naturally stunning garden setting to show off the birds to their very best advantage. The birds are displayed in regions that mimic their natural habitats.
The park’s layout is developed so that visitors can walk by way of the numerous regions of the globe certain to each and every species on display. The extensive collection in the park consists of the world’s rarest bird, the Bali Starling. Other bird species on display incorporate the Papuan Bird of Paradise, Javan Hawks, Serpent Eagles, Congo Grey Parrots, South American Scarlet Macaws, Toucans, Cassowaries, cranes, storks, pelicans, Tanzanian Flamingos and several more. A number of tame Indonesian Hornbills, South American Macaws and cockatoos interact with visitors at the Park’s Guyu Guyu Corner.
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