The entrance.
KL Bird Park prides itself as the world’s largest free-flight walk-in aviary. While efforts to replicate a jungle atmosphere seems to be working for the birds, it doesn’t do any good for us humans. The fact that it’s free-flight means that the birds are everywhere or nowhere.
They’re so far away. What’s the point of visiting a bird park when you can’t see them up-close? The nets hovering above the park are too low, might as well cage the birds.
Birds are semi-tamed. The free-roaming ones might run/fly away from you, some might try to snatch your food. I had to tiptoe like a thief in the night for this shot.
We spotted this snobbish peacock which refused to come down for a shot.
Thank goodness, one came. We hurried ourselves. My brother seemed uncomfortable.
If you ask me, I honestly think the place is not well-maintained. According to the official website, “…bountiful sources of fallen leaves, branches and twigs makes KL Bird Park a highly conducive environment for breeding” errr…true but what’s with the grass-less ground and rusty fences? They look like scrap materials from a recycling plant.
The green net doesn’t do justice to the place or that beautiful white peacock.
I prefer the separate cages and mini aviaries.
It’s feeding time!
Now this is fun!
Here are a few tips for you.
- If you’ve been to bird parks, you can forget about this one
- Not much shade around here, so bring an umbrella or a cap if you don’t fancy the sun
- You’d need a camera which can zoom in pretty well
- If you miss the chance to snap pictures with real birds, the fake ones aren’t too bad; this is a rubbish bin though
We had fun in the mini aviaries. Other than that, this isn’t a must-go. I’d rather spend my time roaming the streets and immerse myself in the hustle and bustle of KL’s city life.
I’d give this place…a few stars…
Opens 9am to 6pm daily
Admission: Adult RM48 | Children RM38
