Lose yourself in the lush green promenades at the Bali Bird Park, home to over 250 species of birds stemming from across the world .
Get a chance to engage with the birds at the park through feeding encounters, bird shows and exhibit tours .
Catch a show of the Kecak Dance, the traditional Dance form in Bali, at the Bali bird Park’s very own amphitheater.
Get a chance to learn more about the birds and their native lands through the educational movies at the 4D Theater .
The Bali Bird Park offers two exciting live bird shows- the Bali Rainforest and Basic Instinct. The Bali Rainforest is a free flight bird show, where cockatoos, macaws, storks and a number of other birds come together in freeflight. The Bali Rainforest is an excellent way to watch a variety of birds soaring together, and can yield beautiful photographs as well. Basic Instinct, on the other hand, focuses on the birds of prey at the Bali Bird Park; eagles, kites, owls and falcons come together in the same sky, soaring, sweeping and occasionally diving to catch their prey.
The Komodo Experience is one of the exclusive non-bird encounters at the Bird Park. The Komodo Dragon is the largest lizard in the world, and the Park features an exhibit dedicated exclusively to the resident Komodos. The Komodo Experience takes one right to the heart of the lizards’ exhibit. Accompanying the trained guide into the exhibit, one gets to witness how the Komodo dragons are fed and treated at the Bird Park. The show takes place every Tuesday and Friday.
Walking into the Bird Park in Bali, one comes across a beautifully designed Toraja House- a boat shaped bamboo house used exclusively by the Toraja tribes in Indonesia. This specially adapted exhibit is no mere show, but the Bird Park’s very own Owl House. The Park’s beautiful collection of owls live quietly in the equally beautiful Owl House. Out of the many types housed here, the Barred Eagle Owl, with its sideway pointing tufts, is a special attraction at the exhibit.
Pelicans have the longest bill of all the birds in the world, and watching a Pelican feed can be one of the most amusing experiences that one can have at the Bird Park in Bali. Visitors not only get to watch a feeding show at the pelican exhibit, but are also allowed to try and feed the mighty birds themselves. Under the guidance of an expert trainer, visitors are allowed to throw some fish into the exhibit, watching as the birds swoop down, gather their prey in their mouths and relish their daily meal.
The Rainforest Cafe is a special open-air cafe within the Bird Park, themed after its name. Facing the pelican pool, the Rainforest Cafe seeks to satisfy its diners with a hearty meal as well as with beautiful views. The fares here include a selection of light snacks and beverages, along with an array of homemade ice cream and freshly squeezed juices.
The Guyu Guyu corner can be one of the most beautiful places to visit at the Bird Park. The Corner features an area of free flight, where a number of birds across different species can be seen in flight. Get a chance to take an amazing photograph with one of the Park’s parrots perched on your shoulder, or snap a picture of a macaw in flight! The impressive weathered hornbills are a special attraction at the Guyu Guyu Corner, if not the Bird Park itself. Lastly, do not forget to stop for a chat with the friendly Eclectus Parrot couple- the male a bright emerald green, and his mate a beautiful red.
The South American exhibit at the Bird Park recreates the tropical wonder of this southern continent. Here, one comes across some of the most beautiful and rarest species, all thriving in their natural habitat. The Hyacinth Macaw Parrot, which is the largest parrot in the world, is indegenous to Central South America, and is one of the most beautiful birds housed in this region. The Scarlet Macaw, with its bright red hair, is another popular sight. Other species that one comes across in the South America exhibit includes the Scarlet Ibis, Purple Swamphen, Glossy Ibis, Green Winged Macaw, Hyacinth Macaw, Buffon Macaw, Blue and Gold Macaw, and Love Bird.
South Africa is renowned across the world for its wildlife, if nothing else. The South African exhibit at the Bird Park is a visual spectacle in its true form. The African savannah spread across the exhibit is interrupted by a beautiful wading pool, swarming with the resident flamingos with their pink, regal wings. Some of the many birds that one comes across here include the African Crowned Crane, Von der Decken's Hornbill, Ground Hornbill, and Purple Glossy Starling. When visiting, do keep a look out for the Congo African Gray Parrot, which is known to be able to mimic human voices.
One of Bali’s sister islands, Sumatra too, is known for its endless variety of exotic birds. The Sumatra exhibit at the Bali is fashioned to represent the deep misty jungles of the island in its truest form, full with native plant life. Some of the many native birds that one can spot here include the Black Indian Hawk Eagle, the White Crested Hornbill, the Crimson Wing Parakeet and the Lesser Coucal. The Sumatran Eagle owl, with its tufted ears, are a special attraction in the Sumatra exhibit.
A trip to the Borneo exhibit takes one straight into the tropical rainforests of Malaysia. One of the largest islands in Asia, Borneo is known to house some of the rarest and most wonderful birds. The bat-like Flying Fox and the blue-plumed Nicobar Pigeon are some of the best native species housed at the Bird Park. Other birds unique to Borneo are the Great Argus Pheasant, the Crested Serpent Eagle,the Javan Great Rhinoceros Hornbill, and the Bulwar Wattled Pheasant.
Every wildlife enthusiast would be familiar with Papua New Guinea’s brilliant birdlife. The most famous bird from here, of course, are the Birds of Paradise. Indegenous to Papua, Indonesia, and Australia, the Birds of Paradise are a rare and special category of birds comprising 43 species in total. The bird group derives its name from the fact that the male Birds of Paradise possess unnaturally beautiful plumage. The Papua exhibits houses a large collection of Birds of Paradise, making it one of the best photo spots in the Bali Bird Park. Apart from the Red Bird of Paradise and the Twelve-wired Bird of Paradise, the exhibit is also home to species like the Western Crowned Pigeon, Golden-necked Cassowary, and the New Guinea Bronzewing.
The low lying forests of Java are thriving with some of Indonesia’s most vibrant birdlife, and the Bird Park in Bali aims to capture exactly that. The Java island birds are some of the most colorful collections at the Bird Park. Some of the many birds that can be spotted at the exhibit include the Banded pitta, Asian Fairy-Bluebird, Asian Pied Starling, Black-naped Oriole, Javan Hawk Eagle, and Southern-pied Hornbill. The majestic Javan Hawk and the Serpent Eagles are two of the most beautiful birds that one can spot here.
Location: Jl. Serma Cok Ngurah Gambir Singapadu, Batubulan, Kec. Sukawati, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80582, Indonesia
Timings: 09.00 AM- 05.30 PM on all days of the week.
How to Reach: The Bali Bird Park Ubud is located in Batubulan, on the road to Ubud. The only way to reach the Bird Park is by car. One can hire a car from any of the regions across Bali to reach the Park. The Park is located just a 20 minutes drive away from Sanur, and about 40 minutes from Kuta.