Malacca Bird Park

Malacca Bird Park
Taman Burung Melaka
General information
Type Zoo
Location Ayer Keroh, Malacca, Malaysia
Completed 28 February 2013
Opening 1 April 2013
Cost MYR30 million
Technical details
Floor area 1.8 hectares
Design and construction
Main contractor Syarikat Terbit Serba Boleh Sdn. Bhd.
Malacca Bird Park interior

The Malacca Bird Park (Malay: Taman Burung Melaka) is a bird park in Ayer Keroh, Malacca, Malaysia.[1] With a total area of 1.8 hectares, it is the largest bird park in Asia.[2]

History

The construction of the bird park was completed on 28 February 2013 with a cost of MYR30 million.[3] On 24 March 2013, the park was officiated in a ceremony attended by Malacca Chief Minister Mohd Ali Rustam and Tourism Minister Ng Yen Yen. The park was then fully opened to the public on 1 April 2013.

Architecture

The exterior of the bird park resembles a downscaled stadium with greenery and parrot perched model on the welcoming sign.[4] The park is also equipped with restaurant, souvenir shop, toilet, prayer room, children playground, resting area, stage and car park.

Exhibitions

The bird park houses a collection of almost 700 bird species.

Opening time

The bird park opens everyday from 9.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.

See also

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References

External links

Coordinates: 2°17′05.1″N 102°17′41.2″E / 2.284750°N 102.294778°E / 2.284750; 102.294778


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