Malacca Bird Park
| Malacca Bird Park | |
|---|---|
| Taman Burung Melaka | |
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| 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. |
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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Coordinates: 2°17′05.1″N 102°17′41.2″E / 2.284750°N 102.294778°E