Safe Management Measures

From 1 July, Jurong Bird Park will open only on Thursdays to Sundays, as well as the eve of Public Holidays and Public Holidays. The park will also remain open during selected school holidays.

As the situation revolving around Covid-19 is still very fluid, schools that visit our parks during this period will have to adhere to our set of guidelines adapted from the Government:

Pre-book timeslots for your visit at least one month before. Timeslots are subjected to availability
Maximum 50 pax per school group per day (inclusive of adults)
Keep to a group size based on prevailing government's advisories (including children and infants)
No inter-mingling between groups even if they are from the same school
Maintain a safe distance of at least 1m apart from each group
Keep your masks on at ALL TIMES in the park
All (except children below 6) to log park visit with SafeEntry

While this arrangement may be of inconvenience to the school, it is our duty to ensure that the Safety Management Measures (SMM) are met in our premise. Thank you for your understanding and keeping our parks safe.

Prepare Your Visit

Our parks are Living Classrooms where
learning comes to life. Enrich your curriculum with a free-and-easy visit or
take up an education programme for a multisensory learning experience! Plan a
meaningful trip for your students with the information below.

Check admission rates

Plan your activities

Find out what to bring

Register your visit

School Admission Rates

The following admission rates apply to the listed academic institutions. School groups must pre-register with the Education Department to be granted school admission rates.

These rates are applicable only to the local kindergartens and childcare centres.

	School Admission (per pax)	Tram (per pax)
Below 3 years old	Free Admission	Free Tram Ride
3 to 6 years old	^S$ 6	^S$ 3
Teacher / Parent (for every ten paying students, one adult is free)	Free Admission	Free Tram Ride
Teacher / Parent (additional)	^S$ 14	^S$ 5

These rates are applicable only to the local primary schools, locally-operating international schools and before & after school care centres

	School Admission (per pax)	Tram (per pax)
7 to 12 years old	^S$ 6	^S$ 3
Teacher / Parent (for every ten paying students, one adult is free)	Free Admission	Free Tram Ride
Teacher / Parent (additional)	^S$ 14	^S$ 5

These rates are applicable only to the local secondary schools, junior colleges and Institute of Technical Education (ITE)

	School Admission (per pax)	Tram (per pax)
13 years old and above	^S$ 14	^S$ 5
Teacher (for every ten paying students, one adult is free)	Free Admission	Free Tram Ride
Teacher (additional)	^S$ 14	^S$ 5

These rates are applicable only to local centralized institutes, polytechnics and universities

	School Admission (per pax)	Tram (per pax)
18 years old and above	^S$ 14	^S$ 5
Teacher	^S$ 14	^S$ 5

Prices shown are in Singapore dollar (SGD) inclusive of GST and are correct at point of communication and are subjected to change without prior notice
The 10:1 ratio (for every ten paying students, one adult is free) is NOT applicable to tertiary institutions
Students must be in uniform or school T-shirt for rates to apply
Admission for child below 3 years old is free. To enjoy free admission, school groups are to pre-register with Education Department, providing the names and birth dates of the students
Prior Registration of visit is required to enjoy the school rates
Payment can be made either by Cash, NETs or Credit Card upon arrival at Jurong Bird Park
Park tickets are valid for one full day.
Visitors can exit and re-enter the park on the same day by presenting their park ticket and re-entry stamp provided by our staff at the exit.

Trip-planning

FAQs for Teachers

Admission and rides

How do I register a visit to Jurong Bird Park?

Please visit this page for more information on school admission and ride pricing!
School groups must make a registration with the Education department via this page in order to receive school rates
If you’re familiar with our rates and want to go straight to trip registration, head over to this form instead
A representative from the Education department will be in touch with you within 2-3 working days. Please note that your submitted indication of interest is not a confirmation, and our staff will follow up with you regarding the confirmation procedure. We look forward to seeing you and your students at our parks!

Is there complimentary admission for toddlers or infants?

Yes, children below 3 receive complimentary admission and tram rides
Educational programme rates still apply for children below 3

My educational group is not directly under a particular school (government self-help groups, enrichment centres, tuition centres, charitable organizations, weekend schools, etc). Will I get school rates?

School rates will be accorded on a case-by-case basis. Please drop us an email here to enquire!

Can students or teachers use their personal park membership card to offset admission?

Yes, but they must bring the physical membership card on the day itself
When making a reservation, please let us know in advance how many people will be using a membership card

Does the admission ticket include a tram ride?

No, the admission ticket only includes entrance into Jurong Bird Park
Tram tickets may be purchased on-site at the ticketing counter for $3.00 (3-12 years old) or $5.00 (13 years and above). Please check here for the latest pricing
You can include the tram ride when registering your school visit with us here. Please do so in order to receive special school rates!

Are accompanying teachers or adults given complimentary admission during a school visit?

Yes, local school groups receive 1 complimentary adult admission for every 10 paying students
Please check out admission pricing page above for the full breakdown

Recce trips

Can I recce the park before my school's visit?

Yes. Please register your recce trip with the Education Dept at least 1 month before your visit date
Tickets for the recce are extracted from the 10 paying students : 1 complimentary teacher ratio accorded to your school on the day of the actual visit
Eg. 300 students on actual visit entitles you to 30 complimentary adults. If 3 teachers come for a recce, then you're entitled to 27 on the actual visit date

How do I register a recce trip?

Download the recce form here, and email the completed form to us at least 1 month before your actual visit
Late registrations for recce trips might not be processed in time

Download recce form Submit completed form

Are recce tickets free?

The tickets for the recce are extracted from your ratio of 1 complimentary teacher for every 10 paying students
Maximum 5 teachers are allowed for a recce
Additional teachers will need to pay the normal teacher admission rate (see table above)

Can I recce the park before planning a camp with WRS?

Yes. If you already have a camp reservation with us, please request a site recce from the staff you've been liaising with
If you're keen on making a new camp enquiry, drop us an email at [email protected]

Administrative preparation

Do I need to raise a GeBiz Invitation to Quote for my school visit?

If your total amount exceeds the minimum required for an ITQ, then a Gebiz is needed
Email us for the Sole Provider Letter

Educational Programmes

What educational programmes are available to schools?

We offer a variety of educational programmes, catered to a range of age groups and levels. Click here to find out more.

Does the programme fee include admission?

No, programme fees do not include admission

Can the Jurong Bird Park visit my school instead?

Yes, we run an outreach programme called Jurong Bird Park Flies to School, where we bring the wildlife learning experience to your school
As part of this programme, the school will also receive a $300 JBP voucher. Visit this page for more information

Is there a minimum pax for each programme?

Yes, the programme listing will indicate the minimum pax required for each programme
If you're keen to continue with less than the min. pax, you will still need to pay for the additional ghost pax (number needed to attain the min amount)

Where will the programme be held?

Indoor programmes are usually held at the Bird Discovery Centre or other equivalent indoor locations. The venue might change, so please check your confirmation email for your final venue
Guided tours will be held on-site at the respective exhibits. Do check your confirmation email for the exact meeting point

What happens if it rains during a programme?

Our staff will take the necessary precautions and head towards the nearest shelter with the group
You are still strongly advised to bring your own rain gear, and to plan for a wet-weather scenario

Park amenities and services

This section covers services relevant to schools and educators. Please head to this page for a more exhaustive list of park services.

Are there First Aid facilities in Jurong Bird Park?

Yes, there is a first aid station at Birdz of Play
AEDs can also be found at Tram station 1 and Lory Loft
Please refer to the map for these locations

Are there water coolers in the park?

Water coolers are found at the following locations:

Pools Amphitheatre
Penguin Coast
Tram station 2
Waterfall Aviary
Tram station 4
Birdz of Play

Can we bring our own food into the park?

Yes, you can bring your own snacks and refreshments
Please note that external caterer deliveries are not allowed into the park, so do make arrangements for your own meal delivery and pick up at the pick-up point

Where are some suitable sheltered areas for students to rest or have snack breaks?

Penguin Coast
Outside Breeding and Research Centre
Waterfall Cafe
Pelican Cove shelter (except during show time of 2pm)
Pools Amphitheatre (except during show times of 11-11.30am and 3-3.30pm)
Songbird Terrace (except during Lunch with Parrots at 1pm)

Please refer to the map to find these locations.

Exhibits and shows

How long does it take to complete a visit to Jurong Bird Park?

This depends on how extensive you want the visit to be
We strongly suggest focusing on a specific area of the park, or a specific learning theme
Download our park map in advance to plan your routes and key exhibits

I'm planning a free-and-easy visit. Are there any facts on the animals available?

Yes, you can refer to our Animals and Zones page for factsheets on our living collection

Can I make a reservation for the show?

No, shows are free-seating, weather-permitting, and open to the public
We recommend being at the venue around 30min before the start time in order to secure your favoured seats

Are the shows free?

Yes, the shows are free

Will the shows continue if it rains?

Shows are weather-permitting and may be cancelled in the event of rain or other challenging weather conditions
If the show is cancelled, feel free to explore these nearby sheltered exhibits: Breeding and Research Centre, Penguin Coast, Bird Discovery Centre

Weather and emergencies

Is Jurong Bird Park sheltered?

Partially. The park premises and exhibits are mostly outdoors, although there are some sheltered exhibits (see question below)
We recommend that schools plan a wet-weather contingency while preparing for a fieldtrip

What should we do if it rains?

Please seek shelter in the nearest sheltered area. These are some shelters in the park:

Flamingo Lodge
Songbird Terrace
Pools Amphitheatre
Penguin Coast
Breeding and Research Centre
Waterfall Cafe
Pelican Cove shelter
Lory Loft cafe
Tram stations

Making an itinerary

Plan an itinerary based on your learning objectives to get the most out of your visit to Jurong Bird Park. Then, register your visit with us to let us know when you and your students are coming.

Plan your itinerary

Check out our programmes

We offer experiential education programmes for students at every level and budget. Find one that suits your learning objectives and add it to your itinerary.

View programmes

Plan your route

If you are conducting a self-guided visit, download a Jurong Bird Park map for easy orientation around the park. Teaching resources are available for download or purchase to help you plan an enriching visit.

Include food and fun

Plan your students’ meals at our food outlets and check out our daily animal show and activity schedules.

Closer to the day

Plan a recce trip

Come on a recce trip to familiarize yourself with navigating through Jurong Bird Park. Drop us an email with a completed site recce form and we’ll be glad to arrange one for you!

Download Recce Form

Things to note

Prepare your students for the visit’s learning objectives and for what to expect on their Jurong Bird Park visit. Use this opportunity to brief them on acceptable behaviour at the Bird Park that respects other visitors, our animals and property.

Download helpful resources

Activity sheets for programmes can be found in our teaching resources for your use as a learning tool during the trip.

View teaching resources

After your trip

Recap and reflect

We recommend following up on a Jurong Bird Park visit by refreshing your learning objectives and finding out how much your students have learned from the experience.

What to Bring

Water bottle

Water dispensers are available around our park.

Insect repellent

Avoid insect bites.

Poncho/raincoat

These are preferable to umbrellas in wet weather.

Pen and notebook

To journal interesting learning moments!

If you have further queries, please contact the following:

General Enquiries – [email protected]