Monday, January 27, 2025

A Bird Lover's Paradise: Our Bali Family Adventure at Bali Bird Park

Up Close and Personal with Bali's Fine Feathered Friends
Having called Bali home for the past 27 years, my family and I have had the pleasure of visiting the Bali Bird Park numerous times. 
Located a mere 17 minutes from our home in , it's an easy and enjoyable escape. 

This recent visit was inspired by my son, Darius, who's embarking on a personal project about the birds of Bali. What better way to learn than by experiencing these magnificent creatures up close? 

One travel tip I've learned over the years is to be the first one through the door. Whether it's a museum in Cairo or a bird park in Bali, arriving early allows you to savor the experience without the crowds. 









And that's exactly what we did! 
We were among the first visitors that morning, and it felt like we had the entire park to ourselves. The tranquility was magical; we could truly appreciate the birds songs and capture stunning photos without any distractions.









Walking through the park, we were amazed by the sheer diversity of Indonesia's avian population. 




From the vibrant plumage of the Birds of Paradise to the playful antics of the cockatoos, each encounter was a delight. 




The birds seemed just as curious about us as we were about them, especially in the quiet morning hours. We even had a few "conversations" with some particularly chatty parrots!



One of the highlights was encountering the legendary Komodo dragon. 
This magnificent creature, unique to Indonesia, is a sight to behold. While it's wise to admire it from a safe distance, its presence adds another layer of excitement to the Bali Bird Park experience.
To top it off, we enjoyed a delicious brunch at the park's restaurant. The presentation was impeccable, the food was tasty, and the price was surprisingly affordable.


 It was the perfect ending to a wonderful morning.

If you're visiting Bali, don't miss the opportunity to experience the Bali Bird Park. And for those who have been before, it's always worth a return visit. 

The park also boasts a reptile section, which we unfortunately didn't have time to explore this time. But with so much to see and do, we'll definitely be back!

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During my trip to Bali with my sons we were fortunate enough to spend some time at the Bali Bird Park. We had a great time there, so for those that are thinking about visiting the bird park, I thought I would take the time to share our experience! Hope you find this article helpful:)Welcome sign at the Bali Bird Park

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How to get to Bali Bird Park?

Bali Bird Park is located near Ubud which is approximately one hour away from Kuta. The park is well known and most drivers in Bali will know exactly where to take you.
What can you expect to see at Bali Bird Park?

Covering an area of 2,000 square metres, the Bali Bird Park is broken into seven different regions, these regions are:
South America
South Africa
Sumatra
Borneo
Papua
Java
Bali

Combined, these different areas hold over 1,000 different birds with over 250+ bird species within the park As you walk around the park you’ll walk in and out of these different regions viewing and interacting with all the different birds.

Apart from the vast array of birds to see, the park is also beautifully landscaped with a variety of different palms, trees, and bamboo to view. In addition to this, there are a few lakes around hosting some of the water bird species.Photo: Inside one of the large bird aviaries at the park

When it comes to activities within the park, there are a number of events that run throughout the week including bird feeding, pelican feeding, a bird of prey show, 4D cinema, and even a Komodo experience!
Bird FeedingPhoto: My son feeding some of the parrots!

Located with a beautiful aviary, the hosts give you a range of seeds and chopped-up fruits to feed the birds.

Where this takes place in the aviary will vary though for us, as there were only a few of us, we were taken up to the bridge area with the aviary.Photo: My sons walking through the bird aviary

Within minutes, after the host called over the birds, we had heaps of different species of birds keen for a feed. My sons thoroughly enjoyed this and it was definitely a memorable experience!

Tip: If you can get there early I’d definitely recommend going to the first feeding session as the crowds are less, providing you with a better experience and more time feeding the different birds.

After the bird feeding in the aviary, we headed over to the Pelicans, where the host spoke about the Pelicans while allowing us to feed fish to the

Similar to the aviary experience I found this to be educational and such a great experience to see these magnificent birds close up.

Another great experience was getting up and close with some of the amazing parrots at the park. On the day we were visiting, we got to see some beautiful birds up close and personal, including a Sulphur Crested Cockatoo, a Blue And Yellow Macaw, a Scarlet Macaw, and a couple of Parakeets.

If staff are within the area they will offer you the chance to have a photo with the Parrots on your shoulders or arms. This is a great chance to capture those holiday memories.

How much time should you allow when visiting Bird Park?

Based on my experience, I would allow at least 3-4 hrs which will give you plenty of time to explore the Bird Park while also allowing you time to grab some refreshments, get some photos with the birds and perhaps check out the souvenir shop.
My tips for Bali Bird Park

To help ensure you have an enjoyable experience I thought I would like a few tips for consideration:
Get there early!

My main tip for Bali Bird Park would be to get there early. When we arrived we were the first people in the park and it was so nice walking around feeling like we had the whole park to ourselves. Getting there early also ensures you can be part of the first bird-feeding experience which starts at 9.30am.

The great thing about the park is that there are a number of hygiene stations where you can wash your hands. I found this particularly useful after bird feeding and pelican feeding as your hands can get a little dirty or smelly…especially after throwing fish at the pelicans!
Ask the photographers to use your camera

When getting photos with the parrots, the photographers will naturally use their cameras to take photos however you do have to pay for these on the way out which is quite expensive. Therefore, it’s okay to also ask the photographers to take a photo with your own camera or phone so you still get to capture some great memories without the price tag;)
How to buy tickets

If you would like to buy tickets for Bali Bird Park these can be bought online – see the link below.

Buy tickets here
What to do after the bird park?

If you have the time I’d recommend checking out the Bali Reptile Bark which is literally right next door to the Bird Park.
Final Thoughts

Overall my sons and I had a great time at the Bird Park and would thoroughly recommend anyone that has an interest in birds or would like to get up close and personal with some magnificent parrots, then to ensure you head to Bali Bird Park… it won’t disappoint!
Bali Bird Park Photos

If you’re keen to see some more of the Bali Bird Park then please check out the photos below:Photo: Theatre at Bali Bird Park

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