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Penang Bird Park in Penang is the first and largest bird park of its kind in Malaysia. This 5-acre park on the mainland portion of Penang was established in 1988. It has a collection of more that 300 avian species from all over the world, of which more than 150 species are of Malaysian Species. Not only the expert ornithologists, this is a place which everybody would like to visit. Features of Penang Bird Park in Penang - More than 3,000 birds in this park are carefully and scientifically housed in more than 150 cages for the breeding and conservation purpose.
- The Geodesic Domes and two giant sized Walk-in-Aviaries keep hundreds of tamed birds. And, what is more exciting is that you can hand-feed them.
- Exotic birds ranging from tiny Sunbirds to gigantic 8-feet tall Ostriches inhabit in an environment that imitates their natural habitat.
- Penang Bird Park proudly features its hornbills, sunbirds, and pheasants collection.
- Built in a garden concept, the park has a beautiful landscape with an amazing collection of hibiscus, orchids, cacti, bamboo and palm trees.
- Rippling waterfalls and natural ponds with colorful fishes, lotus and water lilies, create a home for the pelicans, flamingos, swans, egrets, storks, herons and ducks.
- The Chinese-style wooden bridges that cross the water, are good spots for observation.
- The little Malay huts that dot the park are relaxing resorts to enjoy the beauty of nature.
- A cozy air-conditioned restaurant in the park serves delicious local and western food.
- Penang Bird Park is also a home to several species of deer including the smallest deer in the world Mouse-deer.
- Giant Alapaima fish, pythons, monitor-lizards, tortoises and other species of wildlife are also exhibited in this park.
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