Exotic birds of KL Bird Park on show at PJ mall.

It is the second time Ikano Power Centre, a shopping mall in Mutiara Damasara, Petaling Jaya, has organised a mini KL Bird Park where its main concourse on the ground floor is turned into a mini free-flight walk-in aviary.

Entitled “Bird Park II”, the KL Bird Park returns at Ikano with more colourful birds this time around. Held from June 4 – 20, 2010 in conjunction with the 2-week school holidays, the mini KL Bird Park @ Ikano is attracting big crowd since its opening to the public free of charge.

Information such as the size of the bird, its distribution, habitat and diet are listed to educate visitors about the different species of the birds on show.
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It is a great place to bring the children to see the different exotic and colourful birds up close. These birds are very gentle and so they are very safe for children to be around. You can watch the birds fly overhead but beware also of the threat of these birds defecating overhead!

Some of the birds are caged for their safety and to prevent them from flying away and never return. But not to worry as the cages are large enough to allow the birds to easily fly within it. The only problem is that visitors may it more difficult to view and photograph the birds.
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The campaign which is a joint collaboration between Ikano Power Centre and KL Bird Park was first held last year during the school holidays from 30th May – 14th June, 2009.

Various activities for children are held such as "Count the Eggs", Ring Toss" and "Water Colouring". Visitors can purchase tickets to KL Bird Park at a discounted price.

Mai Tomyam was able to see and took photos of some of the birds in close proximity.

                                       Cattle Egret (Bubulcus ibis) is originally from Africa.

I                                  ndian Blue Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) native to South Asia. 

                               Golden Pheasant or "Chinese Pheasant", (Chrysolophus pictus)

                                      Rufous-bellied eagle (Hieraaetus kienerii formosus)

                                                   Rhinoceros hornbill (Buceros rhinoceros)

                                 Citron-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea citrinocristata)

                                              Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita)

                                          Rose-breasted cockatoo (Eolophus roseicapillus) 

                                                      Wreathed hornbill (Aceros undulatus)

                                                                   Barn Owl (Tyto alba)

                                                              Baby chicks and ducklings

                                    Visitors get close-up views of the birds in the mini aviary.

                                              Feather-ruffling friends at the photo booth.

                                     Children are excited to touch and feel the large bird eggs.

                               From left: Emu egg, Ostrich egg and Southern Cassowary egg.