You’ll feed lorikeets straight from your hand, watch rare Bali Starlings up close, and catch free-flying macaws in daily shows at Bali Bird Park. With all-day access to interactive feedings, bird performances, and even a quirky 4D movie included, you’ll wander lush gardens alongside crowned cranes and flamingos — leaving with more stories than photos.
Ever had a bird stare right into your eyes? I didn’t expect that at Bali Bird Park, but it happened about ten minutes after we walked in — a hornbill, just sitting there like he owned the place. The air smelled like wet leaves (it had rained earlier), and the paths wound through trees so thick you could almost forget you were in Gianyar, not deep jungle. Our guide, Putu, grinned when I flinched as a lorikeet landed on my shoulder during the feeding session. “They like bright shirts,” he said. I guess I should’ve worn something less loud.
The park’s bigger than it looks from outside — two hectares, Putu told us — and every corner seemed to have a new sound: peacocks calling somewhere far off, little kids squealing when pelicans snapped up fish. We caught the Rain Forest Free Flight Show at 10:30 (don’t miss it if you go), where macaws and cockatoos swooped right overhead. One of the keepers let us hold a baby bird for a second — its feathers were softer than I expected, sort of warm and downy. There’s this moment when everything goes quiet except for wings beating above you. It sticks with you.
Lunch was at the Bali Starling Restaurant — nothing fancy but good nasi goreng and cold drinks while we watched Anna-Maria, their famous Black Palm Cockatoo, do her “meet the stars” bit. Li laughed when I tried to say her name in Indonesian; probably butchered it. We wandered more after that, just taking our time under the palms while crowned cranes strutted by with chicks trailing behind them. The breeding program’s working — you can see it right there.
I thought we’d stay an hour or two but ended up spending most of the day. There’s even a 4D movie about birds (my nephew loved it). By late afternoon, the light turned gold through all that green and we just sat for a while watching flamingos preen by their pond. Sometimes places feel too much like zoos; this didn’t — more like wandering someone’s wild garden with hundreds of feathered neighbors who don’t mind sharing their space for a bit.
The park opens daily from 9 am until 5 pm.
Yes, the park is wheelchair accessible throughout.
Yes, all feeding sessions are included with admission.
Yes, infants and small children can use prams or strollers inside the park.
The Rain Forest Free Flight Show is at 10:30 am & 4 pm; Birds of Prey Show at 11:30 am & 3 pm; Meet The Bird Stars at noon, 1:30 pm & 4:30 pm.
Yes, there is an onsite restaurant serving local dishes.
The park covers two hectares of tropical gardens.
You’ll find local staff and keepers throughout who share information about the birds.
Your ticket covers all-day entry to Bali Bird Park with access to every bird show, interactive feeding session (including lorikeets and pelicans), local taxes included, plus entry to their quirky 4D movie experience — so you can just show up anytime between 9 am and 5 pm and make your own pace through it all.
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