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Jurong Bird ParkvsGardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay and Jurong Bird Park are both recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Gardens by the Bay scores marginally better than Jurong Bird Park. Gardens by the Bay ranks #10 in Singapore with accolades from 10 reviewers such as Afar Magazine, Afar Magazine and Condé Nast Traveler.
Jurong Bird Park
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2 Jurong Hill, Singapore 628925, Singapore
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Fodor's "The region's leading bird park hosts the largest walk-in aviary in the world, with a 100-foot man-made waterfall (the world's tallest)." Full review
Frommer's "Jurong BirdPark, with a collection of 9,000 birds from more than 600 species, showcases Southeast Asian breeds plus other colorful tropical beauties, some of which are endangered." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This viewing tower boasts a stained glass ceiling and a futuristic night-time view over the lights and flaming stacks of the Jurong Island industrial zone." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The Jurong industrial area features a host of interesting attractions." Full review
Afar Magazine "The world-class Singapore Zoological Gardens are famous for being open, natural, and perfectly in tune with their lush jungle setting. Stroll between enclosures or take the tram to see..." Full review
Afar Magazine "a never thought a small park could bring a wonderful experience for a short break holiday." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Jurong Bird Park may be small at just 0.2 square kilometers (49 acres), but it has 5,000 individuals from 400 species living inside. A nine-story-high aviary with a waterfall is home..." Full review
Time Out "Grab the chance to hand-feed the penguins for yourselves and catch them take part in the activities that could lead to you winning a collectible penguin pin to bring home." Full review
Gardens by the Bay Fodor's Lonely Planet
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18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953, Singapore
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Fodor's "Large-scale gardens next to Marina Bay Sands opened with much well-deserved pomp in 2012." Full review
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Highlights include a futuristic grove of "Supertrees"—giant vertical gardens—and two armadillo-shaped conservatories.
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The latest blockbuster attraction at Marina Bay." Full review
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Highlights here include striking, sci-fi 'supertrees' and slinky, state-of-the-art conservatories
Condé Nast Traveler Editor's Pick
"Not one to do things on a small scale. So when it decided to add more green to the Garden City, it settled on Gardens by the Bay, a 101-hectare garden." Full review
Afar Magazine "A complex of theme gardens and steel-and-glass-domed conservatories located in the Marina Bay area of Singapore." Full review
Afar Magazine "Located near the Central Business District, Gardens By The Bay is a collection of two conservatories and other gardens that cost over $1 billion (Singapore Dollars) to build.
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Afar Magazine "Great set of gardens to walk through. Beautiful flowers and spots just to sit off and relax amongst beauty." Full review
Afar Magazine "Singapore’s newest garden is also the most whimsical. Gardens by the Bay offers two conservatories that resemble armadillos; giant steel-frame trees put on solar-powered light shows at..." Full review
Afar Magazine "With domed greenhouses of epic proportions on 100 hectares (250 acres), the sustainable Gardens by the Bay are an educational and fun center. The Cloud Forest is a misty, 35-meter-high..." Full review
Atlas Obscura "Singapore's landscaping project is home to 18 incredible Supertrees. " Full review
The Telegraph "Be wowed by the 165ft Avatar-esque “super-tree” structures, land-scarce Singapore’s nod to vertical gardens, that come cloaked in bromeliads, ferns and tropical flowering climbers. " Full review
