| Penang Bird Park |
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 Unknown to many, even Penangites, there is actually a Bird Park right here in Penang. However, because it is located on the mainland side of Penang state, it suffers the fate of being less popular among tourists than other places of attraction on Penang island. Despite that, the Penang Bird Park is probably a much better place to visit than some of the other overpriced places.
 Great Hornbill Among the birds that are housed here are owl, emu, parakeet, cockatoo, hornbill, duck, pheasant, fowl, lory, pigeon, myna, peacock, barbet, kingfisher, eagle, heron, pelican, flamingo, flowerpecker, magpie, sparrow and many others. It is also houses some other types of animals like monitor lizards, mouse-deers, an 18-foot long python, soft-shelled turtle and deers. The whole place covers an area of 5 acres, and I have to say, it is huge! Allocate at least 3-4 hours if you really want to see every single birds and animals there. Most of the birds are caged up, so it is a little bit difficult to get close to them, and to take photographs for that matter. However, there is a area where one can feed the birds yourself by purchasing worms at a reasonable price. There have a bird show that starts at 11.30am and 3.30pm everyday. I didn't catch it, but I guess in this show you can get up close with the birds and see them do all sorts of tricks.  Deer Feeding Overall, the Penang Bird Park is very nice place to visit. One will get to see a great variety of birds, many of them you only know by name (did you know that Bayan Lepas is a bird?). Since there aren't many tourists that come here, it does not get overcrowded and the stroll can be pretty pleasant.
 Long-tailed Parakeet Jalan Todak, Seberang Jaya, 13700 Perai, Penang Tel : 604-399 1899 Entry fee: (Prices for Malaysians in brackets) Opening hours: Website: http://www.penangbirdpark.com.my/
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