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A tall Toraja-style wooden house among palms at Bali Bird Park, with two magpie geese on the lawn and visitors on the path

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Bali Bird Park: A Visitor’s Guide to Tickets, Shows and Timing

More than 1,300 birds, walk-in aviaries, free-flight shows and a Komodo dragon, south of Ubud.

By The Bali Guideline Editorial TeamUpdated 9 November 2026

Overview

Bali Bird Park, before you go.

Bali Bird Park is a private bird garden near Batubulan, about 11 km south of central Ubud, with more than 1,300 birds of some 250 species and a Komodo dragon. It is worth a half day for families and anyone who likes birds, especially when rain rules out waterfalls. Book online for a lower foreigner rate.

Bali Bird Park opened in October 1995 and celebrated its 31st anniversary in October 2026. It is privately owned and sits on about 2 hectares of landscaped garden on the road between Denpasar and Ubud. The park counts more than 1,300 birds of about 250 species from Indonesia and abroad, in 55 enclosures and two large walk-in aviaries, and says it has the biggest palm collection in Bali. It is a member of the South East Asian Zoos Association (SEAZA) and receives about 200,000 visitors a year.

The collection leans toward Indonesia. You will see Bali starlings, the white bird with a blue mask that nearly vanished from the wild; cendrawasih, the long-plumed display birds of Papua; and cassowaries, hornbills, cockatoos and lories. The park breeds several of them and says it is a center for breeding cendrawasih (family Paradisaeidae), with lesser and red cendrawasih, salmon-crested cockatoos, black palm cockatoos and Bali starlings among its hatchlings. Captive-bred Bali starlings have gone to release projects in Nusa Penida, near Ubud and in West Bali National Park, and the park has released rescued sea eagles, Brahminy kites, buffy fish owls and black kites. The one animal that is not a bird is the Komodo dragon, kept in its own breeding enclosure.

A visit today is part garden walk, part timetable. From 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, keepers run short free-flight sessions, pelican and parakeet talks, a Komodo talk, parrot feeding at Guyu Guyu Corner and a cormorant parade, all included in the ticket. Free-roaming macaws and hornbills perch along the paths, and owls breed in the dark interior of a tall Toraja-style house. About every seven months the staff hold Tumpek Kandang, the Balinese day of blessing for animals, when a priest sprinkles holy water over the birds.

A little planning goes a long way. Foreign visitors pay IDR 385,000 at the list price, against IDR 140,000 for Indonesians, and the official booking site sold the same ticket for IDR 308,000 in November 2026, so book there. The park is compact and easy to cover in a few hours. Paths are shaded but humid by midday, and most shows are outdoors, so mornings are the most comfortable time. If you would rather skip the trained-bird shows, the aviaries and gardens still fill two hours.

Opening hours
Daily 9 AM–5:30 PM (checked Nov 2026)
Ticket
Foreigners IDR 385,000 adults, IDR 265,000 ages 2–12 (checked Nov 2026)
Time needed
2–3 hours; 4 hours to catch most shows
Best time
Weekdays, 9–9:30 AM, before the midday heat
Dress code
Casual; walking shoes, hat, insect repellent
Location
Near Batubulan, 11 km south of central Ubud (20–40 min)

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Bali Bird Park, Jl. Serma Cok Ngurah Gambir, Singapadu, Batubulan, Gianyar, Bali 80582, Indonesia

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What to See

What to see at Bali Bird Park.

  1. 01

    Free-flight shows

    Three free-flight sessions are the core of the day. Bali Rain Forest Free Flight (10:30 AM and 4 PM) shows birds native to Bali. Basic Instinct (11:30 AM and 3 PM) brings out eagles, owls and hawks that fly low over the audience. The Papua free-flight session at 12:45 PM features birds from eastern Indonesia. Each lasts well under an hour, so you can walk the aviaries between them.

  2. 02

    The Papua aviary

    The park calls its Papua aviary the largest in Bali, and it is the best place in the park to see birds moving freely above you. Look for the lesser and red cendrawasih with their long display plumes, which the park breeds. Explore Papua is listed as an all-day activity, and the Papua free-flight session starts at 12:45 PM, so time your walk through around it.

  3. 03

    Bali starlings and the breeding nursery

    The Bali starling, or jalak Bali, is the island’s only endemic bird, and trapping pushed it close to extinction in the wild. The park breeds it and supplies birds to release programs in Nusa Penida, near Ubud and in West Bali National Park. Its breeding nursery incubates eggs and hand-rears chicks; in October 2026 it hatched a black kite. The nursery and keepers explain the work at the Meet the Bird Stars sessions.

  4. 04

    Komodo Experience

    The Komodo dragon is the only non-bird in the park, kept in a breeding and release enclosure. The keeper talk is at 11 AM daily, and that is the time to come if you want to see the lizard move rather than lie in the shade. The species lives wild only on a few islands in eastern Indonesia, so for many visitors this is the only one they will see on a Bali trip.

  5. 05

    Parrot feeding at Guyu Guyu Corner

    At 2 PM keepers bring out macaws, cockatoos and eclectus parrots at Guyu Guyu Corner, and visitors can feed and photograph them up close. The park names the blue-and-yellow, scarlet and green-winged macaws, the black palm cockatoo, the Tanimbar corella and the Moluccan cockatoo among the regulars. The corner doubles as a photo spot all day, and a canopy walkway elsewhere lets you feed lories.

  6. 06

    Pelicans, parakeets and the cormorant parade

    The shorter sessions suit young children. Pesky Parakeet runs at 9:30 AM and 1 PM, Potty Pelicans at 10 AM and 1:15 PM, and the Pecuk Parade at 2:30 PM, when a line of cormorants (pecuk in Indonesian) marches past in step. They are light and silly by design, a good way to keep small children interested between aviaries.

  7. 07

    The Toraja owl house and the gardens

    A tall house in the Toraja style of Sulawesi, with its curved saddle roof, holds the park’s dark owl breeding rooms, where you can see giant owls and chicks. Around it, the gardens are the quiet part of the visit: palms, cycads, more than 100 Indonesian orchids, wild fruit trees and ponds with waterfowl. They give you shade and benches when the shows feel like too much.

  8. 08

    Lunch with the Bird Stars and the 4D cinema

    The Bali Starling Restaurant hosts Meet the Bird Stars at 12 PM, 1:30 PM and 4:30 PM, when keepers bring birds to the tables. The Visit + Lunch package covers a set menu at the 12 PM or 1:30 PM session. The 4D cinema near the entrance runs films all day and is a cool, dry place to wait out a shower.

Seasons

Best time to visit Bali Bird Park.

Come at the 9 AM opening or by 9:30 AM, when the birds are active, the air is cooler and the first parakeet and pelican sessions start. A morning from 9:30 AM to about 1 PM catches the rainforest free flight, the Komodo talk, Basic Instinct and the Papua session. If you prefer the afternoon, arrive by 1 PM for the 2 PM parrot feeding, the 2:30 PM cormorant parade, Basic Instinct at 3 PM and the 4 PM rainforest flight, and finish before the 5:30 PM close.

Weekdays are quieter than weekends, but school groups visit on weekday mornings during term. Indonesian school holidays, the Lebaran (Eid) week and late December bring more domestic families. The park, like the rest of Bali, closes on Nyepi, the Day of Silence, which falls on 8 March 2027; expect an early close the day before.

From November to March, rain usually comes in the afternoon, so mornings are the safer slot. The park still works on a wet day: the 4D cinema, the restaurant and the covered aviaries give shelter, though outdoor shows can pause in heavy rain. Tumpek Kandang, the animal blessing, falls every 210 days; the last one was on 5 September 2026 at 4 PM, and the next falls on Saturday 3 April 2027.

Coming between November and March? Read our Bali rainy season guide →

Getting There

How to get to Bali Bird Park.

Travel times to Bali Bird Park
Central Ubud20–40 minAbout 11–12 km south by car, Grab, Gojek or scooter through Mas and Celuk. The park quotes 20–30 minutes; allow more in the afternoon traffic leaving Ubud.
Sanur20–35 minAbout 11 km north by car or scooter via the bypass and Batubulan. The easiest morning trip from the south.
Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS)40–75 minAbout 27 km by car via the bypass and Batubulan. The park quotes about 40 minutes from the airport and Kuta area; allow more at rush hour.
Seminyak45–75 minAbout 25 km by car or driver through Denpasar or via the bypass. Leave by 8:30 AM to catch the first shows.
Canggu50–80 minAbout 20 km by car through north Denpasar. The distance is short, but the roads through the city are slow.
Nusa Dua50–75 minAbout 31 km by car up the bypass past Sanur.
Uluwatu75–110 minAbout 43 km by car via the bypass. Combine it with a night in Ubud or Sanur rather than a round trip in one day.

Getting around Bali Bird Park

The park has a large parking area at the entrance for cars, drivers and tour buses; scooters park there too. Grab, Gojek and taxis drop off at the gate. Getting a ride back usually works, but it can take longer than in town, so many visitors keep the driver who brought them, especially when combining the park with Ubud or a waterfall on the same day.

Inside, everything is on foot along paved, mostly flat paths, with some steps and a canopy walkway. The park lists a toilet for visitors with disabilities and a Muslim prayer room. The park map on the official site numbers each show stage, so check the next session and walk there 5–10 minutes early for a seat.

Bring the e-ticket or booking confirmation on your phone, plus a passport or other ID: the park checks it at the gate, and foreigners or KITAS holders who booked the domestic rate pay the difference there.

Tickets & Tours

Bali Bird Park tours on Klook.

You can visit on your own with the details above. If you would rather have the driver, guide or entry sorted, these Klook tours include Bali Bird Park. Prices, pick-up areas and what is included vary, so check the listing before you book.

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Know Before You Go

Bali Bird Park tips that save time and trouble.

  1. 01Book on booking.balibirdpark.com: in November 2026 the online price for foreigners was IDR 308,000 per adult and IDR 212,000 per child, against the IDR 385,000 and IDR 265,000 list price.
  2. 02Pick the right ticket type. Domestic rates are for Indonesian citizens with a KTP or student card; passport and KITAS holders buy the international ticket, or pay the difference at the gate.
  3. 03Check whether your rate is a promo rate. The booking terms say promo tickets cannot be changed, canceled or refunded.
  4. 04Children under 2 and visitors with special needs enter free; the child price covers ages 2 to 12.
  5. 05Save the daily schedule from the park website and plan your loop around the 11 AM Komodo talk and the 2 PM parrot feeding.
  6. 06Carry water, sunscreen and insect repellent; the gardens are shady but humid, and mosquitoes like the ponds.
  7. 07Keep fingers and loose items away from large parrots during feeding, and follow the keepers’ instructions.
  8. 08Check the park’s Instagram and blog before you go for regular discounts, such as 31% off for its anniversary in October 2026.
  9. 09Combine it with the silver workshops of Celuk, 5 to 10 minutes away, or the Sukawati art market, 10 to 20 minutes away, rather than a second animal park on the same day.

FAQ

Bali Bird Park questions, answered.

How much is the Bali Bird Park ticket?

For foreign visitors, the list price is IDR 385,000 per adult and IDR 265,000 per child aged 2 to 12, and the official booking site sold them for IDR 308,000 and IDR 212,000 (checked Nov 2026). Indonesian citizens pay IDR 140,000 and IDR 95,000. Children under 2 are free. The ticket covers every show, feeding session and the 4D cinema.

What are Bali Bird Park’s opening hours?

The park is open every day from 9 AM to 5:30 PM, and the price is the same on weekdays and weekends (checked Nov 2026). Shows and feeding sessions run from 9:30 AM to about 4:30 PM. It closes on Nyepi, the Balinese Day of Silence, which falls on 8 March 2027, when the whole island shuts down.

Is Bali Bird Park worth it?

Yes for families with children under about 12, bird lovers and photographers, and on rainy days when waterfalls and rice terraces lose their appeal. It is well kept, and the keeper sessions are informative. Plan on two or three hours, and book the foreigner ticket online, where it was about IDR 308,000 (checked Nov 2026).

How long do you need at Bali Bird Park?

Two to three hours is enough for most visitors, which matches the park’s own advice. Allow four hours, or a full morning from 9:30 AM, if you want to catch most of the shows, the Komodo talk and the parrot feeding. Add 20 to 40 minutes each way from Ubud, or longer from the south coast.

What time are the shows at Bali Bird Park?

The posted schedule lists Pesky Parakeet at 9:30 AM and 1 PM, Potty Pelicans at 10 AM and 1:15 PM, Bali Rain Forest Free Flight at 10:30 AM and 4 PM, the Komodo talk at 11 AM, Basic Instinct at 11:30 AM and 3 PM, the Papua free flight at 12:45 PM, parrot feeding at 2 PM and the Pecuk Parade at 2:30 PM. Times can change, so check the schedule on the park’s website.

Is Bali Bird Park good for toddlers and young children?

Yes. Paths are paved and mostly flat, and the short parakeet, pelican and cormorant sessions are aimed at small children. Children under 2 enter free, and the child price covers ages 2 to 12. The park also runs a Bird Keeper for the Day program for school groups, booked through its WhatsApp line.

How far is Bali Bird Park from Ubud?

About 11 to 12 km, or 20 to 40 minutes by car, scooter or ride-hailing app, heading south through Mas and Celuk toward Batubulan. The park quotes 20 to 30 minutes from central Ubud. It sits on the main road to Denpasar and Sanur, so it also works as a stop when you move between Ubud and the south.

Can you buy Bali Bird Park tickets at the gate?

Yes, but booking online is usually cheaper. In November 2026 the official site sold the foreigner adult ticket for IDR 308,000 against a list price of IDR 385,000. Bring ID, because the gate checks that your ticket type matches your nationality and charges the difference if a foreigner booked the domestic rate.

Is there food at Bali Bird Park?

Yes. The Bali Starling Restaurant serves lunch, and a coffee shop and ice cream stand sit along the paths. The Visit + Lunch with the Bird Stars ticket adds a set menu at the 12 PM or 1:30 PM session, when keepers bring birds to the tables; foreigners paid IDR 428,000 per adult online, against a list price of IDR 535,000 (checked Nov 2026).

Bali Bird Park or Bali Zoo?

Pick the Bird Park for birds, gardens and a slower, quieter visit with frequent short keeper sessions. Pick Bali Zoo, about 2 km away, for mammals such as orangutans, elephants and big cats. They are close enough to see on the same day, but two animal parks back to back is a lot for small children; most families choose one.

Is Bali Bird Park open when it rains?

Yes, the park stays open in the rain. Covered areas include the 4D cinema, the restaurant and parts of the aviaries, and keepers may pause outdoor flight shows in a heavy downpour. In the wet season, from November to March, rain usually arrives in the afternoon, so come in the morning and bring an umbrella or a light rain jacket.

Does Bali Bird Park have a Komodo dragon?

Yes. The Komodo dragon is the only animal in the park that is not a bird, kept in a breeding and release enclosure. A keeper talk, the Komodo Experience, runs at 11 AM daily. The species lives wild only on a few islands in eastern Indonesia, and the IUCN has listed it as endangered since 2021.

Nearby

Where to go after Bali Bird Park.

Places close by that fit into the same trip, with realistic travel times.

  • 5–10 min by car (about 2 km)

    Bali Zoo

    The mammal counterpart, with orangutans, elephants and big cats, if you have a full day with older children.

  • 5–10 min by car (about 3 km)

    Celuk silver village

    Silversmith workshops along the main road where you can watch filigree being made.

  • 10–20 min by car (about 5 km)

    Sukawati Art Market

    A large, busy market for sarongs, baskets and souvenirs, where bargaining is expected.

  • 25–35 min by car (about 13 km)

    Tegenungan Waterfall

    The closest big waterfall, a wide cascade on the Petanu River, best before the afternoon tour groups.

    Visitor guide
  • 30–45 min by car (about 15 km)

    Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave)

    An 11th-century cave sanctuary with a demon-mouth entrance and old bathing pools.

    Visitor guide
  • 20–40 min by car (about 11 km)

    Ubud Palace

    The royal courtyards in the center of Ubud, free by day, with dance shows at night.

    Visitor guide