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01 Oct 2024
2 mins
NTUC Health Seniors Flock to Bird Paradise

On 23 August 2024, some 105 seniors from Henderson Senior Citizens Home and NTUC Health Active Ageing Centre (Bukit Merah and Bukit Merah View) were whisked away for an adventure at the Bird Paradise. Organised by SMOU, the excursion was aimed at celebrating Singapore’s National Day with NTUC Health seniors and providing them an opportunity to enjoy themselves outside of their centres. 

Upon arriving at the Bird Paradise, SMOU volunteers guided seniors through the day’s programme which commenced with a tram ride to the amphitheatre. Seniors were seen recording their experiences while enjoying the journey. At the Sky Amphitheatre, seniors were enthralled by the entertaining performances of large birds such as eagles, vultures and hornbills during the exclusive bird show, ‘Predators on Wings’. The show was a highlight for our seniors. 

On the walk back to the entrance of Bird Paradise, the entourage dropped in at the sheltered state-of-the-art and sustainable Penguin Cove. The biodome simulated after Macquarie Island provided a perfect environment for penguins to feel just at home. Playful penguins could be seen swimming in the deep and chilling by the island, peering back at visitors. Seniors were fascinated by the penguins and took pictures to capture this moment of fun with the aquatic flightless birds. There was a moment reserved for senior songbirds to engage in a time of karaoke after visiting the Penguin Cove. Many photo-taking opportunities abound throughout the excursion. 

When seniors returned back to their centres, they each received Old Chang Kee snacks to fuel their body after a good workout at the Bird Paradise. Grateful for a change of scenery from the usual, our seniors were filled with joyful memories of bird watching, strolling in the park and meaningful interactions.