Setting Priorities to Address the Threat of Songbird Trade in the Greater Sunda Region

Songbird Crisis Summit:

Setting Priorities to Address the Threat of Songbird Trade in the Greater Sunda Region

26th-29th September 2015, Jurong Bird Park, Singapore

Information for Summit Attendees travelling to Singapore

Location and Travel information

Address

Jurong Bird Park, 2 Jurong Hill, Singapore 628925

Train & Bus

The nearest MRT station to Jurong Bird Park is on the East-West (Green) line. Catch these connecting public buses that will take you right to the Bird Park.

Nearest MRT stations: Boon Lay (EW27)

Connecting buses: Bus No. 194 or 251 (From Boon Lay bus interchange)

Taxi or Self-driving

Jurong Bird Park is about a 30-minute drive away from the city. There are open-air car and motorcycle parking bays located opposite the entrance of the park.

Via Pan Island Expressway (PIE) from the City:

•Take the PIE towards Jurong/Tuas

•Take Exit 36, and turn left onto Jalan Bahar towards Jalan Boon Lay

•Turn right at Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim to reach Jurong Bird Park

Via Central Expressway (CTE) from the City:

•Take the AYE towards Jurong

•Take Exit 17 onto Jalan Ahmad Ibrahim to reach Jurong Bird Park

Hotel information:

1. Santa Grand Hotel West Coast (7.4 km from JBP): 3-star budget. By taxi – about 20 -25 mins approx. fare $10 to $12

2. Fragrant Hotel – Waterfront (7.4 km from JBP): 2-star budget. By taxi – about 20 -25 mins approx. fare $10 to $12

3. Genting Hotel Jurong* (4.2 km From JBP): 3-star budget. By taxi – about 15 – 20 mins approx. fare $7 to $10

*Genting Hotel Jurong organises tours to major attractions around Singapore. Summit attendees may be able to organise their own shuttle transport to and fro Jurong Bird Park

Other information:

·  Singapore authorities require all travellers to have at least six months validity remaining on their passports

·  Do check and see if you require a visa for entry into Singapore

For more information:

http://www.mfa.gov.sg/content/mfa/consular_information/foreigners_visiting_singapore.html

http://www.ica.gov.sg/services_centre.aspx?pageid=232

http://www.customs.gov.sg/leftNav/trav/

Emergency Contacts at WRS:

Dr Jessica Lee (Research Manager)

Mobile: +65 9822 6644

Office: +65 6768 5322

Frances Warren (Admin Executive)

Mobile: +65 9667 8655

Office: +65 6360 8657

For any other queries, contact Jessica Lee at or +65 98226644.