Lifespan
7 years in the wild & up to 25 years under human care
Egg Splash Water Play Area is open. Slides are closed for maintenance.
The first Predators on Wings presentation on 21 Sep & 22 Sep 2024 will be at 11:30am.
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7 years in the wild & up to 25 years under human care
Insects, fruits, worms & small reptiles
Open shrub, tree and palm-savanna & tropical forest
North Coast of Bali
The Bali myna is only found in Bali, Indonesia and nowhere else in the world. Its snow-white plumage contrasts sharply with its blue `eye masks’.
Rare and beautiful, the Bali myna is a much-coveted songbird and an unfortunate target for unsustainable trapping that has driven the species to the brink of extinction.
Our involvement in saving the Bali myna from extinction spans over three decades, from 1989 to present. It began with us caring for the Bali myna in Jurong Bird Park to subsequently partnering Begawan Foundation and expanding our conservation impact of the species in the wild.
Photo credit: Begawan Foundation
Critically Endangered
At extremely high risk of extinction in the wild
We support Begawan Foundation by funding the construction and maintenance of Bali myna breeding facilities, the care for the birds in the breeding centre, relocation of facilities from Siband to Payangan to centralise breeding efforts for better outcomes. Our staff provide advice on husbandry practice and veterinary care to help the Foundation build capacity.
Photo Credit: Begawan Foundation
Critically Endangered
At extremely high risk of extinction in the wild
Several village volunteers have been trained to breed Bali mynas for release. This programme operates through the Madhusuara Breeders Association Melinggih Kelod. The locals also participated in post release monitoring to evaluate the programme and protect the release birds. Nest boxes were placed in a variety of locations to provide the released birds a conducive space to raise chicks.
Photo Credit: Begawan Foundation
Critically Endangered
At extremely high risk of extinction in the wild
Creating awareness and connection is key to wildlife conservation. Our funding for education programmes on Bali mynas have reached out to over 2,000 students in six villages, empowering the children to help protect the species. The institution of a local law that prohibits trapping of Bali mynas and other protected wildlife certainly helps in securing their future.
Photo Credit: Begawan Foundation
Critically Endangered
At extremely high risk of extinction in the wild
The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species is widely recognized as the most comprehensive, objective global approach for evaluating the conservation status of plant and animal species.
Unknown risk of extinction
At relatively low risk of extinction
Likely to become vulnerable in the near future
At high risk of extinction in the wild
At very high risk of extinction in the wild
At extremely high risk of extinction in the wild
Survives only in captivity
No surviving individuals in the wild or in captivity