The best bird shops in Singapore for finding a feathery friend

Every neighbourhood has that old uncle with the pet birds. He’s often found lepak-ing at a coffeeshop, not a care in the world, looking perfectly casual with the colourful birds perched on his shoulder. Uncle has the right idea — birds often make for good companions because of their friendliness, intelligence, and lively melodies. Although less common than the average dog or cat as a pet, they’re a good alternative for those looking for something lower-maintenance.

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Still, raising a pet is a big responsibility. If you’re thinking about getting a bird, we’ve rounded up the 5 best bird shops in Singapore that are ethical and knowledgeable in bird care, so you can rest assured that you’re in safe hands.

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01 • Kwong Fatt Pets Centre

With a row of bird cages hanging outside its storefront, you can’t miss it. Kwong Fatt Pets Centre is a well-known bird shop in Ang Mo Kio that offers various parrot species, including cockatiels, lovebirds, and budgies. They also sell must-have bird care supplies, from cages to toys, that you can purchase with CDC vouchers.

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Established in 1999, the shop has built up a solid reputation among local bird owners for the reliability and expertise of its owner, Mr Kelvin. They’re active on their Facebook page, where they post updates of the newest feathery arrivals.

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📍 Address: 532 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10, Cheng San Centre, #01-2487, Singapore 560532
⏰ Opening hours: Tue to Thu & Sat to Sun, 10am – 5.30pm
📞 Contact: 8679 7955
🌐 Website: facebook.com/kwongfattpets

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02 • Bird Shop 159

Another popular bird shop in Ang Mo Kio, Bird Shop 159 specialises in ornamental birds and ornamental bird care, with supplements such as calcium and moulting support. If you’re looking for that old-school aesthetic, the owner, Mr Goh, sells and repairs traditional bird cages as well. Bird Shop 159 accepts CDC vouchers as well.

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Bird Shop 159 is also near the Kebun Baru Bird Singing Club, where bird enthusiasts enter their beloved pets into singing competitions and training sessions. Here, you can catch a glimpse of prized songbirds such as the Jambul and the Merbok.

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📍 Address: 159 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4, Mayflower Shopping & Food Centre, #01-530, Singapore 560159
⏰ Opening hours: Daily, 9.30am – 5pm
📞 Contact: 9193 6979
🌐 Website: facebook.com/Bird-Shop-159-AMK

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03 • Pet Walk

Nestled in the heartlands, Serangoon is THE place to check out for budding bird enthusiasts. Sitting along the walkway stretching from Block 151 to Block 154 are a variety of pet shops, including quite a few that sell birds. There’s also a designated void deck that feels like a “mini bird park”, with its many, many bird cages hanging from the rafters. You can easily spend half a day here just wandering around the shops and listening to melodious birdsong.

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📍 Address: Serangoon North Avenue 1, #1-151/152/153/154, Singapore 551151
⏰ Opening hours: Daily, 11am – 7pm
🌐 Website: lostnfoundserangoon.sg/chapters/pet-walk

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04 • Pet Lovers Centre

Everyone has heard of Pet Lovers Centre and their iconic red storefront, but do you know they sell birds too? Their website lists the breed and quantity of birds for sale at selected stores such as NEX and Vivocity. They also list the basic information of each type of bird available, so you can compare them handily.

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With an extensive range of supplies, regular promotions, and partnership deals, it’s no wonder that Pet Lovers Centre is one of the largest pet store chains in Singapore. Their VIP membership offers even more exclusive discounts and vouchers, and starts at just $7 yearly.

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📍 Address: Multiple locations
⏰ Opening hours: Multiple timings
🌐 Website: animalsinstore.petloverscentre.com/bird

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05 • Mandai Birds Sanctuary

Less of a shop and more of a private conservation, Mandai Birds Sanctuary specialises in breeding endangered and exotic species, with a collection of over 1,000 birds. This includes a variety of parrots, macaws, cockatoos, and parakeets. Started over 30 years ago, Mandai Birds Sanctuary was initially only open to experts and academics as a place for research and development in bird breeding. Over time, their breeding program has grown large enough that they’ve begun to offer a limited selection for sale to the public.

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📍 Address: 10 Neo Tiew Lane 2, Singapore 718813
⏰ Opening hours: By appointment only
📞 Contact: 9478 5969 (Whatsapp)
🌐 Website: mandaibirds.com

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(Feature photo from: Lost & Found Serangoon)

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