The girl's mother hopes that sharing the photos she posted on social media will raise awareness about the potential danger of birds in the bird park and how they can suddenly attack people
SINGAPORE: 42-year-old Serene Chen recently visited the newly opened Bird Paradise for a fun day with her family. However, their outing took a distressing turn when her 13-year-old daughter was pecked by a sulphur-crested cockatoo, causing her left ear to bleed.
The administrators advised them to seek further medical treatment, leading Chen and her family to take her daughter to the emergency department at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital. The doctor administered antibiotics and ointment for the wounds and confirmed that her daughter did not require a tetanus shot since she had received one in Primary 5.
In response to media inquiries, Dr Luis Carlos Neves, Vice President of Animal Care at Mandai Wildlife Group, which operates the bird park, stated that their staff provided first aid and wound cleaning for the injured visitors before they sought medical attention. The group is maintaining communication with the affected families.
The bird park features large open aviaries that mimic natural habitats, allowing birds to fly freely and explore. Dr Neves emphasized the need for visitors to understand how to coexist with nature and respect animals’ need for safe spaces. Visitors are asked to maintain a safe distance from birds.
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