Jurong Bird Park waterfall, 1971 : general view



Photograph

01 Jan 1971

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This is a photograph of the waterfall in Jurong Bird Park, which is the highest man-made waterfall in the world, standing at over 30 metres. This photograph was taken before nets were placed high above the grounds to create one of largest open walk-in aviaries. Photograph donated by Gan Cheng Guat and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_229. Title devised by Library staff.


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This digital copy (c) National Library Board Singapore 2008. The original work (c) Gan Cheng Guat.

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