It is the largest and most expensive amusement park in Southeast Asia, built and funded by the Bruneian government for $1 billion.

The same firm designed the "Crystal Arch" or the colloquially referred "Diamond Roundabout" at the entry to Istana Nurul Izzah, near Kampung Jerudong.

It started with the launching of the GIGGLES led by their Manager Mr. Wilhelm Bayona, their in-house entertainment team.

In December, management began a special program on the weekends featuring local artists as the main performers.

The program's goal was to provide local artists a family friendly venue to perform and create an audience for their music.

The park was reopened on March 19, 2011 with new family oriented attractions including a type of bumper car and pedal boats, an electric train, and scooters.

On August 24, 1996, singer Whitney Houston performed at the park for the wedding of Princess Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah, the eldest daughter of the Sultan of Brunei.

Janet Jackson performed a private concert during her Velvet Rope Tour to celebrate the twenty-first birthday of Princess Hamidah Jamalul Bulqiah of the Brunei royal family.

The launch of the zoo was officiated by Yang Berhormat Dato Seri Setia Dr. Awang Abdul Manaf bin Haji Metussin, Minister of Primary Resources and Tourism who is also the Chairman of the JPCC Board of Directors.

[5] Animals around the world including Africa, North and South America, as well as other species from both the Western and Eastern hemisphere are currently displayed at the zoo such as Indian Peacocks, Albino Burmese Pythons, Blue-tongue skinks, Leopard Tortoises, Hedgehogs, Meerkats, Racoons and the Falabella.

[7] The Mini Stadium has a football pitch and a grandstand which prominently houses a glassed seating area exclusive for Crown Prince Al-Muhtadee Billah and other royal family members.