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216 NATURE, AGRICULTURE & PLANTATIONS LISTING
JOHOR
DESARU FRUIT FARM
Desaru
Tropical fruit farm with guided tours, mini-zoo and bullock cart rides.
Hp (010) 760 8686 Open: Daily, 9am~6pm
ENDAU-ROMPIN NATIONAL PARK
Entry Points: Kampung Peta, Selai Endau Rompin and Kuala Rompin
The largest rainforest reserve in Southern Malaysia is home to gibbons, elephants, deer, tapirs, tigers, leopards, Sumatran rhinoceroses and over 230 bird species. T (07) 788 2812/ 922 2875 Open: Daily, 8am~5pm
GUNUNG LEDANG
(MOUNT OPHIR)
Tangkak
According to local legend, Johor’s highest peak, the 1,276m Mount Ophir, is
the abode of a mythical princess. Its slopes are covered with species-rich rainforest. Gunung Ledang Resort (60 rooms) is ideal for training/ seminars
and family outings.
T (06) 977 2888
Open: Daily, 8am~5pm
JOHOR BAHRU ZOO
Johor Bahru
One of the oldest zoos in the country with over 100 animal species and daily animal shows.
T (07) 223 0404
Open: Daily, 9am~6pm
KAMPUNG SUNGAI MELAYU
Johor Bahru
Malay fishing village at the city’s edge. Offers homestays, cultural activities, eco-tours, birdwatching (600 plus species) and fishing. Hp (019) 704 5904 Open: Daily, activities 8.30am~5.30pm Closed: Hari Raya Aidilfitri (1 week)
KOREF DESARU
LEISURE FARM
Kota Tinggi
Malaysia’s first organic rice farm offers farm stays and adventure activities.
Hp (012) 768 3149 Open: Daily, 9am~5pm Closed: Chinese New Year (2 days)
NASUHA HERBS
& SPICE FARM
Muar
Herb & spice farm offering restaurant, spa, chalets,
guided tours & activities. T (06) 973 7231
Open: Wed-Mon, 10.30am~6pm
Closed: Tue & Hari Raya Aidilfitri (2 days)
OSTRICH FARM
DESARU
Kota Tinggi
Working ostrich farm with ostrich rides for children. T (07) 826 5846
Open: Daily, 10am~6pm
PULAU KUKUP NATIONAL PARK Pontian
A RAMSAR wetland with extensive walkways and viewing towers for exploring one of the world’s largest uninhabited mangrove islands.
T (07) 696 9355 Open: Daily, 9am~5pm Closed: Hari Raya Aidilfitri (2 days)
SINAR ECO
RESORT
Pekan Nanas Established in 2016, Sinar Eco Resort is located in Pekan Nanas,
Johor, Malaysia. Nestled deep within an oil palm plantation, the resort
is designed with an ecological concept
and features a large variety of animals.
Hp (014) 252 3678 Open: Daily, 9am~6pm
SRI TANJUNG LEISURE FARM
Pontian
Eco-farm with mini- zoo, animal feeding, fruit orchard and educational tours.
Hp (012) 701 3755
Open: Thu-Tue, 10am~5pm Closed: Wed, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Chinese New Year
SUNGAI LEBAM WETLANDS
Desaru
A vast mangrove swamp
A convoy of visitors enjoying a guided all-terrain vehicle tour at Desaru Fruit Farm, Johor.