Page 227 - Westport Guide To Malaysia

THE GUIDE TO MALAYSIA 219
PERDANA BOTANICAL GARDENS
(Formerly known as
Lake Gardens)
Tasik Perdana
Established in 1888 as
the Lake Gardens, this 92 hectare recreational park offers jogging and walking trails, an ASEAN Sculpture Garden, a Deer Park, an Orchid Garden with over 800 species, a Hibiscus Garden dedicated to Malaysia’s national flower, a Herb & Spice Garden, a Herbarium a Cycad Island and various other tree
and plant collections.
T (03) 2276 0432
Open: Daily, 7am~8pm (Herbarium 8am~4:30pm)
LABUAN
KINA BENUWA MANGROVE ECOLOGY PARK
Jalan Kinabenuwa
Pristine wetland dedicated to the conservation of
16 species of mangrove. Boardwalks provide good opportunities for birding and wildlife spotting.
T (087) 423 445
Open: Daily/ 24hrs
LABUAN BIRD PARK
Jalan Tanjung Kubong Three large geodesic domes dominate the park, home to a variety of native and non- native tropical birds.
T (087) 463 544/ 546 Open: Mon, 2pm~4.30pm Sat-Sun & Tue-Thu 9am~4.30pm
Fri, 9am~11.30am & 2pm~4.30pm
LABUAN BOTANICAL GARDEN
Jalan OKK Abdullah
This beautifully landscaped park has many mature trees originally planted
by naturalist and colonial administrator Sir Hugh Low in the 1850s.
T (087) 408 600 Open: Daily/ 24hrs
MELAKA
CAPE RACHADO
(TANJUNG TUAN) RECREATIONAL FOREST Tanjung Tuan
This small coastal forest reserve has the oldest lighthouse in Malaysia. It
is also the perfect place to watch migrating raptors. Hp (012) 390 5947
(Mohd Asrol Che Mud) Open: Daily, 8am~5pm
MELAKA BIRD PARK
Durian Tunggal This enclosed 1.8
hectare site with a skywalk is the largest bird park in Malaysia.
T (06) 232 3900
Open: Mon-Fri, 9am~4pm; Sat & Sun, 9am~5pm
MELAKA BUTTERFLY & REPTILE SANCTUARY Ayer Keroh
Home to over 200 local butterfly species and more than 400 other insect species, as well as
a reptile sanctuary with huge saltwater crocodiles. T (06) 232 0033
Open: Daily, 8.30am~5.30pm
MELAKA CROCODILE PARK
Ayer Keroh
Over 100 crocodiles from four species in natural surroundings. Activities include photo-sessions, crocodile feeding and a crocodile-and-snake show. T (06) 232 2350/ 9136 Open: Daily, 9am~5pm
MELAKA TROPICAL FRUIT FARM
Sungai Udang
65 acres of undulating terrain, with orchards, vegetable farm, lake, ponds, gardens, petting zoo, jungle trekking, camping and tree climbing.
Farmstays available.
T (06) 351 6916
Open: Daily, 8.30am~5.30pm Closed: Public Holidays
MELAKA ZOO
Ayer Keroh
The second largest zoo
in the country and the first to exhibit the rare Sumatran Rhinoceros features many animal species, animal shows and a Night Zoo experience. Toll Free 1800 222 900
T (06) 232 3900 Open: Day Zoo: Mon- Fri, 9am~4pm; Sat & Sun, 9am~5pm
Night Safari: Fri, Sat School & Public Holidays, 8pm~11pm
NEGERI SEMBILAN
JELITA OSTRICH SHOW FARM
Seremban
Working ostrich farm where visitors can experience feeding
and riding an ostrich (certificates awarded) and
shop for ostrich oil cosmetic products. Hp (013) 212 0074
T (06) 767 0707 Open: Daily, 9am~5pm
KENABOI STATE PARK
Jelebu
9,450 hectare forest reserve dotted with scenic waterfalls. Activities
include trekking, picnicking, kayaking and rafting.
T (06) 765 9849
Open: Daily, 7.30am~5pm
PD OSTRICH & PET SHOW FARM
Port Dickson
Ostrich races (weekends only), ostrich rides and a petting farm with camels, donkeys, goats, peacocks, rabbits and other family- friendly animals.
Hp (018) 203 8682
Open: Daily, 9.30am~6pm