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tram service, bike
rental, gazebos, picnic shelters and an exquisite Moroccan Pavilion.
T (03) 8887 7770
Open: Daily, 7am~7pm
PUTRAJAYA WETLANDS
Precinct 13
The first man-made wetland in Malaysia and the largest in the tropics (2,100ha). Includes the 138ha Wetland Park, 18-metre heigh lookout tower, plant nursery, nature trails, interpretation centre, flamingo pond, picnic areas and more.
T (03) 8887 7774
Open: Daily, 7am~7pm
TAMAN SAUJANA HIJAU
Precinct 11
Attractive 41 hectare park covering a ridge and three rolling hills, divided into a European Garden, Oriental Garden and English Garden. T (03) 8887 7770
Open: Daily, 7am~7pm
TAMAN WAWASAN
(METROPOLITAN PARK)
Precinct 2
Bordering the Putrajaya Lake in Precinct 2, Taman Wawasan offers an aviary, three themed adventure playgrounds,
a lakefront promenade and jogging trails.
T (03) 8887 7770
Open: Daily, 7am~7pm
The Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre near Sandakan is a rescue and rehabilitation facility for the world’s smallest bear species. Visitors can view 40-plus residents in their natural habitat.
SABAH
BATU PUNGGUL
Sapulut
A 260 metre limestone massif with caves deep in the rainforest. Rafflesia and wild orchids are found nearby. Contact Sabah Tourism Board for tour operators and homestays. T (088) 212 121 (Sabah Tourism Board)
Open: Daily/ 24hrs
BORNEAN SUN BEAR CONSERVATION CENTRE Sandakan
A rescue and rehabilitation facility for Malayan
sun bears, the world’s smallest bear species. Visitors can learn about sun bears and observe the 40-plus residents in their natural habitat.
T (089) 534 491
Open: Daily, 9am~3.30pm
CROCKER RANGE PARK
Tambunan
The park is more than 300m above sea level and offers rivers, rapids and
interesting flora and fauna. Accommodation available. T (088) 523 500
Open: Daily, 8am~5pm
DANUM VALLEY CONSERVATION AREA Lahad Datu
One of the foremost tropical rainforest research and education establishments in Southeast Asia. Activities include bird watching and treks to view Borneo pygmy elephants. Pre- booking required.
T (088) 212 844
Open: Daily, 7am~7pm
DESA DAIRY FARM
Kundasang
Modern dairy farm producing most of Sabah’s milk. Visitors may view milking and milk processing. T (088) 889 562
Open: Daily, 8am~5pm
GARAMA WETLAND
Beaufort
Mangrove wetland, ideal for spotting proboscis monkeys and fireflies from boat cruises. Contact Sabah Tourism Board
for list of operators.
T (088) 212 121 (Sabah
Tourism Board)
Hp (016) 832 2940 (Sabah
Tourist Association) Open: Daily, 2pm~7pm
GOMANTONG CAVES
Sandakan
Two cave complexes famous for edible birds’ nests and spectacular views of millions of
bats leaving the caves at sunset. The area is rich in bird life, and wild orangutans are frequently seen.
T (089) 561 527
Open: Sat-Thu, 8am~1pm & 2pm~5pm; Fri, 8am~11.30am & 2pm~5pm
KINABALU PARK
Kundasang
Malaysia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site
is centered on Mount Kinabalu (4,095.2m), the highest peak in the Malay Archipelago. Vegetation includes endemic pitcher plants, rafflesia and
more than 1,200 orchid species. The 351-plus bird species include 39 that are endemic. Main attractions are the Kinabalu Peak Climb, trekking, birding, butterfly watching and visiting the botanical gardens. Facilities
include accommodation, restaurants, shops and
an information centre.
T (088) 523 500
Open: Daily, 8am~5pm
KLIAS WETLAND
Beaufort
Mangrove wetland with high density of proboscis monkeys as well as crocodiles, small reptiles and birds. Contact