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Semenggoh is now a research centre and home to over 20 semi-wild orangutans. Visitors can watch the orangutans at feeding times and view the rainforest species and native fruit trees along the trail. Day visitors only.
T (082) 618 325/ 324 Open: Daily, 8am~10am
& 2pm~4pm
Feeding Times:
9~10am & 3~4pm
SIMILAJAU NATIONAL PARK
Bintulu
This almost 9,000ha coastal park offers golden sandy beaches, rocky headlands and jungle streams bordered by dense green forest. Turtles and estuarine crocodiles are the signature species, along with abundant birdlife. Hp (019) 861 0998 Open: Daily, 8am~5pm
TALANG-SATANG NATIONAL PARK
Kuching
Sarawak’s first marine national park, dedicated to sea turtle conservation. Its four islands receive 95% of turtle landings
in the state. Visit on organized boat tours; other islands are restricted to participants in Sarawak Forestry’s Sea Turtle Conservation Programme. T (082) 248 088 (Visitor Information Centre Kuching)
Open: Daily, 8am~5pm
TAMAN TUMBINA BINTULU
Bintulu
This combined botanical garden and zoo covers 57ha and features a variety of plant species, native animals, Malayan tigers and a butterfly park.
T (086) 337 709/ 710 Open: Daily, 8.30am~4.30pm
The Fairy Cave near Bau is an impressive limestone cave reached by a steep concrete staircase. The large main chamber has a Chinese shrine at the entrance.
TANJUNG DATU NATIONAL PARK
Kuching
Located at the far western tip of Sarawak, Tanjung Datu’s pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters make an idyllic escape. Visit as a day trip from nearby village homestays or on an organized tour with local travel agents.
T (082) 248 088 (Visitor Information Centre Kuching)
Open: Daily, 8am~5pm
USUN APAU NATIONAL PARK
Miri
Usun Apau offers the highest and most impressive waterfalls in Malaysia, as well as rich biodiversity. The Park may only be visited by arrangement with the local Kenyah community. T (082) 610 088 (Sarawak Forestry Corporation)
WIND CAVE & FAIRY CAVE NATURE RESERVE
Bau
Wind Cave: This tubular limestone cave has a 1,000m plankwalk so visitors may easily view
the spectacular rock formations and the nesting
bats. Popular picnic and swimming area outside. Fairy Cave: This is a larger and more impressive limestone cave. Ascend a steep concrete staircase to enter a large main chamber with a Chinese shrine at the entrance.
Hp (011) 6572 9290 Open: 9am~4pm
SELANGOR
BUKIT MELAWATI
(MELAWATI HILL)
Kuala Selangor
Prominent hill with panoramic views of
the Straits of Malacca. Attractions include a ruined fortress (Kota Melawati), hilltop tram ride, working lighthouse, Kuala Selangor Historical Museum and resident silver leaf monkeys. T (03) 3289 1439/ 1549 Open: Mon-Fri, 9am~4.30pm
Tourist Tram: Sat, Sun & Public Holidays, 9am~6pm
FARM IN THE CITY
Seri Kembangan Award-winning agro/eco theme park with multiple wild and domestic animal exhibits. Strong emphasis on wildlife conservation education and awareness-