Places of interest
nature and adventure |
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National zoo
the national zoo and aquarium spans 62 hectares of shady forest
land encompassing several ponds and small stgreams, at ulu kelang
on the outskirts of the city. Built to resemble as closely as
possible the natural habitat of the various animals and birds, the
zoo is home to about 1,000 species of flora and fauna from malaysia
and other parts of the world. The aquarium houses some 82 species
of marine life. For children, there is the added attraction of
exciting elephant, camel and donkey-cart rides, boat rides and zoo
train. There are also special showtimes featuring elephants,
parrot, orang utan and sea-lions. opening hours : weekends and
saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm
sundays and public holidays 9.00am - 6.00pm
hulu kelang, ampang
tel : 03-408 3422 / 24
fax : 03-407 5375
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 Orang asli museum
the orang asli are the aboriginal people of penisular malaysia,
with an estimated population of over 60,000 and who for the most
part, still lead a simple yet fascinating lifestyle. This museum
provides an insight into their culture with its large collection of
native artifacts and information. tel : 03-689 2122 |
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 Paya indah wetland
sanctuary
just 15km north of the klia international airport, this
3,100-hectare wetland sanctuary is a showcase of integrated
conservation and development project. Formerly barren land caused
by exhaustive tin mining activities, paya indah wetland sanctuary
is now being restored to its natural state comprising lakes, peat
swamp and lowland forests. It is now home to more than 142 species
of birds, 40 species of fish, 25 species of mammals and reptiles,
220 species of aquatic and terrestrial plants. Visitors to this
sanctuary can look forward to a myriad of experiences. They can
enjoy the fiesta of greenery and wildlife simply by walking along
its meandering paths and on boardwalks that lead to the lakes.
Visitors could also choose nature-based activities such as fishing,
bird watching, nature tours, jungle trekking, camping, biking,
horse riding, canoeing, boating and picnic � all
in the midst of a peaceful environment.
malaysian wetlands foundation,
no. 6a, lorong semantan,
off jalan duta,
50480 kuala lumpur.
tel : 03-253 0121 / 818 8835
fax : 03-253 1436 / 818 8820
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 Putrajaya
putrajaya sits on a magnificent 4,581 hectare spread. Its
masterplan is designed along an axial tangent which runs from the
northeast to southeast taking full advantage of the natural
surroundings. Its undulating terrain treats visitors and residents
to commanding vistas of the environment. About 40% of putrajaya is
natural. Lush greenery, botanical gardens are spread across the
landscape enhanced by large bodies of water and wetlands. |
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Safari lagoon water theme
park
fancy going shopping while your children busy themselves at a theme
park all under the same roof. Well, it is possible at the pandan
safari lagoon shopping complex in pandan perdana. safari lagoon
water theme park, the first rooftop water theme park in the klang
valley, covers an area of 0.9 hectares on the seventh floor of the
shopping complex. It is able to hold 3,000 people at any one time
and is the place to have splashing fun at one�s
own leisure. To complement the park, animal sculptures and lush
greenery give the park its "safari look". operating hours : daily :
10.00 am - 10.00 pm.
dirga niaga (selangor) sdn. Bhd.,
f-23a, first floor, pandan safari lagoon,
1, jalan pandan perdana 6/10a,
55300 pandan perdana.
tel : 03-964 4399
fax : 03-964 4366 |
