Kuala Lumpur Gardens and Parks

The Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM) founded in 1929 on a 486-hectare site in Kepong, 16 km northwest of KL. Dedicated to research and sustainability management of Malaysia’s tropical rainforests, the public can also enjoy this forest science park. Among the many attractions include the MNS–Shell–FRIM’s Nature Education Centre (NEC), which educates participants to be eco-concious global citizens; the 20-minute canopy walk, which is a series of suspended bridges at the canopy level offering spectacular views of the city and scenic, exciting jungle treks amidst waterfalls and the lush tropical jungle.

Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM), Kepong
+603-6279 7000
Canopy Walk: RM 5 8:00 to 18:30 daily. Canopy walk: Tuesdays to Saturdays, advanced booking necessary.
www.frim.gov.my
Take the KTM Komuter to Kepong Sentral. It is a short taxi ride from there.

Lake Gardens is one of the most popular parks in Kuala Lumpur. Strategically located in the middle of KL’s “concrete rainforest” and built around 2 lakes, the tropical gardens stretch over 200 acres, including botanical gardens, majestic trees, flowering shrubs and even a creative theme park. The bronzed National Monument stands majestically amongst the green surroundings of the Orchid Garden, Hibiscus Garden, Butterfly Park, Bird Park, Deer Park and Insect Museum. There’s also a children’s playground, jogging track and exercise stations. Or if you wish, why not just walk along the many trails provided while enjoying the refreshing and peaceful surroundings of Lake Gardens.

With more than 6,000 Butterfly’s, visitors to the Butterfly Park can study over 120 different varieties of butterfly. The park is an actual recreation of the natural habitat of the butterfly. A walk through the park is like a walk amidst a Malaysian tropical rainforest with a huge variety of exotic, colourful plants and trees, allowing visitors the opportunity to get up close with these delicate creatures. Special species in the park include the huge and majestic Raja Brooke, Malay Lacewing, Yellow Tip, Lime Butterfly and many more.

The butterfly park also includes a nursery and breeding ground. Why not visit the insect museum and take home a small memento of your visit from the souvenir shop.

+603-2693 4799
09:00 to 18:00 daily (last admission 17:45)
RM 15.00 (adults), RM 8.00 (children)

Escape to a tropical paradise in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, and explore the world’s largest free-flight aviary – home to some of the world’s most beautiful birds.

Covering over 20 acres, the KL Bird Park is home to more than 3,000 birds, with over 200 different species. Visitors can walk through the park; join in the daily bird shows and feeding programme, and feed ostriches, eagles and hornbills.

Don’t miss the opportunity to see Mandarin ducks, hawk eagles, hornbills and flamingos – all up close in the aviary.

+603-2272 1010
09:00 to 15:00 daily (counter closes at 18:00)
RM 28.00 (adults), RM 20.00 (children)

Visitors to these uniquely landscaped gardens can view the large collection of prize-winning sculptures – crafted in wood, iron, marble and bamboo. The exhibits are all skilfully crafted end products of the ASEAN region’s best artists. The garden is located close to the National Monument, within the Lake Gardens compound

09:00 to 18:30 daily

For orchid lovers, this is your paradise. The Orchid Garden features thousands of international and local varieties of this very beautiful flower. In Malaysia alone, there are already over 800 varieties of rare and exotic orchids. Visitors can take back their favourite orchid by shopping at the Orchid Bazaar which is held weekly on Sundays, from 10:00 to 18:00

The hibiscus or Bunga Raya as the locals call it, is officially Malaysia’s national flower. The Hibiscus Garden is a spectacular display of this widely assorted and very colourful flower, in a small terraced landscape that gives an excellent view of the varieties of hibiscus. The garden is located just next to the Orchid Garden, near the Lake Gardens.

The park covers over 2 hectares of uneven ground, filled with shady trees, little streams and ponds. Located within the same area as Lake Gardens, this is home to the exotic spotted deer from Holland. Visitors can enjoy feeding these tame and gentle creatures as they explore this beautiful natural Park. Visitors can also see the mouse deer, which is not only the world’s smallest hoofed animal, but also a very popular creature in ancient local Malay folklore. Fondly known as Sang Kancil, the mouse deer is regarded in popular tales for its intelligence.

920 Jalan Lembah, Taman Tasik Perdana
Lake Gardens can be accessed from 2 entrances, 1) from the National Mosque in Jalan Perdana 2) from the National Monument in Jalan Parlimen. However, taxis are the best choice of transportation to get there.
+603-2693 0191
+603-2693 2875 (Deer Park)
09:00 to 18:00 daily
RM 1.00 on weekends and public holidays (free on weekdays)

Gazetted in 1906, this forest reserve is the oldest and only lowland dipterocarp forest in the heart of KL. Spread over a 10.5-hectare area, the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve begins at the slopes of the KL Tower. Within the reserve are three nature trails, namely the Arboretum Trail, Penarahan Trail and the Jelutong Trail, where the majestic, centuriesold Jelutong trees greet you. Other facilities within the area include a playground, rest and camp sites and a jogging track

Lot 240, Jalan Raja Chulan
+603-2026 4741
Free
7:00 to 19:00 daily A taxi is the best way to get there. www.forestry.gov.my