Sabah Agriculture Park
There are many more amazing orchids and garden landscape view you
can see as soon as you step into the park's specially designed garden such as the Hoya Garden, Tenom Orchid Centre and others. If you wish to
stay here longer, the Park has chalets facing the man made lake where
you can also go fishing, boating or having a picnic with your loved ones.
Lake Sapong
The lake is well landscaped and lit with garden lamps, which makes
it an ideal place for evening stroll. The water Garden is a must - visit stop.
The garden is planted with aquatic plants, which adorn the banks and the
surrounding water surfaces. If you are fortunate enough, you will be able
to see the majestic flower of The Giant Water Lily (Victoria amazonica)
that blooms early in the morning. Located in the middle of the lake are two
islands called Padas Island and Bird Island, a haven for birds that sprawled over an area of two acres.
Native Orchid Centre
This centre is known and recognized worldwide as the major for its indigenous
Borneo Orchid's collections and is reputedly to be the largest in this region.
It has some 400 species of the 1,500 orchid species identified in the Island
of Borneo including some rare and endangered species.
Animal Park
The Animal Park is equivalent to a mini zoo, covers an area of 4 acres
of grazing land. Here, are kept some of the more common animals found
on a farm such as Goat and Sheep. In addition, there are the exotic species,
which many would like to see, namely, the great Black African Ostriches, Guinea Fowl, Peacocks and various breeds of poultry such as Geese, Ducks,
Turkey and Quails. The children especially, will find this Animal Park a favorite
place to visit.
Opening Hours:
Tuesday to Sunday from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm. The Park is closed on Mondays
except if its a public holiday on that day
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