Penang Nature Discovery
Penang Attractions
Some of the country’s most beautiful beaches are located in the northern part of Penang. Visitors have been known to flock to this island for some time off on its beaches as much as to sample a piece of its history and culture.
Penang is a highly-developed island. However, some vestige of precious rainforest is still preserved for locals and visitors to remind themselves of the importance of nature in a developing world. Visitors can engage in a variety of nature-based activities, such as a train ride up Penang Hill, trekking in Teluk Bahang Recreational Forest or playing with snakes in the Snake Temple.
Most Popular Nature Attractions in Penang
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Other Nature Attractions in Penang
Bird Park
The first and largest of its kind in Malaysia, Penang Bird Park’s 5-acre land area is home to more than 300 species of birds from all over the world, including some rare and exotic ones. More than 150 cages, including two massive walk-in aviaries that imitate the birds’ natural habitat, house thousands of birds for breeding and conservation purpose. Its beautifully-landscaped gardens feature an impressive collection of flora amidst free-roaming pelicans, flamingoes, swans, storks and ducks. Penang Bird Park is also a home to a variety of wildlife species such as deers, reptiles and tortoises.
Opening Hours: Daily, 09:00 – 19:00
Address: Jalan Todak, Seberang Jaya, Seberang Prai (near Sunway Hotel)
Tel: (604) 399 1899
Bukit Jambul Orchid & Hibiscus Garden
Encompassing two hectares of beautifully-landscaped gardens, Bukit Jambul Orchid & Hibiscus Garden is home to an astounding variety of flora and fauna, some of which are unique and can be found only in this part of the world. Other than the obvious – orchids, hibiscus and reptiles - the garden also has a cacti collection, a deer park, a pottery shop, a waterfall and an ornamental Japanese pond. You can even take some of the plants home by purchasing them from the garden shop. Its residents include a 20kg albino python, a 100-year-old tortoise, a pair of Bengal tigers, a talking parrot, 6 arapaima gigas, the world's largest tiger orchid and a green anaconda.
Opening Hours: Daily, 09:30 – 17:30 (a snake show is performed twice daily during weekends and public holidays at 11:30 and 15:30)
Location: Persiaran Bukit Jambul, Bayan Lepas (near Hotel Equatorial)
Tel: (604) 644 8863
Bukit Panchor Forest Park
A small but well-developed recreation park, Bukit Panchor Forest Park is a 8-hectare lowland forest located in Nibong Tebal near Seberang Perai. With flowing river and lush vegetation, the forest provides a welcome respite from the hectic city life. There’s plenty to see and do here, such as unique mangrove life forms, bat caves and a wetland boardwalk.
Location: Bukit Panchor, Nibong Tebal
Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest
Rising 457m above sea level, Bukit Mertajam Recreational Forest sprawls over 37 hectares of lush, hilly terrain. This forest reserve is equipped with camping sites and numerous streams pouring into shallow ponds. The four-kilometre hiking trail that leads all the way to the mountain’s summit is extremely popular with hikers and joggers alike. A small waterfall also passes through this area, providing visitors with a refreshing cool dip.
Location: Nearby Bukit Mertajam town, approximately 18km from the Butterworth Ferry Terminal
Tel: (604) 539 1743
Sungai Tukun Recreational Forest
Cover 23-hectares of rainforest, Sungai Tukun is a small but charming place to enjoy the treasures of nature. For bird-watchers, the Sungai Tukun area attracts white-bellied eagles, eaglets and kingfishers while those who want a panoramic view of Teluk Bahang and Batu Feringgi can climb up to the observation tower. Camping grounds and dormitories are available for those who wish to spend a night out in the forest.
Location: Sungai Tukun
Teluk Bahang Recreational Park
Measuring a whopping 32 hectares, Teluk Bahang Recreational Park is a popular and well-maintained recreational park equipped with park benches, picnic and camping areas, waterfalls and a playground. Showcasing a wide variety of flora and fauna, it provides an interesting introduction to the Malaysian rainforest with a good network of hiking trails and a well-manned forestry museum.
Opening Hours: Saturday – Thursday 09:00 – 17:00, Fridays closed from 12:00 – 14:45
Location: Northwest of Penang, approximately 24km from George Town (near the Teluk Bahang Dam)
Tel: (604) 885 1280/2388
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