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Kuala Selangor Nature Park

Kuala Selangor Nature Park / Taman Alam Kuala Selangor

Kuala Selangor Nature Park (Taman Alam Kuala Selangor in Malay) is a haven for a wide variety of flora and fauna, Kuala Selangor Nature Park (Taman Alam Kuala Selangor) comprises over 200 hectares of coastal land where a large part of it is mangrove swamps.

Mangrove Tree Walkway in Kuala Selangor Nature Park

Mangrove ecosystem are extraordinary in that they protect the coastline, serve as fish breeding ground, give refuge to diverse wildlife and supply wood. Kuala Selangor Nature Park is much more than just mangrove trees in a swamp. The Nature Park stretches over 800 acres of three distinct habitat which include inland secondary forests, muddy estuaries and mudflats, and a brackish lake that is inhibited by wetland animals.

The area also has more than 150 species of birds and an estimated 100,000 wading birds, comprising 30 species, passing through here on their annual migration. Thus bird watching is perhaps one interesting activity in Kuala Selangor Nature Park.

There are four trail to take to view the wildlife. They are the Egret Trail (550 metres), Pangolin Trail (1km), Coastal Bund (1.7km) and Langur Trail (1.1km) which lasts approximately 30 minutes, 50 minutes, 2 hours and 2.5 hours respectively.

Chalet in Kuala Selangor Nature Park

Observation hides and towers are available to visitors. You are advised to bring along binoculars and camera with telephoto lens in order to see a better view of the birds and other animals. There are also chalets for those who are interested to experience a night in the wilderness.

Kuala Selangor Nature Park Entrance Fees

RM4 for Aldults, RM1 for Children (below 17 years old), RM 2 for Senior Citizen (above 60 years old)

The information counter of Kuala Selangor Nature Park (KSNP) is open 7 days a week inlcuding public holiday, 9am to 6pm. This information center including office, resource and information center, audio-visual room. T-shirt, souvenir and books can be pruchased in KSNP information center. Slide show on mangrove ecology conservation and park activities are available upon request.

Environment Education Activities at Kuala Selangor Nature Park

Environment Education Activities is conducted in Kuala Selangor Nature Park, this activities are primarily meants for visitors who are interested in learning and being aware of the coastal environment in relation to its flora and fauna. Games organized by KSNP officer are fun and educational oriented and have objectives oriented learning. The activities are generally conducted for a group of more than 20 persons. Please make prior arrangement with the Park Officer.