TOURIST HOT SPOT: LOK KAWI WILDLIFE PARK

The Lok Kawi Wildlife Park is home to a variety of fascinating tropical animals. Opened on 17th of February 2007, the park is dedicated to studying and teaching the life cycle of the animals and plants to the public.

The wildlife park is divided into two parts; the zoological and botanical components. In the zooligal side, visitors can witness Borneo Pygmy Elephants, Proboscis Monkey, Malayan Tiger and many different other species of mammals being themselves. In the botanical garden, on the other hand, displays a vast variety of common plant species of the rain forest as well as the unusual ones, like pitcher plant.

It's a fun environment for the family to go visit and have some fun, while actually learning something valuable.

Getting There:

Located along the old road of Penampang-Papar road, Lok Kawi Wildlife Park is just approximately 25 minutes drive from Kota Kinabalu city centre. Visitor may either drive their own car or take a taxi, which would cost between RM35.00 to RM40.00. The park opens daily from 9:30a.m. - 5:30p.m.

Map taken from Lok Kawi Park's Website

Entrance Fee

Malaysian 

Children - RM5

Adult - RM10

Non-Malaysian

Children - RM10

Adult - RM20

*Students (with School Uniform) and Senior Citizen above the age of 60 may enter for free.

Contact Information: 

Tel: 088-765793 or 088-765710

Fax: 088-765762