TOURIST HOT SPOT: THE GREEN CONNECTION

"The Green Connection", as the name suggests, reconnects the visitors with Sabah's beautiful nature. The family oriented conservation center showcases the magnificently diverse aquatic life that can be found in Sabah. It also offers knowledge to the visitors through interactive activities regarding the importance of making sure that the aquatic biodiversity and its wildlife here in Sabah is conserved.

This conservation center allows the visitors to experience the nature as it is by going through limestone caves, dense jungles, mangrove area, coral reefs of Sipadan, the Northern Tip of Borneo, and Pulau Tiga. Don't worry, because you'll be escorted by experienced guide in their respective feilds.

Witness different kinds of marine life here at the conservation center that lives in different types of habitat. You may see many freshwater aquariums modeled to mimic the natural habitat of the fishes, for instance the Kinabatangan River, the Bornean mangrove area, lakes and ponds, as well as paddy fields. From the aquariums, aquatic creatures like the catfish, pig-nosed turtle and blade fish can be seen in the Kinabatangan River aquarium while the mangrove ray can be seen in the Bornean freshwater mangrove model fish tank.

If you're fascinated by the underwater beauty of the Pulau Sipadan, then you really need to see the Sipadan-model coral tank! The tank is filled with man-made coral reefs which is made from coral rubbles, cement and popcorns, also known as the bio-rock. Deemed as one of the biggest coral tank in South East Asia, the model tank houses various types of marine life, from the big guys, to the puny little fishies. Feel like diving in? No problem! You can opt to dive into the tank during feeding time for a chance to swim with the sharks.

Operating Hours:

Daily from 10a.m. to 6p.m.

Tariff:

Adult: RM 25.00 per person

Child (2 to 16 years old): RM 15.00 per person

Infant (less than 2 years old): FREE

*school and youth groups can arrange a visit by appointments only

Getting There:

Situated about 10 minutes from the city center, The Green Connection is reachable by bus, or taxi. If you feel like taking the public bus, then you should be on the CITY BUS route #1 or any bus that's headed to Tuaran, Inanam, Menggatal or Telipok. Either way it wil cost about RM 1.00 per head. Taking taxi on the other hand, will cost around RM 10-15 one way. To make sure you're headed in the right direction, do mention "KM2, Jalan Tuaran, The Green Connection Aquarium".

More Information:

Kompleks Badan Sukarela, Lrg Bunga Matahari 2,

KM 2, Jalan Tuaran, Likas,

88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Telephone number: +60 88-263326

Fax number: +60 88-263327

Website: www.aadcgreenconnection.com

E-mail enquiry@aadcgreenconnection.com