Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Lok Kawi Wildlife Park

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The Lok Kawi Wildlife Park was officially open to the public on the 17th February 2007. It is located along the Penampang-Papar old road and is fully developed by the Sabah Wildlife Department.

The park consists of two components: zoological and botanical. The main objective of the park is to become a family-oriented park and the emphasis is put on the Children’s Zoo.

Among the inhabitants of the zoo (zoological component) are the Borneo Pygmy elephants, Proboscis monkey, Malayan tiger, as well as some different species of deer.

The botanical component, on the other hand; offers visitors the opportunity to go jungle trekking along the botanical trail. The paved trail is about 1.4 kilometers long. 

However, for leisurely strolls, visitors are only advised to walk halfway along the trail.

Opening Hours

Lok Kawi Wildlife Park is open for the public daily from 9.30a.m to 5.30p.m.

Getting There

The journey to Lok Kawi Wildlife Park takes 30 minutes to an hour’s drive from Kota Kinabalu, the estimated distance is 20 kilometers. For transportation, visitors can either drive or take a taxi from the city centre.

Taxi fare per way is RM25 to RM30. Please arrange with the taxi driver regarding the drop off and/ or return point.

Admission Fee

Entrance fees charged are as follows: adults RM10 (Malaysian) and RM20 (non-Malaysian).
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