National Parks in Malaysia

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Wonders of Malaysian National Parks

Visit the national parks in Malaysia if you want to see and experience the real magic and wonders of wildlife and nature in their natural environment.

Wildlife and nature-lovers will surely find the parks in Malaysia truly fascinating, especially because of their extensive diversity and amazing spread of tropical fauna and flora in the untouched wild rain-forests, oldest in the world, that evolved over 130 million years ago.

The state and national parks in Malaysia, including the marine parks, sanctuaries and reserves, are in fact "fenced up" living microcosms depicting the richness and diversity of the wonderful, original flora and fauna species of the country.

Where are the national parks in Malaysia located?

Well, you can find the state and national parks in Malaysia, including marine and wildlife reserves and sanctuaries, spread out in the various states of East and West Malaysia as listed below.

A few, like Taman Negara and Endau-Rompin National Park, may span across another neighboring state(s), where they can also be accessed from.

It is important to note that while some are open to the public, others may require special permits and authorization to enter.

For instance, you can watch turtles at Pulau Talang which is open to the public, but entry to Pulau Satang requires special permits and license from the authorities.

Reasons for the Rules and Regulations

Needless to say, there are specific rules and regulations for each of the wildlife parks in Malaysia and visitors are expected to abide by them.

These rules are not only to ensure that the wildlife and nature in the area remain safe, protected and preserved for future generations but also for the safety of visitors themselves.

So some of these nature parks may require licenses and special permits for entry, photography and fishing. And although photography may be allowed, use of flash may be prohibited for photography at certain locations, for example, during turtle nesting and hatchings at night, which will definitely disturb the turtles.

So do follow the rules and regulations for the betterment of all.

List of the State and National Parks in Malaysia, including Marine and Wildlife Reserves and Sanctuaries

Sarawak

1. Gunung Gading National Park
2. Tanjung Datu National Park
3. Bako National Park
4. Kubah National Park
5. Batang Ai National Park
6. Niah National Park
7. Lambir Hills National Park
8. Mulu National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
9. Lanjak-Entimau Wildlife Sanctuary
10. Kuching Wetlands National Park
11. Loagan Bunut National Park
12. Matang Wildlife Park
13. Samunsam Wildlife Sanctuary
14. Santubong National Park
15. Similajau National Park
16. Pulau Talang and Pulau Satang National Parks

Sabah

1. Kinabalu National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
2. Crocker Range National Park
3. Pulau Tiga National Park
4. Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
5. Tawau Hills Park
6. Tun Sakaran Marine Park
7. Turtle Islands Park
8. Danum Valley Conservation Area
9. Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
10. Maliau Basin Conservation Area
11. Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary
12. Tabin Wildlife Reserve
13. Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre
14. Sugud Islands Marine Conservation Area
15. Rafflesia Forest Reserve
16. Ulu Kalumpang Forest Reserve
17. Bidu Bidu Forest Reserve

Pahang

1. Taman Negara
2. Kenong Rimba Park
3. Endau- Rompin state Park
4. Krau Wildlife Reserve
5. Tasik Bera (RAMSAR site)
6. Tioman Marine Park

Kelantan

1. Gunung Stong State Forest Park
2. Taman Negara

Perak

1. Royal Belum State Park
2. Kuala Gula
3. Matang Mangrove Forest Reserve

Johor

1. Gunung Ledang National Park
2. Pulau Kukup National Park
3. Tanjung Piai-Johor National Park
4. Endau-Rompin National Park

Selangor and Federal Territories (Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya)

1. Selangor Heritage Park
2. Templer's Park
3. Taman Rimba Park
4. Putrajaya Wetlands

Kedah

1. Langkawi Geo-Park
2. Pulau Payar Marine Park
3. Ulu Muda Eco Park

Penang

1. Penang National Park
2. The Bukit Panchor State Park

Terengganu

1. Tasik Kenyir
2. Taman Negara
3. Bakau Tinggi Recreational Park

Perlis

1. Perlis State Park

Experience Yourself the Malaysian National Parks

Well, we know that the richness and diversity of the fauna and flora will ensure that visitors to the national parks in Malaysia will enjoy an extraordinary rainforest and wildlife experience rarely found in the world.

And we hope that visitors to these wildlife and nature parks appreciate the need to follow the rules and regulations so as to preserve their beauty, and so that future generations of travellers and visitors will also be able to enjoy the many natural wonders of the national parks in Malaysia.

Enjoy.

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