Sabah Agriculture Park
The
Sabah Agriculture Park (Taman Pertanian Sabah) is situated on a 200
hectare site and was developed and maintained by the Agriculture
Department. It is a park that offers visitors both recreational and
educational activities.
There are :
Native Orchids - There are at least 400 species with more than 1,500 collection being kept here, including many rare and endangered species such as the Elephant Ear orchid, the Rat-tail orchid and also not forgetting the many species of Slipper orchids many of which endemic to Borneo.
Crops Museum - This is an 8-acre living museum of Crop Plants where there are some 400 species of plants systematically planted according to their uses.
Ornamental Garden - The Ornamental Garden comprises 21 distinct and well-landscaped gardens with each garden exhibiting its unique plants and flowers.
Plant Evolution & Plant Adaptation Garden - Get to see how plants adapt to the environments, from pond-life to semi-arid habitats. You will also get to see the amazing giant water lily from South America.
Model Garden - This garden has five smaller theme gardens to illustrate the different styels in which a garden can be modeled.
Bee Centre and Museum - Sabah is home to five of the nine species of honey bees found in the world. The Bee Centre and Museum is a place where you can find them.
Animal Park - The Animal Park is likened to a mini zoo and various animals and birds are put on display.
There are :
Native Orchids - There are at least 400 species with more than 1,500 collection being kept here, including many rare and endangered species such as the Elephant Ear orchid, the Rat-tail orchid and also not forgetting the many species of Slipper orchids many of which endemic to Borneo.
Crops Museum - This is an 8-acre living museum of Crop Plants where there are some 400 species of plants systematically planted according to their uses.
Ornamental Garden - The Ornamental Garden comprises 21 distinct and well-landscaped gardens with each garden exhibiting its unique plants and flowers.
Plant Evolution & Plant Adaptation Garden - Get to see how plants adapt to the environments, from pond-life to semi-arid habitats. You will also get to see the amazing giant water lily from South America.
Model Garden - This garden has five smaller theme gardens to illustrate the different styels in which a garden can be modeled.
Bee Centre and Museum - Sabah is home to five of the nine species of honey bees found in the world. The Bee Centre and Museum is a place where you can find them.
Animal Park - The Animal Park is likened to a mini zoo and various animals and birds are put on display.
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Sunday - 9.00 am - 4.30 pm
Closed on Monday ( unless a Public Holiday falls on a Monday)
Closed on Monday ( unless a Public Holiday falls on a Monday)
Getting There
Visitors to the park can choose three routes to travel:
Visitors can also travel by train to Tenom via Beaufort from Kota Kinabalu, a journey that will take four hours. There are taxis, buses and other forms of public transportation which you may wish to use and they are easily available in Kota Kinabalu.
- Kota Kinabalu - Tambunan - Tenom : 3 hours
- Kota Kinabalu - Papar - Tenom : 2½ hours
- Kota Kinabalu - Sipitang - Tenom : 3 hours
Visitors can also travel by train to Tenom via Beaufort from Kota Kinabalu, a journey that will take four hours. There are taxis, buses and other forms of public transportation which you may wish to use and they are easily available in Kota Kinabalu.
Admission Fee
| VISITORS TYPE | FOREIGNER (RM) |
MALAYSIAN (RM) |
| Adult | 25.00 | 10.00 |
| Children with Parents/Guardian: F under 13 years of age F under 6 years of age |
10.00 Free |
5.00 Free |
| Secondary School Student / Institutions of Higher Learning |
25.00 | 7.00 |
| Family Package (2 adults + 2 children under 13 years of age) |
50.00 | 20.00 |
| Government Retiree / Senior Citizens | 25.00 | 7.00 |
| The Disabled | Free | Free |
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