Lake Gardens
West of the city centre is the 100 hectare Lake Garden (Taman Tasik Perdana). Located on the Southwestern fringe of Kuala Lumpur cityit has a lake and two gardens within its boundary with a few interesting attractions added to it. A shuttle bus service that begins from the lakeside near the children’s playground will bring visitors to various attractions within the garden. The Lake Garden has boats for rental, jogging tracks, a children’s playground, and a profusion of flora.
Kuala Lumpur Orchid Garden
Within the Lake garden near Jalan Parlimen stands the Kuala Lumpur Orchid Garden where more than 800 species of exotic orchids are grown. On weekends, this garden is turned into a lively orchid bazaar.
Deer Park
The Deer Park nearby, offers visitors a chance to feed fawns and does.
Hibiscus Garden
Nearby is the Hibiscus Garden where a profusion of more than 500 varieties of the national flower are grown here.
Bird Park
A Short distance from Hibiscus Garden is the Bird Park set in a huge netting enclosure. The hornbill, hawk Eagle, Brahminy Kite and Argus pheasant are among the more than 5000 birds that can be seen here.
Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Farm
Another colourful attraction in the vicinity is the Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Farm. Flitting among the lush greeneries and flowers are more than 6,000 butterflies of over 1,230 species. An insect museum, a nursery and breeding area for butterflies nearby is worth a peek at. Opens: 9am – 6pm (daily).
Asean Sculpture Garden
Located below the National Monument. A land scaped garden displaying a collection of prize-winning abstract sculptures by Asean artist
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