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Among the attractions located in the Perdana Botanical Gardens are the deer park, Hibiscus garden, Orchid Garden, Kuala Lumpur Bird Park and Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park. [1] The Bird Park with a land area of over 20.9-acre (8.5 ha) was opened on 15 November 1991, features more than 3,000 birds from more than 200 species of bird and is billed as ...
The Gardens by the Bay (GBTB) is an urban park spanning 105 hectares (260 acres) in the Central Region of Singapore, adjacent to the Marina Reservoir.The park consists of three waterfront gardens: Bay South Garden in Marina South, Bay East Garden with the Founders' Memorial in Marina East and Bay Central Garden in the Downtown Core and Kallang. [2]
The Gardens' Bulletin Singapore. 56 (1 & 2): 1– 28. National Heritage Board (2002), Singapore's 100 Historic Places, Archipelago Press, ISBN 981-4068-23-3. Singapore Botanic Gardens (1989), Visions of Delight: The Singapore Botanic Gardens through the ages, by Bonnie Tinsley, Tien Wah Press, Singapore, ISBN 9971882035.
Most public parks in Kuala Lumpur are managed by the Landscape and Recreation Development Department, Kuala Lumpur City Hall. [1] [2]Perdana Botanical Garden; Rimba Ilmu Botanical Gardens
National Botanic Gardens Shah Alam (Malay: Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam or TBNSA) is a national botanic garden in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia. [1] It is incorporated in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries. With area of 817 hectares, it is the habitat of flora and fauna, also a recreational destination in the Klang Valley. [2]
The gardens occupy a 29 ha. site [11] in a valley described as "an amphitheatre of hills" [9] covered with lush tropical rain-forests. Its lush greenery and tranquil setting makes it a favourite park and a popular tourist destination. It is Penang's unique natural heritage, being the only garden of its kind in Malaysia.
In 1884 the gardens were planted with grasses, flowers, and trees; a part of the gardens was fenced, to keep bulls out. [2] The 64 hectares (160 acres) site was the first public garden in Malaya, and was cherished for its beauty; it has been well-maintained since its opening. There are ten scenic lakes and ponds, which highlight the gardens.
Botanical gardens in Malaysia have collections consisting entirely of Malaysia native and endemic species; most have a collection that include plants from around the world. There are botanical gardens and arboreta in all states and territories of Malaysia, most are administered by local governments, some are privately owned.