Lok Kawi Wildlife Park

Lok Kawi Wildlife Park (Lokkawi Zoo) located at old Penampang-Papar road, 15km from Kota Kinabalu. Visitors can see Borneo and Malaysia wild animals such as orang utan, proboscis monkey, Asian elephant, rhino, hornbill birds, tiger, etc. Open daily from 9.30am - 5.30pm.

The Lok Kawi Wildlife Park is about 25 KM ( South West) of the capital Kota Kinabalu. It is easily accessible by either the Old Penampang- Papar Road via Donggongon town or the Putatan- Papar road.

The Lok Kawi Wildlife Park is run by Sabah Wildlife Department under the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment. The park covers about 280 acres of land include the Botanical Site managed by Sabah Forestry Department.

At the moment, the Park has more than 100 species of mammals including birds, which are kept in captivity. On the Botanical side, there is a trail which leads to the Herbal and Ginger Garden. You may even catch a glimpse of the ever famous Pitcher plant (Nepenthes sp.). Some introduced dipterocarp trees can also be found in this area.

Coming attractions are (now in progress) the 1.4 km forest walk, the canopy walk, mountain hiking track and the observation pavilion. Have fun but remember to abide and respect the rules and regulations of the Park.

Sphecotypus sp. (Giant Forest Ant Mimic)

Sphecotypus sp.
(Giant Forest Ant Mimic) Female

An Ant Mimicry Spider of Lok Kawi Wildlife Park

Some of the native species at the Wildlife Park include Orang-utans, Proboscis Monkeys, Pygmy Elephants and a Pygmy Rhino. On top of this the Wildlife Park has Tigers, a Clouded Leopard, Gibbons, Otters, Sun Bears, Giant Tortoise, Mouse Deer, Ostrich, Civets and a fantastic Aviary complete with talking birds which allows the visitor a taste of life deep within the rainforest.

Dragonflies of Borneo

"With 275 named species so far recorded in Borneo, the island has one of the richest and most exciting dragonfly faunas in the world. More than 40% of species occur nowhere else, making it the most distinctive sub-region of Sundaland." A Guide to the Dragonflies of Borneo by Albert G. Orr

Insects are diverse and dominant inhabitants of the tropical rainforests in Borneo Island. New species are discovered too often. Entomologists are still struggling to cope with the documentation of tropical insect diversity.

Most of the common dragonflies in Sabah are red coloured, especially from the family Libellulidae. Some red pecies are even confused as same species, for example the three species of Genus Neurothemis.

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FAUNA

Dragonflies of Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore

Dragonflies are among the most beautiful of insects. Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore are home to more than 230 species (twice the number found in Europe). They include some of the most exquisite forms found anywhere in the World.

FLORA

Fig trees of Sabah

Borneo has 150 species of wild fig trees. Most of them are found in forests of Sabah.

FISHERIES

Tiger Prawn Farms in Tawau

Prawn farming is a main commercial activities in Tawau. Spawners from Tawau are graded the best in Malaysia. For decades, Tawau has been exporting high-grade tiger prawns to several countries such as Korea, Japan, Taiwan, China, Vietnam, Singapore, Egypt and Australia.