The Paya Indah Wetlands in Dengkil, Selangor, which has been closed since February 2005, is now open to visitors. The 450 hectares sanctuary filled with some 210 species of residential and migratory birds and 26 species of mammals, including four Nile hippos. The Department of Wildlife (Perhilitan) will focus its efforts on conservation and research while attractions like angling, boating, cycling and nature walks in the recreation zone will be privatised.
FEATURE
- Tranquil environment
- Hippo, Crocodile feeding
ACTIVITY
COVID-19: There will be some restrictions as prevention and control measures, so there will be some changes on this information.
- Picnic
- Bird watching
- Jungle trekking
- Fishing
- Cycling
- Bicycle rental: RM 5 /2 hours
- Tricycle (Children under 6): RM 3 /2hours
- Panoramic view at observation tower
- Cultural activities at Terengganu Malay house
- Biodiversity education program
- Photography
- Guided tour
- Recreational Zone
- Educational Zone
- Conservation Zone
Animal Feeding
- Hippo feeding (10.00 am everyday)
- Crocs feeding (Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays 11.00 am only)
- Fish Feeding
- Pelican feeding (10.30 am everyday)
- Porcupine Feeding (11.30 am everyday)
FACILITY
- Parking
- Cafeteria
- Chalet
- Campsite
- Hostel
- Toilet
- Seminar hall
- Rest hut
- Playground for kids
- Picnic sites
- Prayer room
ADMISSION & ACCOMMODATION
COVID-19: There will be some restrictions as prevention and control measures, so there will be some changes on this information.
- Admission: Free
- Operating hours:
- Monday to Sunday: 7.30 am to 7.00 pm
- Friday:
- Morning: 7.30 am to 12 pm
- Evening: 2.45 pm to 7 pm
- Attire: No restriction but please use decent clothes (ex: t-shirt, shorts)
- Accommodation booking hours:
- Weekdays: 8 am to 2 pm
- Weekends: 8 am to 5 pm
GALLERY
Photo credit to Trip Advisor and Paya Indah Wetlands Facebook Page.
REVIEW
TripAdvisor
malaysia-traveller.com | Paya Indah Wetlands
travelchameleon.net | Road Trip: Paya Indah Wetlands, Putrajaya
Facebook Page Review
ACCESS
Maps
By Train
Take KLIA Transit to Salak Tinggi Station then get a taxi/Grab ride to the park for a journey about 20 minutes (16.5 km).
Malaysia public transport guide:
BUS | TRAIN | FLIGHT | CAR RENTAL | FERRY | TAXI
CONTACT
Paya Indah Wetlands (Department of Wildlife and National Parks)
Address: KM 4, Jalan Dengkil-Banting, 43800 Dengkil, Selangor
Tel: 03-8768 7616/8726
Email: piw@wildlife.gov.my
Facebook Page: Paya Indah Wetlands
Website: wildlife.gov.my
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