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Environmental Attractions
Botanical Gardens
 The Botanical Gardens offer peace and tranquility amidst lush green
surroundings, tropical plants, and the vibrant colors of Penang's flora. The
30-hectare garden also features a waterfall. Created in 1884 by the British,
it was meant as a tribute to Charles Curtis, the garden's first
superintendent. Curtis collected botanical specimens from the surrounding
hills--specimens which have since become significant samples in the world's
major herbaria. The gardens are also well-known for their bold Rhesus
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Admission: Free.
Opening Hours: 7.00 am - 7.00pm.
Batu Ferringhi Beach
 In the 70's this beach town was all the rage for dreamers, dissidents and
free spirits. Today development has definitely made its mark, but Batu
Ferringhi is the best known, most popular and still a great beach
destination to hang out. There are plenty of resorts, restaurants and
hawkers stalls to keep you occupied if you get bored of lying in the sun,
and the attitude around town remains typically Penang relaxed. Reports
suggest that this is also the best nightlife destination on the island.
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Penang Bird Park
The Penang Bird Park occupies a generous landscaped site in Seberang Jaya.
Within its beautifully-designed aviaries are over four hundred species of
birds from all over the world. Man-made islands with cascades, gardens, and
ornamental plants abound. The park also contains a wide variety of orchids
and hibiscus plants.
Bukit Mertajam Recreational Park
Located approximately 18 km from Butterworth ferry terminal, this park
covers a wide area of hilly terrain that ascends several hundred meters
above sea level. Its cool hill air encourages a profusion of ferns,
ephiphytes and wild flowers, as well as exotic butterflies, birds and
insects. For the adventurous, there are numerous jungle tracks leading to
the heart of the forest.
Penang Butterfly Farm
Located at Teluk Bahang, the Butterfly Farm has hundreds of species of
butterflies and insects amidst landscaped tropical gardens. Opens daily from
9am to 5pm
Bukit Jambul Orchid, Hibiscus & Reptile Garden
This place is open from 9.30am to 6.30pm daily with last entry being at
5.30pm. This is place has a vast collection of orchids and hibiscus. Besides
plants, visitors can also view exotic reptiles. Snake shows are on every
Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
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