Top Penang Nature Parks

Discover a world of butterflies, insects, and tropical plants with tickets to Entopia, where hands-on exhibits help bring the natural world to life. You’ll find more than 15,000 butterflies and a wonderland of waterfalls, caves, and ponds, as well as a two-story learning center devoted to invertebrates—everything that wiggles, crawls, and slithers. Pre-booking your Entopia admission tickets ensures a hassle-free visit, so you can walk right in upon arrival.

A trip to Penang isn't complete without a day trip to Tropical Spice Garden, the first of its kind in Southeast Asia. The garden is a lush and lanscaped 8-acre garden with over 500 species of flora and fauna for you to see! You can opt for a live guided tour or an audio tour and whatever you decide, you'll definitely learn something new, and maybe see a plant or two you've never seen before! After walking through the garden, you can even visit the outdoor cafe that overlooks the Straits of Malacca, and get a chance to sit back and relax to admire the fantastic environment. Before you leave, drop by the gift shop for some Malaysian-made gifts, or premium spice therapy spa products - a great souvenir from a trip to the Tropical Spice Garden.

- Enjoy an impressive 360-degree panoramic view of Penang Island from the highest viewing point of Penang - Explore and learn more about the diverse flora and fauna that grows within The Habitat - Take in the fresh air on a thrilling walk on the 230m Langur Way Canopy Walk - Admire the beauty of Penang's 130-million-year-old rainforest - You can also explore to other famous attractions such as Top Komtar Penang and The Gravityz's Obstacle Rope Course in Penang

More than just a butterfly farm, Entopia is a haven and magical world where butterflies and insects are free to come out and play. Discover the two worlds that lie inside the butterfly park: The Natureland living outdoor gardens, and The Cocoon indoor discover center. The Natureland is a shared ecological space for a variety of animal species from invertebrates to small reptiles living in their re-created natural habitat. It's one of the largest butterfly farm in all of Malaysia! With more than 15,000 free-flying bugs and over 200 species of plants with waterfalls, ponds, caves and other artistic garden features, it's a sight to behold! Before you leave The Natureland, make sure to stroll along the mezzanine-terrace from David’s Garden and get a majestic view of the Home Tree. Afterwards, head to The Cocoon, which features two floors of learning exhibition and indoor activities.

Tropical rainforests cover only 6% of the planet’s surface but in terms of biodiversity, they contain more than 50% of the world’s terrestrial plant and animal species. On plants alone, tropical rainforests are thought to be the exclusive home for 170,000 of the world’s 250,000 known plant species. The largest intact tropical rainforest in the world is in the Amazon River Basin and it dwarfs the Malaysian rainforests in size by far. However, age-wise, the Amazon jungle’s estimated age of 55 to 70 million years is way younger. Estimated at around 130 million years old, Malaysia’s rainforests is host to some of the most diverse tropical ecosystems in the world. During the Ice Age, Southeast Asia’s rainforests continued to experience moist temperatures due to its geographical location. This, in turn, allowed them to develop much earlier than the tropical rainforests of Africa and South America, the Amazon included.

A world away from bustling Georgetown, The Habitat Penang Hill is a fascinating introduction to the Malaysian rainforest, with walking trails, a canopy walk, tree top walk, and an entire garden devoted to fragrant plants. Pre-booking admission to The Habitat Penang Hill means you can spend your whole day exploring, while watching for the tropical birds, flying squirrels, and leaf monkeys that thrive in the protected area.

Ensure admission to the Tropical Spice Garden even at busy times by booking your tickets in advance. Besides access to the 8-acre (3.2-hectare) garden with its rainforest trails, spice terraces, wildlife, and butterflies, enjoy a complimentary audio guide and a drink at the herbal tea kiosk in the Bamboo Garden.