| Kota Kinabalu is the capital city of Borneo Island's | | | | zone. The Borneo Pygmy elephants also have their |
| Sabah Division. It is a thriving Malaysian industrial hub | | | | own spacious pen where they can be observed |
| facing the South China Sea on one side against the | | | | undisturbed as does the Sumatran rhinoceros, one of |
| majestic backdrop of Mount Kinabalu; a city with | | | | the most endangered species in the world. Visitors |
| immense natural beauty. The Lok Kawi Wildlife Park is | | | | can also observe the Malayan tigers, clouded leopards |
| a popular tourist destination which exemplifies the | | | | and sun bears from the safety of a raised |
| city's emphasis on natural conservation. | | | | observation deck. |
| Although the locals view it as a zoo, the Lok Kawi | | | | The Lok Kawi aviary is one of the Park's centerpiece |
| Wildlife Park is actually a miniature wildlife rehabilitation | | | | attractions; a large unspoiled area of jungle mimicking |
| centre developed jointly by the Forestry Department | | | | the birds' natural habitat enclosed within a giant dome |
| and the Sabah Wildlife Department. Situated along the | | | | of netting. This scenic area, where an actual river |
| old Penampang to Papar road, 20 minutes away from | | | | runs through, is home to a range of indigenous and |
| the Kota Kinabalu city centre, the park is home to | | | | exotic avian species. Flightless birds such as southern |
| over 100 species of flora and fauna over a land area | | | | hemisphere ostriches and emus have their own pens. |
| of 280 acres. | | | | The park also includes a botanical trail in the form of |
| The aim of the park is to educate the public about | | | | a jungle trek best traversed via jeep, but can also be |
| endangered species while allowing them a chance to | | | | walked for 1.4km along a paved trail. Guides can be |
| observe a range of exotic and rarely-seen animals up | | | | hired to enrich your experience by having the animals |
| close with minimal restriction of the animal's freedom | | | | and rare plants explained to you at length. |
| of movement. The park is designed to be ideal for | | | | Tourists to Borneo looking for a luxury Kota Kinabalu |
| family day outings and contains a delightful children's | | | | resort should consider Shangri-La's Tanjung Aru |
| zoo and amphitheatre. | | | | Resort and Spa Kota Kinabalu. This secluded hotel in |
| There are many highlights among the park's fauna. | | | | Kota Kinabalu is located just 10 minutes away from |
| Orangutans, one of Borneo's most popular species, | | | | the city's downtown area and offers easy access to |
| and the bulbous-nosed Proboscis Monkeys can be | | | | many tourist attractions including the Lok Kawi |
| seen at play within the zoo's glass enclosed primate | | | | Wildlife Park. |