About Kuala Selangor Nature Park
Kuala Selangor Nature Park (Taman Alam Kuala Selangor) is a 240-hectare protected wetland and secondary forest park in Kuala Selangor, Selangor, near the mouth of the Selangor River. Established in 1987 and managed by the Malaysian Nature Society, it comprises mangroves, mudflats, lakes and forest. Notable for migratory birdwatching, it provides walking trails, observation hides and an environmental education centre for visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can explore a lowland secondary forest, mangrove swamps, brackish lakes and mudflats via marked walking trails and boardwalks. The park offers bird hides and watchtowers overlooking lakes and coastal mudflats for observing resident and migratory birds, monkeys, and other wildlife. Facilities include a visitor centre with exhibition hall, chalets, and guided nature walks. The environment is tranquil and natural, suitable for leisurely walks, photography and nature study.
Key highlights
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240-hectare wetland comprising mangroves, secondary forest, lakes and mudflats
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Important stopover for migratory birds with over 150 recorded bird species
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Network of walking trails, boardwalks, observation hides and watchtowers
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Managed by the Malaysian Nature Society as a conservation and environmental education centre
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Brackish lakes and coastal mudflats near the Selangor River estuary
History of Kuala Selangor Nature Park
Established on 16 September 1987 by the Selangor State Government and gazetted as a nature park, the park is managed by the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) as a conservation and environmental education centre to protect mangrove, mudflat and secondary forest habitats at the Selangor River estuary adjacent to Bukit Melawati.
Route
| By air | Via Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, onward by road |
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| By train |