About National Botanical Garden Shah Alam
National Botanical Garden Shah Alam, also known as Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam, is a 1,295-hectare botanical garden in Bukit Cahaya Seri Alam, Shah Alam, Selangor. Originally opened in 1986 as an agricultural park, it was redeveloped as a national botanical garden. It is notable for its extensive plant collections, Four Seasons Temperate House, animal park, dams and recreational forests, serving as a major conservation, education and leisure destination near Kuala Lumpur.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large landscaped botanical garden with themed gardens, forested trails, lakes and dams, and open recreational areas. Key areas include the Four Seasons Temperate House, Cactus Garden, Spice and Ornamental Gardens, Animal Park, and Bukit Sapu Tangan viewpoint. The park is explored on foot, by bicycle or via tram/shuttle service, with opportunities for sightseeing, photography, animal viewing and family recreation in a natural, hilly setting.
Key highlights
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Four Seasons Temperate House with seasonal temperate plants
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Animal Park featuring local wildlife and bird enclosures
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Bukit Sapu Tangan viewpoint and forest trails
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Spice Garden, Cactus Garden and Ornamental Gardens
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Bukit Cahaya lake and dams for scenic views