Penang National Park in Penang

The Penang National Park spreads over an area spanning 1,213 hectare of land and sea. Previously known as the Pantai Acheh Forest Reserve, this park is house to a wealth of 417 flora and 143 fauna species. Pantai Acheh Forest Reserve, located at the northwestern tip of Penang was declared the Penang National Park in April 2003. The establishment of this park reflects the importance of conserving this biological diversity-rich area. The aim is to conserve and protect wildlife, marine life, plants and objects.

Features of Penang National Park in Penang

  -  Among the animals spotted at the park and its surroundings are dolphins, otters, Hawksbill turtles and monkeys.
  -  Secondary forest is the main feature here. The long beach-line has plant varieties ranging from rocky bonsai to timber and herbal plants.
  -  Other varieties include Chengal, Meranti Seraya, Jelutong, Gaharu, Tongkat Ali and Bintangor.
  -  Several mangrove trees are found along the Tukun beach.
  -  Wild orchids can be spotted on steep rocky slopes and cashew nuts are common here indicating ancient agricultural activities.
  -  The dusky leaf monkeys and the long tailed macaque can be seen.
  -  The avian varieties will amaze you. Noticeable big birds like the White Bellied   -  Sea Eagles and the Brahminy Kites and kingfisher can be seen here.
  -  Mammals such as wild boars, wild cats, civet cats, sea otters, mouse-deer, rats, bats and squirrels and crabs, fishes and large prawns, monitor lizards and snakes are common here.
  -  There is also the occasional landing of turtles here.

How to Reach Penang National Park in Penang

Take the northern coastal road passing through Tanjung Tokong, Tanjung Bungah at Batu Fringghi and Teluk Bahang town from Georgetown

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