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Kota Kinabalu City Bird Sanctuary (KKCBS) is the best place to see how nature works to prevent soil erosion and also to catch up with the unique flora and fauna species of a mangrove wetland."
This place was opened to the public in March 2000 but it was designated by the state government as a sanctuary in 1996. This 24ha sanctuary is the only remaining patch of a once extensive mangrove forest in that area.
The site is fed by both saline and fresh water, thereby creating a unique ecosystem within which mangrove flora and fauna, and freshwater aquatic species can flourish at the same time. The site is also an important refuge and feeding ground for many species of resident birds, as well as several migratory species from northern Asia.
In fact, some 80 species of resident and migratory birds have been recorded here.
The Sanctuary emphasises educational and awareness activities, especially among students from the 15 surrounding schools. For this purpose, a 1.78km-long boardwalk, interspersed with resting huts, observation towers, and an outdoor classroom have been built for the convenience of visitors. The site will soon accommodate an environmental education centre with basic facilities and equipment, including an exhibition area, multipurpose hall and a research laboratory.
Consists of three main islands, this park is acclaimed for its pristine natural environment. Covering a total area of 15,864ha., this park was gazetted in 1978 to protect its pristine natural environment.
Getting its name from the Kadazandusun words “Aki” (meaning ancestor) and “Nabalu” (Mountain), Mount Kinabalu (or Gunung Kinabalu) is considered a sacred resting place of the ancestral spirits.The Kinabalu Park is known for the abundance and diversity of its plant life with over 1,200 species of flora and fauna.
Turtle Island Park is the largest of these islands and has been developed to house the park's headquarters, a visitors' centre, basic tourist facilities and a turtle hatcher.
Tanjung Aru is one of the most popular spots to relax while enjoying good food. A special attraction is the spectacular sunset between 6.00 and 6.15 pm.
The North Borneo Railway features a British Vulcan steam locomotive, designed and built by the Vulcan Foundry in Newton-le-Willows, England in 1954 as part of the last order before the factory converted to diesel and electric locomotive construction
The unique Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, comprising five idyllic islands is only 20 minutes away from Kota Kinabalu by speedboat. In the Bajau dialect, “Gayo” means big, and since Gaya Island is the biggest of all the islands, they named it as such.
"I will go as soon as possible..to complete my research on bird's behaviour..but the problem is...the money is not there...maybe I'll propose my company to cover the place so that I can be there for free " by Nawri
"Add more brid! The bird is so little.I don't no why it call"BURUNG Scantuary"?"
"pecemaran air; air penuh dengan pecemaran minyak. saya cadangkan agar pihak tuan dapat memperbaiki pemandangan KKCBS agar lebih menarik, maka dengan ini saya yakin dapat menarik ramai pelancong ke KKCBS."
"Selain drpd mendaki Gunung Kinabalu, melawat Bird Sactuary ini pasti memberi manfaat kepada para pengunjung. Selain drpd melihat spesis-spesis burung, kita pasti terpukau dengan warna-warni kecerian burung2 tersebut." by shoana
"Next time I go..I'll let you know Scalia, and we could go together coz this is really a bird heaven. Been here once." by moose
