1. The Habitat Penang Hill
Scheduled to open this April, The Habitat on Penang Hill is the island’s latest eco attraction. Set on the fringes of a 130 million year old rainforest, The Habitat’s main highlight, to me, is its Curtis Crest Tree Top Walk.
2. Curtis Crest Tree Top Walk
3. Curtis Crest Tree Top Walk
It is Penang’s highest viewing platform at 12 metres in height, offering 360-degree panoramic views of the island via its 100-metre circular platform. But first, one has to climb up 70 steps.
4. view from the top as far as the eyes could see
5. the trail begins
Visitors are allowed a maximum time of fifteen minutes on Curtis Crest Tree Top Walk, and depends on weather conditions. Only forty people are allowed on it simultaneously due to safety.
6. Star of Bethlehem
7. Tree Fern
For those who suffer from acrophobia, they could equally enjoy The Habitat as it offers a 1.6km nature trail on ground to allow visitors to immerse in the natural beauty of the rainforest.
8. Dusky Leaf monkeys
9. one of the two giant swings
Trained nature guides are available, who readily share their knowledge of plants, animals and bugs as and when you come across them.
10. teardrop hammock
11. R&R pit stop
Really, there are so many of these nature’s gifts to look out for as the trail is just steps away from the Penang Forest Reserve. By the way, vegetation at The Habitat is 80% original while the other 20% has been planted.
12. tarantulas’ nest as deep as one metre
13. our guide holds a photo of a tarantula on his phone, discovered at The Habitat
By the way, complimentary guided tours start at 9.30am and every subsequent half an hour from the briefing area.
14. briefing area
15. Curtis Crest Tree Top Walk on the horizon
Apart from Curtis Crest Tree Top Walk and Nature Trail, other attractions include Canopy Bridges, Canopy Walks, Ziplines and Sunset Evening Walk. During my visit, all these were not ready yet, so I do not have photos to show. It also means that I will be back!
16. Monkey Tail Fern
17. Operations Manager Andrew Stevenson holds a copy of the painting of the hill from years ago – the original painting is currently being displayed in Singapore
Tickets:
Adult – RM20
Child / Senior Citizen – RM10
Student (with ID) – RM10
Family package (2 adults + 2 kids) – RM50
Child below 3 years of age – complimentary
*membership is available
Opening hours: 9.30am – 6pm daily, except Wednesday
18. jungle-themed souvenir store
19. the exit of The Habitat Penang Hill
The Habitat Penang Hill
Add: Bukit Bendera, 11300 Penang, Malaysia.
Tel: +604 – 826 7677
Email: inquiry@thehabitat.my
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