Taman Alam Kuala Selangor — Attraction in Selangor

It is a good place for people who love nature. However, we had a bad experience with one Indian woman who claimed to be part of the park’s management.

When my friend and I were walking around the chalet area near the public toilets while waiting for our other friends who were in the washroom, this Indian lady suddenly came up to me and started shouting. She told me that we should not enter the area because the chalets are for rent, and since we had not rented one, we were not allowed to be there. I wondered why she could not speak politely, so I tried to explain that we had bought park tickets and were simply exploring the area as we were considering organizing a company retreat there in the future. Unfortunately, she behaved in a very rude manner, not listening at all and chasing us away as if we were monkeys in the park.

Aside from this unpleasant encounter, most of the staff were friendly and helpful, especially a young Malay girl at the counter. We arrived around 5:15 p.m., although the park closes at 6:00 p.m., and she was still very welcoming. She shared a lot of information about the animals in the park and clearly knew the place very well. For example, she told us that the park has five mosquitoes and five mudskippers. Because of her, we decided to adjust our plans and return the next morning to explore the park properly, even though we were leaving Kuala Selangor to stay overnight in Sabak Bernam.

In this park, we saw otters, silver leaf monkeys, long-tailed macaques, eagles, swallows, mudskippers, mud crabs, small fish, butterflies and bees (whose names I am not sure of), and several small birds that sang beautifully. We also saw many plants not commonly found in the city, and I posted some photos of them.

Overall, we had a great experience in the park, but we also felt sad to see that it is not well maintained. Many watchtowers and trails are closed, the lake has dried up, and most of the signboards are either missing or damaged. Since otters are rarely seen in Peninsular Malaysia, there should at least be a signboard placed about 500 metres before the otter’s route on the main trail to remind visitors not to disturb their...

A Hidden Gem in Kuala Selangor : Perfect for Nature Lovers!

I feel privileged to have been born and raised in the beautiful town of Kuala Selangor. The nature park is just a short walk from my parents’ home, which makes it even more special to me. ☺️

Kuala Selangor Nature Park, also known as Taman Alam Kuala Selangor, is a mangrove forest reserve spanning over 200 hectares along the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, facing the Straits of Malacca. A large portion of the park consists of pristine mangrove swamps.

Mangroves are tropical tree species that thrive in swamps and shallow saltwater areas. One of their most fascinating features is their distinctive root system, which grows down from the branches into the muddy soil, helping to stabilize the shoreline and support marine life.

These mangrove ecosystems provide an ideal habitat for a variety of fish, crabs, shrimps, and mollusks animals with soft bodies, usually protected by shells, such as snails and clams.

Since its establishment in 1987, the park has been managed by the Malaysian Nature Society on behalf of the Selangor state government.

Visitors have several accommodation options including A-frame huts, chalets, dormitories, and a hostel for larger groups. There’s also a designated camping site available with prior booking for those who prefer to camp under the stars.

With its rich biodiversity and unique mangrove landscape, the park attracts researchers, photographers, and nature enthusiasts from both Malaysia and around the world.

Truly a gem not to...

Note: I have a hard time deciding to give this a 3 or 4* rating. This is because the visit I made was during rainy season

Located in the mangrove area Kuala Selangor Nature Park or Taman Alam Kuala Selangor, is an area to view a variety of mangrove flora and fauna.

At the entrance, one needs to buy entry tickets RM4 for adults and RM1 for those below 17 years of age. The very helpful lady dishes out useful information on where to find the faunas on request. One can also buy mosquito repellents from the counter.

Stepping into the park, one notices that it is not really maintained well. As it is a mangrove and it is rainy season, there are swarms of mosquitoes. I really mean swarms. Mosquito repellent is a must.

There is a bird watching tower near the early area of the park. Unfortunately, the stairs leading up to the top is covered in droppings (faeces) and urine. I couldn’t make it to the top of the tower as it gets worse the higher we go.

The paths are muddy. Very muddy. There are also cars moving on those paths.

We can catch sight of the long-tailed macaque (a very common monkey) and also silvered leaf monkeys at the entrance the park.

Along the inside paths we are sighted a kingfisher, egrets, crabs, giant mudskippers, skinks, garden lizards, and snails. Supposedly there are also otters, kraits and other snakes to be sighted if you are lucky.

I can’t shake off the nightmarish swarms of mosquitoes so I will say it again. Get and use good...