Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam 

Located in Shah Alam, Malaysia's first agriculture park is open to the public since 1986. It was previously known as "Taman Cahaya Seri Alam Agriculture Park" but is now known as Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam.

This park usually has many visitors during the weekends and the public holidays but despite that, you will not feel congested as the place is spacious and is able to cater many visitors.

Map of the park

The 1,295 hectare of tropical rain forest and agriculture park is one of the largest in the world. Visitors come here to explore the many agricultural plants that are grown here. Paddy field is found here, so are cocoa trees, oil palm, rubber trees, coffee, coconut and other fruit trees.

This park is a good recreational place for you to spend do some outdoor activities with family and friends.

Bicycles are available for rent at the park while free bus service is provided to ferry visitors to various spots within the park. The best way to enjoy this park is by renting a bicycle or taking a slow walk to explore the natural beauty of this place.

Both manual and electric bicycles are available for rent here. There is also a swimming pool for you to use in the event that you want to cool yourself after a long day's walk.

You can rent your bicycle from one of the two operators here

The complimentary bus service which is used to take visitors. There are 4 bus stops within the park

Activities at Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam

1. Plants and Tropical Fruit Trees

There are many gardens in this park which you can explore and learn about the plants and trees that are typically grown in Malaysia. 

• Paddy Field
• Zingiberales Garden
• Herbs Garden
• Spice Garden
• Tropical Fruits Garden
• Cactus Garden
• Mushroom Garden
• Ornamental Garden
• Bamboo Garden

The Paddy Field before it is harvested and cooked to be eaten as rice.

Zingiberales Garden

Ginger Flower

Tropical Fruit Garden

Cactus Garden

2. Animal Farm

The animal farm here has goats, deer, horses, ostrich, rabbit, reptiles, birds and other animals that you can interact with. Entrance fees apply to enter this farm. It is also known as Hussin Fauzi Farm.

The Animal Farm

3. Fly Fishing and Lure Casting

If you like fishing, there are lakes within the park that you can fish. However, it's a catch and release fishing. You can fish at Empangan Sg. Air Kuning. The fee is RM30/rod for adult and RM15/rod for children. Boat can be rented here as well. Operation hours are from 7:30am-5:30pm from Tuesday to Sunday. It is closed on Monday.

Fly Fishing and Lure Casting at Empangan Sg. Air Kuning

4. Cultural Complex and Traditional Houses

The cultural complex and traditional houses feature the architecture from different states of Malaysia. The houses in this complex has been fully refurbished after being closed for many years. It is now open for you to visit.

Perak Traditional House

5. Lake and Observation Tower

The lake in this park provides a sense of serenity and calmness away from the busy city life. There are jogging tracks that you can use around the lake. You will be able to see the fountain of water gushing up in the middle of the lake. The area around the lake is a good place for a time of picnic with your family. You will see some of the visitors using their fishing rods fishing around the lake.

There is an observation tower near the lake. Be careful when you use it as some of the planks are not in their place. The tower does need to be maintained for it to be useful again.

The viewing tower built beside the lake.

6. Other Recreational Activities

Further recreational activities that are available.

• Paintball
• Archery
• Flying Fox
• Kayaking and Surf Board
• Wall Climbing
• Paddle Boat

Flying Fox

Kayaking

7. Hiking Up Bukit Sapu Tangan

If you plan to hike up Bukit Sapu Tangan, allocate about 3 hours to go up and come down the hill from this park. Don't hike solo but go with at least another person if you have not hike there before. Use the hiking apps to help you navigate if you are not familiar with the place.

8. Organised Events

If you plan to organised an event for your companies or groups, you can booked the sites and enjoy your time here. Reach out to the park using the contact or email below for more details.

Operating Hours and Fees

The operating hours of the park is from 7:30am to 4:30pm, Tuesdays to Sundays. It is closed on Mondays except when Monday is a public or school holiday. The address and contact number of the park.

Taman Botani Negara
Bukit Cahaya Seri Alam,
40000 Shah Alam,
Selangor, Malaysia. 
Tel : +603 5510 6923

Email: tbnsa@kpkm.gov.my

The entrance fees

For Malaysians, RM3.00 for adult 12 years and above. RM1.00 for children 6 to 11 years old. RM1.00 for visitors 60 years and above. 

For foreigners, RM20.00 for adult 12 years and above. RM5.00 for children 6 to 11 years old. RM5.00 for visitors 60 years and above. 

Getting Here

If you need to come here using public transportation, take the KTM Komuter train and disembark at Shah Alam Station. From here, book a Grab and you will reach the park in approximately 20 minutes time.