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 Putrajaya
Wetland is the largest constructed freshwater wetland in the
tropics. It functions as a flood control system and a natural
filter system for the Putrajaya Lake. Apart from providing an
expansive area for recreation and education, it forms an essential
part of the eco-system.
The park comprises the Taman Wetland and the wetland areas. The
wetlands are made up of 24 wetland cells built along the Chuah and
Bisa rivers. Marshes and swamps were developed in the wetland
cells. More than 70 species of wetland plants have been planted.
Twenty-four species of indigenous fish were introduced into the
wetland more than a year ago and have today adjusted to the
environment and add diversity to the man made eco-system.
A good starting point to explore Putrajaya Wetlands is to visit
Taman Wetland. As the gateway to the wetlands area, Taman Wetland
houses a Nature Interpretation Centre and a 80m high look-out
tower which offers a bird's eye view of Putrajaya. Within the
park, there are two marked trails, a flamingo pond, picnic areas
and other public amenities.
Taman Wetland has attracted a wide variety of birds and animals.
Several species of local marshland birch and water birds including
the Little Egret, Little Green Heron, Cinnamon Bittern and
migratory birds from the northern hemisphere have been spotted
there. Visitors to the park can enjoy a leisurely walk, jog or
cycle along its bicycle track.
In the Nature Interpretation Centre, there is a souvenir shop, a
wetlands diorama, wetlands handicraft displays, an AV room and the
Wetland Cafe. The Centre as the focal point of public education
and ecotourism, provides information about the wetland plant bed
filtration system, conservation of wetland habitats and on the
uses of wetland products.
The Putrajaya Wetlands is said to be the largest constructed
freshwater wetlands in the tropics and the first of its kind in
Malaysia. Where geology, hydrology and biology have created
natural wetlands, the Putrajaya Wetlands, carved out from rubber
and oil palm plantations, is the product of human ingenuity and
technology.
Visiting hours:
Park : Daily 7.00 am - 7.00 pm (including public holidays)
Nature Interpretation Centre : Daily 9.00 am - 6.00 pm (including
public holidays)
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