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There’s A Stunning New Sunflower Field In Malaysia, RM6 Entry Includes Petting Zoo Too

There’s A Stunning New Sunflower Field In Malaysia, RM6 Entry Includes Petting Zoo Too

Lifestyle Travel
By Rachel Yohannan on 21 Jul 2020
Senior Digital Editor

Think of sunflower fields and places like Amsterdam, Taichung, and Khao Yai might come to mind. But there’s one closer to home for us Singaporeans, and it’s located just across the border in Malaysia.

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Part of Taman Ular Dan Reptilia Negeri Perlis, also known as Perlis Snake Park, this cheery field of yellow blooms is not too far from Penang and entry is an affordable RM6 - that’s less than S$2! This fee also covers access to a petting zoo, with reptiles and furry friends like rabbits, deer, and guinea pigs.

Read on to find out more about the sunflower field at Taman Ular Dan Reptilia Negeri Perlis in Malaysia!

Sunflower field Malaysia Taman Ular Dan Reptilia Negeri Perlis snake parkPhoto from @nna_dazn via Instagram

This sunflower field at Taman Ular Dan Reptilia Negeri Perlis was opened just a year ago in July 2019, and it has since become a photography hotspot for many Malaysians.

Sunflower field Malaysia Taman Ular Dan Reptilia Negeri Perlis snake parkPhoto from @qiping_life via Instagram

Just like their counterparts in Taiwan and Thailand, these sunflowers are towering ones, some even taller than us humans.

Sunflower field Malaysia Taman Ular Dan Reptilia Negeri Perlis snake parkPhoto from @justmiinee via Instagram

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At full bloom, some of the flowers might even be larger than your face!

Sunflower field Malaysia Taman Ular Dan Reptilia Negeri Perlis snake parkPhoto from @justmiinee via Instagram

Sunflower field Malaysia Taman Ular Dan Reptilia Negeri Perlis snake parkPhoto from @anisathirah___ via Instagram

As its name suggests, Perlis Snake Park is also home to, well, snakes. The place is essentially a petting zoo and farm, so you’ll get the opportunity to get up close and personal with these slithery creatures, with the help of their keepers.

Petting zoo Malaysia Taman Ular Dan Reptilia Negeri Perlis snake parkPhoto from Taman Ular Dan Reptilia Negeri Perlis

There are other reptiles like turtles and crocodiles as well. Don’t worry, the crocs are all kept separately so they won’t make a meal out of you.

Petting zoo Malaysia Taman Ular Dan Reptilia Negeri Perlis snake parkPhoto from Taman Ular Dan Reptilia Negeri Perlis

If scaly specimens aren’t your thing, perhaps you’ll prefer to play with furry friends like rabbits, guinea pigs, and deer.

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Petting zoo Malaysia Taman Ular Dan Reptilia Negeri Perlis snake parkPhoto from Taman Ular Dan Reptilia Negeri Perlis

Spot the chickens walking about - just like in the old kampung days!

Petting zoo Malaysia Taman Ular Dan Reptilia Negeri Perlis snake parkPhoto from Taman Ular Dan Reptilia Negeri Perlis

Taman Ular Dan Reptilia Negeri Perlis is located at the far North of Malaysia, so it’s not the most accessible for us Singaporeans, but it is possible to drive there from Penang in less than 2.5 hours. Embark on a multi-city road trip “next door” and drop by for a refreshing dose of flora and fauna!

Petting zoo Malaysia Taman Ular Dan Reptilia Negeri Perlis snake parkPhoto from Taman Ular Dan Reptilia Negeri Perlis

Taman Ular Dan Reptilia Negeri Perlis
?Address: Taman Ular Sungai Batu Pahat, 02400 Kangar, Perlis, Malaysia
Opening hours: 9AM - 5PM, Daily
☎️ Telephone: +60 4 976 8511
? Website

Read our other articles for ideas on things to do in Penang and the rest of Malaysia:

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