Paya Indah Wetlands is a Malaysia's premier eco-tourism park covering approximately 3100 hectares located in Kuala Langat District in the State of Selangor near Dengkil, about 50km from Kuala Lumpur. It lies adjacent to Putrajaya, the Multimedia Super Corridor (MSC). It is minutes away from the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and the Formula 1 & Grand Prix circuit.
Paya lndah Wetlands was officially launched by Prime Minister Dato' Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad on 13 October 2001. It encompasses a myriad of ecosystems, namely degraded ex-tin mining land and peat swamp forest. With fourteen lakes, Paya Indah Wetland has splendid and remarkable natural resources.
Paya Indah Wetlands offers exciting attractions, thrilling activities and lots of adventures for people of all ages. There is also nature camps designed primarily for school children that mostly held during school holidays in Malaysia.
We can see hippopotamuses soaking in mud pools, the world's largest and fiercest crocodiles lazing under the sun and also many types of water birds in Paya Indah Wetlands. The four hippopotamuses at this wetland were a gift from the government of Botswana.
Paya Indah Wetlands has approximately 213 species of birds. Some of the birds are migratory birds that make their journey to the south between November and December. Water birds like pelicans, black and white swans and painted storks come from different parts of the world. Another breathtaking sight is the lotus-covered lake. At the Paya Indah Wetlands, the Pink Angel has dark pink flower, blooms several times throughout the year.
There are also about 400 species of the world's best palm Arboretum planted around the wetlands, which provides visitors an educational and recreational visit in picturesque surroundings. One can also see an Araipaima, a two-meter long fish from the Amazon which can grow up to four meter in length, as well as ducks from Moscow at the Aquaculture Jetty. Currently, Paya Indah Wetlands has about 19 species of fish.
It is worth visiting Paya Indah Wetlands for its fascinating geography and superb natural setting.
Remark: Paya Indah Wetlands is temporarily closed until next year. When the wetland was launched, there were 4 hippos and now the number of hippo is less than four.
