The Habitat is a world-class eco-tourism facility located on the fringes of a 130-million year old virgin rainforest on Penang Hill. This rainforest is untouched and precariously exists side by side with urban Penang and its environs.
The Habitat’s eco-friendly attractions include a historical 1.6km Nature Trail built in the early 1800s by the British East India Company. Additional eco-friendly Canopy Bridges, a Tree Top Walk and Canopy Walkways will provide visitors with access to the forest canopy. The star attraction Curtis Crest, fondly known as the ‘Tree Top Walk’, is the highest viewing platform in Penang at 800 meters above sea level, and offers visitors 360-degree views of the island and mainland including Gunung Jerai (Kedah Peak), the paddy fields of Kedah, the ‘rice bowl of Malaysia,’ and on a clear day all the way north to Langkawi.
Visitors will find themselves immersed in the natural beauty of the rainforest, marveling at the beautiful tree fern believed to be over a 100 years old, and other ancient rainforest giants such as the Damar Minyak and Rhu Bukit conifers. Throughout the Nature Trail, you will come across numerous rest areas set in various themed gardens such as the fern, ginger and fragrant gardens. Rest at the Golden Bromeliad and Orchid Pavilions and take a moment to reflect and take in the sights, sounds and smells of nature.
The Habitat Penang Hill Admission Ticket
- Walk along the Curtis Crest, also known as the ‘Tree Top Walk’, the highest 360-degree viewing platform in PenangTake a seat at one of the Giant Swings & take in the breathtaking views of the Golden Valley at sunsetLearn about the various wildlife and plant properties from The Habitat’s specially trained Naturalists
- Admission fee
- Tram Ride
Notes:
- Please be advised that the last admission to The Habitat is at 17:00, and all visitors must exit the attraction by 18:30.
- The Habitat is located on top of Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera), hence you are required to purchase the funicular train ticket (not inclusive) at the entrance of Penang Hill, in order to take the train up the hill. Once you reach the top of the hill, please follow the signboard directions to The Habitat.
- The number and variety of wildlife you would encounter in The Habitat is not guaranteed as these animals/insects are in the wild and not trained to answer/respond in any way.
- There will be guided walks every half an hour.
- Children below the age of 3 years old are allowed free entry.
*The Habitat Sunset Walk Important Notes*:
- Please be advised that admission begins at 18:00, and last admission is at 19:00. All visitors must exit the attraction by 20:00.
- Please note that should there be bad weather, the Sunset Walk would be cancelled.
What to Wear:
- Modest, comfortable set of clothes
- Good pair of shoes
What to bring:
- Umbrella
- Hat / Cap
- Camera
- Mosquito repellent
- Sunscreen / sunblock