Since
this post is blogging about a trip I’ll write in English so many can use as a
helpful review. J The
entrance fee is RM15 for local adult and RM 7 for children. How to get there? By
bus or taxi, bus is usually my choice because it doesn’t cost much and
practical, as well as able to take a quick tour around the city. Hmm this
aquarium park is located in Jalan Tuaran so any blue bus aboard at terminal
behind the Asia City should drop u off at Wisma Wanita, (better communicate
with the driver to confirm and kindly ask them to remind you when reached) then
within a walking distance about 500m you will come across a signboard like
this:
My first impression when I entered
the park is that it’s a bit abandoned. Small ponds with bridge at the entrance,
the water is not so clear and scattered leaves drift on surface. Few visitors and
quite here today even though it’s a public holiday, Wesak Day. I prefer
serenity, and yes it feel like we 2 people dominated the whole park for
ourselves.
Anyway, credit to this park as the animals available here is
considered a lot and some of it are endangered species which are seldom to be found
elsewhere. Big thanks to authority too for providing adequate information at
each section with creative, attractive design. Children would love those even I
wonder if they really read the contents >.< To me, the most important and
touching part is all the posters that demand for conservation of environment
and life, people of all ages shall find this educational, direct and simple.
Life cycle of sea turtle is being published to teach people a long period (20-50
years) is needed for them to reach maturity so don’t hunt them for any sake;
stop pollution as numerous marina animals were dead due to ingestion of
rubbish; do not support turtle product souvenir as this contribute to
extinction of them; against consuming shark fin because even though only fins
are removed from sharks, they couldn't live after being released too. A lot and
a lots that remind us to do something for the earth when we’re enjoying its
beauty. I’m a vet student and I truly appreciate the authority’s effort to
raise the public awareness. :D
First
section is cave, with a board introducing ecosystem and few aquariums, habitat
of lizard and tadpole (? Sorry but that’s all we found), little disappointed as
I’m soooo looking forward for the blind fish shown on the board. Moving on to
the river ecosystem, feeling excited to found the amazing giant freshwater fish——the ‘piracucu’
(what a cute name~), most fish I drew in course Aquaculture Technology in giant
version, snake, tortoise and lizard. The water of piracucu is so clouded that I
can barely see its shiny red scales in slow, graceful motion, and after
reflected to the tour guide, we were told this is a must to protect the fish
from getting distress, crash the glass and hurt their mouth when they is
exposed clearly to little children who shout and knock the glass to draw their
attentions. Silly me started to fantasize dangerous animals like giant fish and
snake get escape and attack human……what a nice movie story LOL.
The section surprised me most is
the sea turtles! They are super close and the water is super clear and I can touch
their shell! :D Empty cups previously filled with their feed were found aside,
and I suppose that’s the reason why they are so human-friendly and welcoming
>.< I have been planning a trip to island in Sabah for these adorable
marine creatures and now I swear even I’m snorkelling I won’t find one so close
to me. (Okay this statement does not imply that I support catching animals from
their home and put them in cages so tourist can see them) Well of course those
are not kept in pond.
And then the feeding show! Diver
feed the ocean fishes, and I found sea stars at the bottom. This is beautiful!
Tame sharks and sting ray swim freely.
And finally, the trip ends with interesting
brainstorm mini games. I enjoyed the bubbles blowing most :p
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