Mangrove Experience Programme

Overview

Students will be guided through mangroves trail at Kota Kinabalu Wetland Ramsar Site to discover and to investigate the needs of mangrove's living things to survive in this extreme environment and to understand how their needs are met.

Programme Flow

9:00 am

arrival & registration

9:15 am

briefing & introduction

9:30 am

walk into the mangrove

11:30 am

end of the tour

10:30 am

games & hands-on activities

*suggested

What you will experience

Types of mangrove trees in Kota Kinabalu Wetland Ramsar Site

Life stages of a mangrove tree

Tips & trick of mangroves identification

Mangrove animals & their habitat relationships

Birdwatching at birdhide and bird hotspots area

Closer look at muddy habitats at our gravel path area

Visit and explore our mangrove nursery

Alternatives for the little ones

*preschoolers

Some of our activities can be challenging especially for the little ones, but no worries we provide a few activities that are suitable and will keep them engaged throughout the programme.

How to be prepared?

Bring some towel or handkerchief for the sweats

Bring enough drinking water or snacks

Bring umbrella or raincoat in case of raining

Wear cap for the hot weather

It is advisable to wear insect repellent and sun screen

Wear sport shoes or wellies