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Sungkai Deer Farm

Sungkai Deer Farm is the most renowned deer farm in the country. Officially called the Wildlife Conservation Centre at Sungkai, it was set up in 1971, and has different types of deer including the Sambar deer (Cervus unicolor), Timor deer and mousedeer. In addition, the farm also has other types of wildlife such as ostrich, pheasants and other exotic birds. Visitors are allowed to camp overnight to watch the nocturnal activities of the animal

Getting there 

The Sungkai Deer Farm is about 15 km from Sungkai town. Exit the North-South Expressway at Exit 128, Sungkai Interchange. Go along the Federal Route 1 in the direction of the Shell petrol station. Be on the look out for the Wildlife Department's sign 'Pusat Pemuliharaan Hidupan Liar, Jabatan PERHILITAN Sungkai'.

It is open on working days, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Admission free

Kellie's Castle

Originally, the castle would have boasted a 6-storey tower, an indoor tennis court, an entertainment area on the rooftop, a wine cellar, plus what would have been Malaya’s (later Malaysia) first elevator. It was designed in a Moorish and Indo-Saracenic Revival style with top quality craftsmanship in mind. To realise his dream home, Smith brought in 70 workers and imported bricks and marbles from India as well as exquisite tiles from Italy.

Visitors of the castle today can explore the interiors of the building which consists of a 4-storey tower, rooms of Smith’s children, the spooky wine cellar and the elevator shaft. The rooftop is also open to visitors where they can enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding area. Selected rooms in the castle have been refurbished with furniture to show visitors what the rooms would have been like had the construction of the castle been completed

Pomelo Paradise

The pomelo (Citrus maxima or Citrus grandis) is a citrus fruit native to Southeast Asia. It is usually pale green to yellow when ripe, with sweet white (or, more rarely, pink or red) flesh and very thick albedo (rind pith). It is the largest citrus fruit, 15–25 cm in diameter, and usually weighing 1–2 kg.

River Terrapin Breeding Centre

About 40km southwest of Ipoh in the unassuming town of Bota Kanan lies the River Terrapin Breeding Centre. The hatchery is near the Perak River bank, which was once home to an abundance of these river creatures. From November to February, visitors can observe migrating river terrapins swimming upstream to lay their eggs. Visitors may have the opportunity to help release young terrapins into natural habitats of Sungai Perak. 

Opening hours : 8.00am – 5.00pm 

Admission fee : Free

Address: Head Wildlife Conservation Centre (River Terrapin) DWNP/PERHILITAN, 32600 Bota Kanan, Perak