THE HABITAT, PENANG HILL

Curtis Crest Tree Top Walk

A wonderful, relaxing and enjoyable outing with my Tai Chi class members up Penang Hill, Penang including a visit to THE HABITAT.

THE HABITAT -  Core Mission  "Conserving biodiversity through Education research and sustainable tourism.  Inspiring everyone to make choices for a sustainable future".

Below is a excerpt obtained from the brochure on The Habitat, Penang Hill that described what the place.  For further details, do check it out at 'inquiry @ the habitat.my'

OPENS DAILY [9.00 AM TO 7.00 PM]

"The Habitat Penang Hill is a world class rainforest discovery centre set on the fringes of a 130 million year old rainforest on Penang Hill.  Located 6 km from Gerogetown, its built features include a 1.6 km Nature Trail, The Habitat Cafe Shop on the Hill, the iconic Curtis Crest Tree Top walk and Langur Way Canopy Walk - the world's longest two-span stressed ribbon  bridge, the most remote and highest altitude stressed ribbon bridge in existence.

The Habitat through partnerships with government agencies, local/international research institutions and non-government organisations, strives to fulfil its core mission of promoting environment and conservation awareness.  It hopes to inspire its visitors to make choices for a sustainable future and to help cultivate an appreciation/respect for the delicate and diverse ecosystem that needs to be protected."

The Habitat provides the most authentic, diverse and educational Malaysian Rainforest experience in Penang.  Reconnect with nature in its purest form as you immerse yourself in our ancient rainforest and discover the secrets along the way.

Starting at the forest floor, specially trained team of naturalists will take you on a journey along the Nature Trail to explore the myriad species of flora and fauna - plants, trees, insects, birds, reptiles and mammals that call The Habitat home.

Explore the biodiversity of the rainforest canopy on  the 230m long Langur Way Canopy Walk.  Visit the Curtis Crest Tree Top Walk at the top of Penang Hill, 800m above sea level and embrace the 360 degree panoramic views of Penang Islandfrom the highest viewing point of Penang.