Animal adventures, park picnics await

Families who bring their children to Bukit Jelutong Eco Community Park enjoy watching the ducks and geese swim in the lake. — Photos: RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star

IFYOU love the great outdoors, Bukit Jelutong Eco Community Park in Shah Alam, Selangor, is the perfect spot for a fun-filled day.

Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast, a nature buff or just looking for a peaceful escape, this park has something for everyone.

With its scenic lake, rolling trails and shady trees, it’s a haven for joggers, cyclists and anyone who enjoys a breath of fresh air.

Visitors taking shelter at one the many gazebos at the park.

The weekends bring a lively buzz as families arrive with picnic baskets, eager to claim a gazebo or a cosy shaded spot by the water.

One of the park’s biggest draws? The charming mini zoo!

Children love running after the guinea fowls at the mini zoo, which is a popular attraction at the park.

Kids and animal lovers alike will be thrilled to see rabbits, guinea fowl, owls, parrots, peacocks and even ostriches. There’s also a goat-feeding area.

And by the lake, you can watch geese and ducks paddling about.

Geese, ducks and guinea fowls roam around freely at the mini zoo, allowing adults and children a chance to interact with them.

For those who prefer an active day out, there are trails for jogging, walking and cycling, plus open spaces perfect for a friendly game of badminton or frisbee.

If fishing is your thing, bring your rod and try your luck at the lake!

Bunnies nibbling on a carrot at the mini zoo. Pet feeding is among the activities at the Shah Alam park.

Best of all, entry is free! Located at Jalan Lelangit U8/45, Bukit Jelutong, the park is about a 40-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur and welcomes visitors from 7am to 7pm.

So, pack your picnic basket, lace up your sneakers and enjoy a day surrounded by nature!