Perdana Botanical Gardens, formerly Perdana Lake Gardens, Lake Gardens and Public Gardens, is Kuala Lumpur's first large-scale recreational park. Measuring 91.6 hectares, it is located in the heart of the city and established in 1888.

Next up is the KL Bird Park, an enclosed public aviary that houses more than 3,000 birds representing about 200 species, most of which are native to Malaysia.

visit to the Orchid Garden. Discover 3,000 species of orchids, 800 of which are native to Malaysia. This huge collection includes hybrid and exotic species of flowering plants and colorful blooms that thrive abundantly in the 2.5-acre (1-hectare) floral paradise.

Continue to the KL Butterfly Park, adjacent to the Lake Gardens (Perdana Botanical Garden) and the Bird Park. See species local to the country in a landscaped garden with more than 5,000 butterflies, exotic plants, butterfly-host plants, and ferns. One of the largest butterfly houses in the world, this park also houses an exhibition area with information on butterflies and other insects.