Kota Kinabalu Wetland Ramsar Site

Kota Kinabalu Wetland Ramsar Site is one of the city's remaining mangrove habitats, tucked away in the Likas area near Jalan Bukit Bendera Upper. Managed by the Sabah Wetlands Conservation Society, the approximately 24-hectare wetland is recognised under the Ramsar Convention. It offers a different side of Kota Kinabalu from beaches and shopping malls: a chance to explore coastal ecology without leaving the city.

A raised boardwalk takes visitors through mangrove vegetation and tidal habitat. The wetland operator describes a roughly 1.3 km boardwalk with resting spots, while Sabah Tourism also highlights self-guided walks, birdwatching and environmental education. Depending on the tide and time of day, visitors may notice mudskippers, fiddler crabs, monitor lizards or birds among the trees and exposed mud. These are wild animals, so sightings depend on conditions rather than a scheduled show.

This is best approached as a quiet nature walk or learning stop. Bring water, mosquito repellent and comfortable walking shoes; avoid disturbing wildlife and follow any signs restricting access to particular sections. Schools and larger groups interested in guided educational programmes should contact the management team in advance rather than assuming a guided walk is included with general entry.

Visitor information

• Regular visiting hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 08:00-18:00. Closed Mondays and public holidays, according to the operator. Do not assume that a date appearing as Tuesday to Sunday is open if it is a public holiday.
• Admission: A conservation levy applies. A 2026 Sabah Wetlands Conservation Society-associated information post and a November 2026 guided-tour organiser quote Malaysian adult RM10 and international adult RM20, with concessionary rates for students/seniors. The operator's accessible contact page does not itself show a current levy table, so confirm rates at the counter. The guided event's free guide does not waive the site levy.
• Nature experience: Boardwalk through mangroves and wetland habitats. For special educational or group activities, enquire ahead; access to individual facilities may vary.
• Getting there: Use the mapped Kota Kinabalu Wetland Ramsar Site visitor entrance off Jalan Bukit Bendera Upper, Likas, not a secondary internal structure or the organisation's mailing location.
• Practical tips: Early morning is often more comfortable in the heat. Wear appropriate footwear, supervise children near boardwalk edges and be prepared for wet weather.
• Email: swcs@sabahwetlands.org.

亚庇湿地拉姆萨尔保护区（Kota Kinabalu Wetland Ramsar Site）位于里卡士（Likas）的 Jalan Bukit Bendera Upper 一带，是亚庇市区尚存的重要红树林生态环境之一。湿地面积约 24 公顷，由沙巴湿地保育协会管理，并被列入《拉姆萨尔公约》的国际重要湿地名录。这里与亚庇常见的海滩和商场景点不同，让访客无需远离市区，也能认识沿海湿地生态。

访客可沿着架高的木栈道穿过红树林与潮间带。管理单位介绍的木栈道约长 1.3 公里，沿途设有休息位置；沙巴旅游局亦将自行步行、观鸟和环境教育列为这里的活动。随着潮汐、天气及时间变化，可能观察到弹涂鱼、招潮蟹、巨蜥及各种鸟类。这里的动物都是野生生物，并没有保证出现的固定表演时间。

建议把这里安排成轻松的自然散步或生态学习行程。可携带饮用水、防蚊用品及适合步行的鞋子，并遵守现场告示，避免干扰野生动物。如果是学校、团体或希望参加环境教育活动，最好提前向管理单位查询，不要把普通入场与导览课程视为同一项服务。

到访资料

• 日常开放时间： 星期二至星期日 08:00-18:00。根据管理单位公布的资料，星期一及公共假期关闭。即使某个公共假期落在星期二至星期日，也不应直接认定当天开放。
• 入场费用： 入场须缴付保育费。2026 年沙巴湿地保育协会相关资讯及 2026 年 11 月的导览活动资料列出马来西亚成人 RM10、国际访客成人 RM20，学生及年长者另有优惠。管理单位目前可查阅的联络页面没有列出最新完整收费表，实际费用请以现场为准。免费导览活动亦不代表免收入场保育费。
• 参观内容： 可沿红树林木栈道散步，观察湿地生态。团体课程和特别活动需事先询问，个别设施亦可能因维修或环境情况限制使用。
• 入口位置： 请导航至里卡士 Jalan Bukit Bendera Upper 附近的 Kota Kinabalu Wetland Ramsar Site 访客入口，而非园内独立建筑或其他行政地点。
• 实用提醒： 早上天气通常较适合户外步行；建议穿好走的鞋子、照顾小孩在栈道上的安全，并准备应付天气变化。
• 电子邮件： swcs@sabahwetlands.org。

Sources / 资料来源: Operator operating days, holiday closures, contact and address · Operator facilities, including boardwalk and birdwatching areas · Sabah Tourism Board visitor overview · Sabah Wetlands Conservation Society-associated public information, 2026 levy · 2026 guided-tour organiser listing with conservation charges