A brand new tourism attraction in Sabah is opening in September 2021, and it is called Jurrasic Land Kiulu, which is Southeast Asia's answer to the famous Jurassic Park.
This dino-themed family attraction will be the talk of Kota Kinabalu (or KK as it is commonly called) as it lies in the Tuaran district, which is about one hour's drive from KK city.
Jurassic Park Kiulu, Sabah
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| The main sign of Jurassic Land Kiulu. |
Jurassic Land Kiulu was conceived by three friends who envisioned a unique experience for all walks of life, including tourists.
The park will feature nine animatronic dinosaurs placed strategically around the three-acre land to aim for Jurassic Land Kiulu to become the next eco-tourism destination in Sabah.
Kiulu was selected due to the natural environment and eco-tourism opportunities which is not too far from Kota Kinabalu. And from the park, you have unobstructed views of the majestic Mount Kinabalu.
Apart from this Jurassic Park, Kiulu is quite well known for other ecotourism activities like white water rafting at Kiulu River, trekking, hiking and rural tourism activities like homestays cultural experiences.
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| An animatronic Triceratops at the park. |
What kinds of Dinosaurs are found there?
As usual, you get the best of the best, which include;
- Tyrannosaurus Rex
- Velociraptor
- Pteranodon
- Triceratops
- Stegosaurus
- Spinosaurus
- Dilophosaurus
- Ankylosaurus
What else is available at Jurassic Land Kiulu?
Apart from the animatronic dinosaurs, activities and facilities available at the Jurassic Land Kiulu are;
- A cafe
- Dinosaur safari
- Dinosaur shows
- Flying zip-line
- Jumpoline
- Cycling park
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| The owners of Jurassic Land Kiulu with Joniston Bangkuai (Sabah Tourism Board Chairman), second from right. |
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| Directions from Kota Kinabalu to Jurassic Land Kiulu. |
Where is Jurassic Park Kiulu?
It is roughly about 60 minutes drive from the Kota Kinabalu city area, and one of the landmarks to pass is the famous Upside Down House Sabah.
Jurassic Park Kiulu Address
Kg Bungalio
KM 3.5 Jalan Kiulu Tamparuli
89250 Sabah, Malaysia
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| The various driving routes to Jurassic Land Kiulu. |
There are also two routes you can use if you are coming from Telipok or Tamparuli area. Just use Waze or Google Maps and keep a lookout for signs.
You can check out the Jurassic Land Kiulu Facebook Page, as they have additional information there, including photos and videos.
Conclusion
This place looks like it will be a hit for local and foreign tourism when it opens while it will develop Kiulu into one of the new tourism destinations in Sabah.
Hopefully, we will see more ecotourism attractions opening around here and Tamparuli after Jurassic Park Kiulu, Sabah.