Agrotourism

Deer Farm

At the Manderang vicinity of the Sungkai area lies a sprawling 100 hectares deer farm established and managed by the wildlife department. Here, deer of various species are allowed to roam freely, as if in their own natural habitat.

Set up in 1978 jointly by the state and The Widlife Department, the farm also provides a reserve for certain species of birds and other wildlife, as a further effort towards conservation and prevention of their extinction.

The River Terrapin Breeding Centre

Among the most popular destinations with visitors to Central Perak is The River Terrapin Breeding Centre. This project was set up by the Wildlife Parks and Game Protection authorities (PERHILITAN) in order to prevent the extinction of this freshwater species of tortoise.

Located at Bota Kanan, visitors can see the hatcheries and find out more about the habits and habitats of Batagur Baska. It is also possible to witness them laying their eggs in the wild, which takes place between November and March. Along stretches of sandy river banks, laden with eggs after the mating season, fertile females buried their eggs for protection and the warmth required for incubation and hatching.