HIGHLIGHT

Touted as the world’s largest flower, the Rafflesia is a rare species of plant found in Kampung Begu, Padawan in Kuching, Sarawak.

The Rafflesia flower, found in the rainforests of Southeast Asia, is actually a parasite which grows on only one type of vine.  There are no leaves or steams or other reliable means to check on the plant as the flowers, developed from bud for about 9 months then open.  The opening usually last only a few days then it will decay and rot away. When the enormous flower blooms, it emits the smell of rotting meat to attract insects – the Rafflesia’s only hope for reproduction.

Set amidst the charming backdrop of tall tropical trees, lush vegetation and local fruit trees lies this unique farm with over a thousand crocodiles bred in captivity. The farm provides a perfect sanctuary for the reptiles, saving the species from extinction. There are huge and deep concrete ponds and natural breeding grounds for the crocodiles to mate and multiply. Visitors are able to gaze at the snapping jaws, cold menacing eyes, sharp pointed teeth and powerful lashing tails of the crocs within short distance yet safe because of the metal fence.

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