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 Wild & Worth It 
Kids need sun, air, mud, rain, sand — and the occasional tree to hug.

Ready to swap screen time for green time? From muddy trails to riverside farms — here’s where Sabah kids can run, jump, splash and explore.

Choose, Click, and Let the Adventure Begin
Fun Splash Water Theme Park
Kg Laya-Laya, Jalan Rasa Ria, Tuaran
Giant slides, indoor playground, bubble/foam party (“Foam Frenzy”), obstacle course, air-conditioned indoor craft sessions, colourful floaties, sundry shop, café
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Sably Goat Haven
Ranau (~2 hours from KK)
Feed, pet, and milk friendly goats; enjoy fresh goat milk drinks at the onsite café. Great for kids and curious grown-ups.
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Likas Bay Open Park
Likas Bay, Kota Kinabalu
Coastal jogging track, open lawns, low-level play equipment
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Tuaran Crocodile Farm
Tuaran (~40 min from KK)
Crocodiles, goats, feeding shows, turtles, fish ponds
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The Noah (Exotic Pets Café)
Donggongon, Kota Kinabalu
20+ exotic animals: raccoons, reptiles, meerkats; partly outdoor
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Tagal Sg. Moroli (Luanti Fish Spa)
Ranau (~2 hours from KK)
Shallow river with Mahseer fish spa, gentle toe-nibbling fun
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Sabah Indoor Climbing (open-roof)
Likas Sports Complex, KK
Climbing walls & bouldering under a roof with no walls — airy, semi-outdoor experience
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Kinarut Vanilla Farm
Kinarut (~20 min from KK)
Vanilla plant tours, educational mini‑farm, vanilla product demos
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Bukit Kopungit
Jalan Pintas, Kota Kinabalu (~10 min)
Easy 1.8 km loop trail with WWII caves, city & runway views
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Gaya Island Ridge Trails
Gaya Island (~10 min ferry from KK)
Tropical forest ridge trails with sea views & shaded canopy walks
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Sunset Train Ride
Tanjung Aru → Papar (~1.5 h RT)
Heritage train ride through scenic villages with a sunset photo stop
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Monsopiad Heritage Village
Penampang (~20 min from KK)
Kadazan-Dusun cultural village with folk storytelling & traditional huts
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De Borneo Water Park
Off Jalan Lintas, Jalan Kg. Kepayan, Lorong Kepayan 2, Kota Kinabalu
Water slides, inflatable slides, paddle boats, carousels, floaties, indoor games, kids playground, bumper cars, and a café
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Taman Ujana Rimba Tropika
State Archives area, Kota Kinabalu
Shaded forest boardwalks and wide open lawns
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Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre
Upper Likas, Kota Kinabalu
Mangrove boardwalk, birdwatching, nature trails
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Ranau Rabbit Farm (Arnab Village)
Ranau (~2.5 hours from KK)
Outdoor rabbit enclosures, feeding, swings, mountain view
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Tanjung Aru Beach
Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu
Sandy beach, shallow water, local food stalls, sunset views
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Tagal Tinopikon Park (Moyog River)
Penampang (~30 min from KK)
Touchable fish, shallow river wading, kid-friendly tagal experience
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Signal Hill Eco Farm
Signal Hill, Kota Kinabalu (~5 min from city)
Organic vegetable plots, chicken & fish ponds, scenic hilltop views
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My Melon Boutique Farm
Bundusan, Penampang (~15 min from KK)
Greenhouse-grown melons, event venue tours (appointment only)
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Tun Fuad Stephens Park Trail
Bukit Padang, KK
Flat paved 2 km loop around lake with shaded paths & fitness stops
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Taman Ujana Rimba Tropika
State Archives area, Kota Kinabalu
A 0.8 km paved circular trail right in the heart of Kota Kinabalu—easy-peasy, average loop takes just ~11 minutes
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Coral Flyer Zipline
Gaya → Sapi Island (~10–20 min ferry)
250 m island-over-sea zipline with spoiler views
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Upside-Down House (Tamparuli)
Tamparuli (~45 min from KK)
Quirky house built upside-down for hilarious photo ops
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UMS Beach Club
Inside the UMS campus
Swimming, picnics, fishing, beach sports (including archery), kayaking, nature walks, and tranquil sunset views
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Tun Fuad Stephens Park (Bukit Padang)
Bukit Padang, Kota Kinabalu
2 km paved loop, lake view, stroller-friendly and family walking paths
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Lok Kawi Wildlife Park
Penampang (~30 min from KK)
Zoo animals, botanical garden, stroller-friendly trails
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Desa Cattle Dairy Farm
Kundasang (~2 hours from KK)
Scenic dairy farm, grazing cows, farm photo ops
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Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (Manukan, Sapi, etc.)
Offshore via Jesselton Point (~10–20 min ferry)
Clear beaches, snorkelling, shaded picnic areas
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KK Adventure Park
Kinarut (~30 min from KK)
Ropes course, flying fox, climbing walls, kayaking, quad bikes
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Kiulu Farmstay
Kiulu (~45 min from KK)
River dips, bee farms, asparagus picking, cultural village setting
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Sapi Island Perimeter Trail
Sapi Island (~15 min ferry from KK)
45-min forest trail with beach stops & wild monitor lizard sightings
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Murug-Turug Eco Trail
Tamparuli (~45 min from KK)
Nature walk to waterfall with cultural farm and village visit
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Likas Bay Loop (Teluk Likas)
Likas Bay, Kota Kinabalu
A 0.8 km paved circular trail hugging the scenic coastline of Likas Bay. It’s a smooth, stroller-friendly loop that takes about 10 minutes at a casual pace
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Kawa Kawa River Firefly Cruise
Kota Belud (~1.5 h drive from KK)
Boat trip through mangroves at dusk—fireflies light up the banks like Christmas lights; wildlife & monkeys too
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Mari Mari Cultural Village
Kionsom, Inanam (30 mins from KK)
Step into Sabah’s tribal past with fire‑starting, blowpipes, jungle tattoos, traditional homes, and snacks straight from the ancestors. It’s quirky, it’s hands-on, and yes — there’s a suspension bridge.
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We work hard (like, really hard) to compile these listings — but we know there are always hidden gems out there that we might’ve missed. If you spot something awesome that deserves a shoutout (or notice an update we should know about), give us a nudge!
Closed or under-renovation places are intentionally left out — we’re not in the business of recommending disappointments.

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