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4/10/2015 Agro Technology Park in MARDI, Cameron Highlands
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Agro Technology Park in MARDILocation: Tanah Rata
The agrotechnology park is divided into six main areas: the English Garden, Herb Garden, Orchid Garden, Rose Garden,research centre and an information centre, where tourists can also buy souvenirs. Mardi's Agrotechnology Park is home to40 varieties of roses, 10 strawberries, 100 citrus fruits, at least six types of anthuriums, four varieties of apples, and pearsand persimmons.
The Park is home to 40 varieties of roses, 10 strawberries, 100 citrus fruits, at least six types of anthuriums, four varietiesof apples and pears as well as persimmons. The RM8 million 42hectare park has six areas C Rose, orchid, English, Herband Orchid Gardens and a research and information centre where tourists can also buy souvenirs.
The Park was launched on June 14. The brainchild of Malaysian Research and Development Institute (MARDI), the Parkreceived 100,000 visitors annually. The idea to turn the former research station opened in 1926 by the British to anagrotechnology park came from the Agriculture Minister Datuk Dr Effendi Norwawi three years ago. The British handed overthe park to MARDI some 22 years ago.
The Park is actually MARDI's oldest research station in the country and since Cameron Highland is a popular touristdestination, MARDI has followed through on the idea to turn it into an Agrotechnology Park.
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ADMISSION FEE: WantedAdult: RM5.00Child: RM3.00
Monday to Thursday8.00 am. to 12.45 pm, 2.00 pm to 5.00 pm.
Friday8.00 am. to 12.30 pm, 2.30 pm to 5.00 pm
Saturday and Sunday8.00 am. to 5.00 pm
School Holiday & Public Holiday (Closed on Aidilfitri and Aidiladha)
Information CentreAt the centre visitors can get information on MARDI Agrotechnology Park. There are also exhibits onMARDIs latest technologies and publications available for sale. Visitors purchase tickets to enter the parkat the information centre.
Sales CentreHere, visitors can buy fresh farm produce and processed agriculture products. Also available are pottedplants, and fresh cut flowers.
Flower NurseryAt the flower nursery, visitors can browse the rows and rows of colourful flowering plants that thrive in thecrisp air of the highlands. Here, potted plants and cut flowers are also available for sale.
CafeteriaThe cafeteria serves up refreshing teas, juices and a range of snacks.
Meeting FacilitiesMeeting facilities are available for seminar/workshop to fit the 100 person theater. Facilities are rented uponrequest and approval from the management of the park.
Walking TrailJungle Trails 3 and 7 pass through the park. Please enquire from the Cameron Highlands Visitors Centre atTanah Rata or your tour guide, if you have engaged one. The trails also lead to the foot of GunungBerembun nearby.
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Agro Technology Park in MARDIJKR266, Jln Persiaran Endah, 39000 Tanah Rata, Cameron Highlands
Tel: 054911255Fax: 054912170Website: agromedia.mardi.gov.myEmail: [email protected] l [email protected]
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