Malaysia has once again been put on the world map, for all the right reasons. This comes thanks to Lost World Of Tambun (LWOT) who was recently recognised by the Junior Chamber International Malaysia (JCIM) for having achieved the ‘Life On Land’ award, which falls under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) set by the United Nations (UN).
The action-based family adventure and leisure destination was honoured for its efforts in protecting and preserving nature and wildlife in its vicinity, towards a more sustainable operation of the theme park.
The SDG contains 17 goals in total which the UN aims to achieve by the year 2030. It is a universal call to action, in a bid to end poverty, protect the planet and to ensure that all people can enjoy peace and the diverse richness which Mother Nature exudes. The 15th goal – Life On Land, which LWOT was awarded for – intends to promote the restoration and conservation of terrestrial ecosystems including forests and wetlands.
A hidden gem, located inconspicuously in the state of Perak, Malaysia, LWOT is cocooned by lush tropical jungle, natural hot springs and breath-taking limestone features dating back 400 million years, making this natural wonder a one-of-a-kind day and night destination for a truly unique eco-adventure. Preserving its natural site surroundings was a priority for the developers with proper and thorough planning right from the inception and construction phase to its daily operations, all to ensure that the natural diversity around the park is not compromised.
“While setting up Lost World Of Tambun, every effort was made to preserve trees and natural greenery around the area. The natural limestone caves within the compound were not only conserved but made part of the campus to highlight this 400 million year old legacy among our visitors. Our Galleria is one of them, located in the Lost World Tin Valley, this cave is now home to artefacts and a conceptual eatery, showcasing elements of old tin-mining activities that used to take place on the site,” said Calvin Ho, Senior General Manager of Sunway Theme Parks.
Efforts were made not only to preserve the natural environment during the construction phase, but also in the day-to-day running of the park. The water park, for instance, uses excess water naturally obtained from the natural hot springs, which is cooled down and used in the water park.
“Beginning with the design of the resort to the extensions we have always looked into the topography, making sure we do not destroy the natural hot springs, the lush jungles, mountains, water bodies and majestic caves,” added Ho. “We have retained several ponds in the development, therefore when it comes to irrigation of plants we reuse water from the ponds to water plants. Besides that, the lake water is also pumped into our Tin Valley Palong’s water feature,” he explained.
Every effort is also made to minimise energy consumption within the park by using solar panels for water heating within the campus’ hotels. Moreover, LWOT supports Earth Hour annually. The park also reduces the usage of diesel train and incorporating an eco-friendly waste management system which promotes recycling. Furthermore, recycle bins and SDG’s signboards are placed around the park to educate park-goers.
LWOT uses a Japanese professor formula to make Effective Microorganism from fermented fruits to wash animal waste and cleansing of the Petting Zoo area. Lost World’s Petting Zoo, an environment created as close to the natural wild environment, is home to a large variety of animals such as flamingos, hyenas, large Estuarine crocodiles, tarantulas, Fennec fox – just to name a few.
Indeed, all these special efforts taken to preserve its natural heritage certainly makes LWOT a unique destination, with little else similar. Though a hidden gem, LWOT is easily accessible from all parts of peninsula Malaysia, making it an ideal getaway for the whole family. LWOT offers a wholesome experience behind majestic walls with a host of activities including amusement park rides to eco-adventure spills and thrills. Once inside, visitors will be able to enjoy a myriad of activities and exciting programmes specially curated by the park.
More information about Lost World Of Tambun can be obtained by calling 605-542 8888 or at www.sunwaylostworldoftambun.com