Black swan resting by Emerald Lake at Mantin Forest Art Farmstay

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30 Species. All Included.

From swans on Emerald Lake to horses, deer, and exotic birds — meet the residents of our 20-acre forest.

Our Feathered Friends

22 bird species call this forest home — some glide across Emerald Lake, others sing from the treetops.

White Whooper Swans swimming on Emerald Lake
Free-Roaming

White Whooper Swan

Emerald Lake

Black Swan on Emerald Lake
Free-Roaming

Black Swan

Emerald Lake

Free-Roaming

Canada Geese

Emerald Lake

Free-Roaming

Ducks

Emerald Lake

Peacock displaying feathers

Peacock

Enclosure up the hill

Turkey and exotic birds in enclosure

Turkey

Enclosure

Flamingo

Near peacock enclosure

Crowned Pigeon with vibrant blue and red plumage

Crowned Pigeon

Bird area

Scarlet Macaw being hand-fed by guest

Scarlet Macaw

Parrot enclosure

Green Macaw perched on guest's shoulder

Green Macaw

Parrot enclosure

White Cockatoo

Parrot enclosure

Galah Cockatoo

Parrot enclosure

Palm Cockatoo close-up showing dramatic dark crest

Palm Cockatoo

Parrot enclosure

African Grey Parrot perched on guest's shoulder

African Grey Parrot

Parrot enclosure

Green-Cheeked Conure perched on branch

Green-Cheeked Conure

Parrot enclosure

Ringneck Parrots eating from guest's hand

Ringneck Parrot

Parrot enclosure

Sun Conures perched on guest's hand

Sun Conure

Parrot enclosure

Blue Indian Ringneck parrot on guest's hand

Blue Indian Ringneck

Parrot enclosure

Cockatiel

Parrot enclosure

Budgerigar

Parrot enclosure

Common Hill Myna

Near AG building & cafeteria

Owl

Nocturnal — best spotted at dusk

The Four-Legged Residents

Friendly mammals you can meet, feed, and interact with during your stay.

Guest horse riding at Mantin Forest Art Farmstay

Horse

Free horse riding is included for all guests during the morning guided tour. Our horses are gentle and well-trained, perfect for a memorable photo or a leisurely ride around the paddock.

Min age 4 Ages 4–7: photo only Ages 8+: ride 1–2 rounds Max 80 kg Helmets provided Caretaker supervision
Included

Spotted Deer

Feeding sessions in mini-zoo

Rabbits at the mini-zoo
Included

Rabbits

Feeding & interaction in mini-zoo

Goats at the mini-zoo
Included

Goats

Feeding sessions in mini-zoo

Marmoset monkey being fed
Included

Marmosets

Brazilian monkeys — feeding in monkey area

Included

Red-Handed Tamarin

Monkey area

Freshwater Fish

17 species of freshwater fish live in Emerald Lake and our farm ponds. You can feed them (RM2/packet) but they’re not part of the walkable animal tour — so we don’t count them in our 30 species.

Kerai Merah / Empurau (忘不了)

RM380/kg — one of Malaysia’s most prized freshwater fish

Sung Hock / Marble Goby (笋壳)

RM150/kg

Giant Golden President / Bighead Carp (黄金大头鱼)

RM120/kg

Patin Kuning / Yellow-tail Catfish (巴丁黄尾)

RM120/kg

Jade Perch (宝石鲈)

RM120/kg

Jelawat / Sultan Fish (苏丹)

RM120/kg

Pacu (人齿鱼)

RM100/kg

Jelawat Putih / White Sultan (白苏丹)

RM70/kg

Baun (白苏公)

RM50/kg

Grass Carp (草鱼)

RM45/kg

Haruan / Snakehead (生鱼)

RM40/kg

Patin Gao Qi (高旗巴丁)

RM35/kg

Patin Biasa / Common Catfish (巴丁)

RM20/kg

Lampang (南邦鱼)

RM15/kg

Fresh fish can be purchased for cooking — ask at the cafeteria. Some species are served at dinner.

Morning Guided Tour

Every morning at 9 AM, our caretaker takes guests on a ~2.5-hour walking tour through the farmstay. Free for all guests.

1

Animal Feeding

Feed deer, rabbits, goats, marmosets, and birds with provided feed

2

Horse Riding

Ride or take photos with our horses at the paddock

3

Sculpture Trail

Walk through 150+ statues along the forest path

4

Art Gallery

Explore 3 storeys of paintings, calligraphy, and ancient Chinese furniture

Safety & Animal Welfare

Our animals are well cared for. Only geese, swans, and ducks roam freely around Emerald Lake — all other animals are kept in proper enclosures for their safety and yours. No extra tickets or fees — all animal encounters are included in your stay.

Meet Our Residents

30 species of animals, all included in your stay. No extra tickets, no hidden fees.

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