Zoo Negara, Malaysia

Zoo Negara is the first national zoo in Malaysia. It was opened in 1963. Until now, the Zoo is owned and operated by the Malaysian Zoological Society. It has a collection of a wide range of animals from all over the world. Besides showcasing the animals, the Zoo emphasized on these four main areas - Conservation, Education, Research and Recreation. The zoo is a valuable resource for all visitors from within Malaysia and overseas.

Zoo Negara (The National Zoo) is located in Hulu Kelang about 13km from Kuala Lumpur. The zoo houses some 4,000 animals from over 400 species including birds, fish, mammals and reptiles. It is particularly popular during weekends and public holidays. Besides just watching the animals, including performances by orangutans and sea lions, children can also go for horse, camel and elephant rides. The spacious picnic grounds around the boating lake are excellent for family recreation. Other facilities available within the 25ha ground are restaurants and mini-train rides. The Zoo is open weekdays and weekends from 9am to 5pm. Fees are RM7 for adults and RM3 for children. On weekends, the fees are RM9 for adults and RM5 for children. For more information, please contact 603-4108 3422.

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