Zoo Negara
Zoo
Negara Malaysia is managed by the Malaysian Zoological Society, a
non-governmental organization established to create the first local zoo for
Malaysians. Zoo Negara was officialy opened on 14th November 1963 and has
matured into a well-known zoo all around the world. We have a total of over
5137 specimen from 476 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and
fish.
Zoo
Negara covers 110 acres of land which is situated only 5km from the city of
Kuala Lumpur. Over the years, the zoo has transformed itself to an open concept
zoo with over 90% of its animals being kept in spacious exhibits with landscape
befitting its nature. We are working in making sure that the old zoo concept is
changed entirely.
The
main attraction of the zoo is the Multi-Animal Show which is on twice daily at
11am and 3pm. On Fridays, the morning show starts at 11:00am and the afternoon
show at 3:30pm. This show features performances from sea lions and other
animals at the open-air amphitheatre which is located near the Hornbill Centre.
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The Giant Pandas
The
latest attraction is the giant pandas from China which you can now see at the
Giant Panda Exhibition Centre. Known as Xing Xing and Liang Liang, this
endangered species are adorable. Make sure you visit them. Some facts about
pandas.They
spend an average of 15 hours a day eating. Their
fur is thick and wiry and can grow up to 10cm long An
adult can produce a dropping of 62lb a day. The
skin is black where its fur is black and pink where its fur is whithin Its
jaw and cheek muscles are powerful that they can chew an aluminium dish to
pieces. Their
throats have a special lining to protect them against bamboo splinters when
eating.
Trams
If
you have small children and prefer not to walk too much, there are trams that
you can take. The tram will take you round the zoo where it will stop halfway
for you to get down and walk around. You can take the next tram once you are
ready to go back to the starting point. The tickets can be purchased at the
"Tram" counter once you are inside the zoo.
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Admission Fee (excluding
Insect Zoo & Giant Panda)
Malaysian
Adults
(13 years and above): RM30.00
Children (3 to 12 years): RM10.00
Senior Citizen (60 years and above): RM15.00
Admission
is free for the handicapped.
Non-Malaysian
Adults
(13 years and above): RM50.00
Children (3 to 12 years): RM25.00
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