Zoo Negara (Zoo, Animal)

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.

·         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.

·         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

Sepilok Orang Utan Sanctuary (animal)

Sepilok Orangutan Sanctuary

Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre in the Malaysian Sabah District of North Borneo was founded in 1964, to rehabilitate orphan orangutans. The site is 43 sq km of protected land at the edge of Kabili Sepilok Forest Reserve. Today around 60 to 80 orangutans are living free in the reserve.

When Sabah became an independent state in Malaysia in 1963, a Game Branch was created in the Forest Department for the conservation of wild animals in the region.

Consequently, 43 sq km of protected land at the edge of Kabili Sepilok Forest Reserve was turned into a rehabilitation site for orangutans, and a centre built to care for the apes. Today around 25 young orphaned orangutans are housed in the nurseries, in addition to those free in the reserve.

The facility provides medical care for orphaned and confiscated orangutans as well as dozens of other wildlife species. Some of the other animals which have been treated at the centre include; sun bears, gibbons, Sumatran rhinos and the occasional injured elephant.

Recently rehabilitated individuals have their diet supplemented by daily feedings of milk and bananas. The additional food supplied by the centre is purposefully designed to be monotonous and boring so as to encourage the apes to start to forage for themselves.

Sepilok is considered by the Wildlife Department to be a useful educational tool with which to educate both the locals and visitors alike, but they are adamant that the education must not interfere with the rehabilitation process. Visitors are restricted to walkways and are not allowed to approach or handle the apes.

In the wild orang utan babies stay with their mothers for up to six years while they are taught the skills they need to survive in the forest, the most important of which is climbing. At Sepilok a buddy system is used to replace a mother’s teaching. A younger ape will be paired up with an older one to help them to develop the skills they need.

The creation of reserve areas minimises the impact of deforestation on orangutans and far fewer young apes become the victim of the illegal pet trade as a result of these ‘sanctuaries’. Babies are often caught during logging or forest clearance or captured by poachers who slaughter the adult apes to reach them. The Malaysian Government has clamped down on illegal trading, outlawing all such practice and imposing prison sentences on anyone caught keeping them as pets.

Entrance fee

At Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre, you will have to pay an entrance fee of RM30 for foreign adults (Malaysians pay only RM5). If you want to visit the Sabah Rhinoceros enclosure, you will have to pay another RM10 (RM4 for locals). Children pay RM15. If you bring along any cameras, video cameras, phone cameras or any other recording equipment for personal use, you have to pay RM10 at the entrance. Also remember to read the 'rules' and apply sunscreen or mosquito repellent before entering the centre.

KL Bird Park (Animal)

 KL bird park

·         Location

Just 10 minutes from the city center is 20.9 acres of land dedicated to some 3000 birds from at least 200 species. This land is their home and that is the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park. 90% of the birds at the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park can be found locally while the remaining 10% were imported from overseas.

·         Overview

The Bird Park's history dates back from 1888 when the Lake Gardens was first established. The Bird Park was part of the Lake Gardens back then but the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park itself was only established back in 1991. Other attractions of the Lake Gardens include the Butterfly Park Kuala Lumpur, the Orchid and Hibiscus Gardens, TheNational Monument and an artificial lake. The Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is definitely a tourist spot not to be missed as it is the world's largest free flight aviary.

Visitors can take long strolls along the walkway of the park while enjoying the view of birds of various colors and sizes. With every step you take, there will definitely be birds that catch your attention. Some of the main attractions of the park are the hornbill park, the flamingo pond, the world of parrots, the egg incubation area, the bird gallery and education center just to name a few. Daily activities at the Bird Park include bird shows, eagle feeding, hornbill feeding and so much more.

If you are a fan of bird-watching or a photography fanatic, the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is a place you would want to visit. Other than the Bird Park, there are some historical places in the area that you can visit too. They are theIslamic Art Museum and the Kuala Lumpur Railway Station.

·         Admission & Opening Hours

Adults RM48

Children (ages 3 - 12) RM38

MyKad Holders (i.e. Malaysians)

Adults RM20

Children RM10

 Open Daily from 9am - 6pm

Tip #1 If you are a foreigner living in Malaysia, show your Malaysian driving license and get into the park at the discounted MyKad price.

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Tip #2 If you are a tourist on a budget and not keen to spend the RM48 ticket price (expensive by Malaysian standards), take lunch at the Hornbill Restaurant instead. This restaurant is perched above the edge of the Bird Park, underneath the aviary netting so if you sit outside on the balcony you will be visited by some of the park’s braver birds such as hornbills. Indeed if the waiter is slow in clearing your plate, a hornbill might jump on the table to snatch any leftovers. I can recommend the curry dishes together with an ice cold Tiger beer or perhaps a fresh kalamansi juice with sour plums. Delicious! After lunch, if you are still not tempted to part with the RM 45 park entrance fee, you can pop across the street and see the Orchid and Hibiscus Gardens which are free on weekdays.

Having said that you should really go inside the Bird Park - it is not expensive compared to similar places in other countries.

The Hornbill Restaurant is open daily from 9am - 8pm.

·         How to Get to KL Bird Park

You can find the location on my map of KL Lake Gardens If you are driving and like to rely on SatNav the GPS address is : Bird Park. GPS coordinates: N3 08.581 E101 41.294

If you prefer to navigate the old-fashioned way:

• From Jalan Bangsar, head straight towards KTM Railway Station round-a-bout, turn left towards Masjid Negara.

• From Jalan Mahameru, turn left into Jalan Parlimen. At traffic light, turn right towards the Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens.

A free car park is available outside the Bird Park but it can get full up at peak times and public holidays. Better arrive early.

By public transport

Rapid KL Bus No. B115 from Kotaraya to Jalan Parlimen.

KL Hop-On-Hop-Off Double Decker Tour Bus Service, disembark at Station No. 14 in front of KL Bird Park Main Entrance. Buses available at every 30 to 45 minutes interval.

By KTM Commuter Train, disembark at the Old Railway Kuala Lumpur Station located near the National Mosque.

Public taxis – A taxi ticket counter is available at the Bird Park for your return journey.

Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary (Animal & nature)

Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary

The Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary is situated in Kerian of the state of Perak. It was in 1970 that the park was established by the Wildlife and National Parks to protect migratory and resident species of birds.

Its main objective of the sanctuary is to safeguard migratory and resident species birds which have been occupying the wetland area for a long time. The mudflat area is used by the migratory birds to feed and to rest during their migratory route from the northern to the southern hemisphere. 48 species from eight families of birds visit Kuala Gula from September to April every year. Their numbers are no less than tens of thousands each year.

Some of these birds even come from Siberia in Russia, Kazakhstan, Japan, China and Mongolia. The mangrove swamp forest and mudflat of Kuala Gula are not only essential for migratory birds but also for the 600 families of fishermen who rely solely on the mangrove forests and marine ecosystem for their livelihood. Fishermen here make a living by either being involved in cockle farming, aquaculture, crabs, shrimp and fishing.

Eco-tourism is slowly gaining popularity in Kuala Gula. This will slowly aid in helping fisherman make a better living in the near future. Last year alone, Kuala Gula received 5000 visitors. The fishermen living around the mangrove swamp forest have made ends meets within the natural ecosystem of the forest for many decades. The dependence on the swamp forest will continue to grow in the next generations to come.

The Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary has won the "Best Tourist Attraction (Natural Attraction)" category during the Malaysia Tourism Awards, a prestigious award presented to agencies and organisations which contribute to the development of tourism in Malaysia.

How to get there

By road

Although the bird sanctuary is in the state of Perak, it is actually easier to get to it from Butterworth (Penang). Take the North-South Expressway south from Butterworth (Penang) for about 30 minutes, then turn off at Jawi for the town of Kuala Kurau. Another 30 minutes onwards and you should see the signs for the sanctuary.

URL:

http://perak.attractionsinmalaysia.com/Kuala-Gula-Bird-Sanctuary.php