Perdana Botanical garden ( Garden)

PERDANA BOTANICAL GARDEN

Perdana Botanical Gardens, better known by its old name "Lake Gardens", is the oldest, most popular and first large-scale recreational park in Kuala Lumpur.It is located along JalanPerdana or Venning Road and near the National Museum of Malaysia.It lies just on the edge of the city and used to be where the British elite built their fine homes in colonial times. It contains large sculpted and manicured gardens and a host of attractions. Originally created as part of a recreational park and subsequently planted with tropical plants, the garden have been rehabilitated and turned into a botanical garden.

Today, its landscaped hills and beautiful trails provide an escape for city dwellers out for a jog or some early morning t'ai chi. Its main attraction is the lake surrounded by lush greenery in a 92 hectares (227 acres) parkland that provides a refreshing ambience. At the park, shuttle trams are available daily from 9 am to 6 pm and tickets charged: RM2 adults, RM1 children. Visitors can also rent bicycles for RM3 per 30 minutes. Guided walks are provided free of charge on Sundays from 8 am to 10 am.

Roam through the aviaries at the Bird Park and Butterfly Park. Or take a stroll through the beautiful Deer Park and Orchid Garden, which are all reachable either by foot or by regular shuttle buses. From the gardens, you can also visit other attractions such as the National Monument, the Planetarium, the Islamic Museum, and Hibiscus garden.

HOW TO GET THERE

By Taxi

Entrances to the Perdana Botanical Gardens are on JalanParlimen and behind the National Mosque.

By Bus

Another option is to take the RapidKL bus B112 from PasarSeni LRT station. This will drop you at the National Museum which is at the edge of the park.

WHO TO CONTACT

Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC)

Phone: 1 300 88 5050

Fax: +603-2162 1149

Email: enquiries@tourism.gov.my

URL: http://www.vmy2014.com/see-and-do/places-to-visit/other-places-to-visit/perdana-botanical-gardens

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