zoo negara

Introduction: About 13km northeast of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s largest zoo, Zoo Negara (National Zoo) is laid out over 62ha around a central lake. The collection has a sampling of native Malaysian wildlife, as well as a wide range of animals from all over the world, a good aquatic display and an impressive reptile house. Among the more exotic exhibits are the Sumatran tiger, orang-utans, and gibbons (all are extremely rare outside of this part of the world).

Besides showcasing the animals to the public, Zoo Negara also emphasize on Conservation, Education, Research and Recreation. Animal rides such as elephant, pony, camel and horse are available around lunchtime. There are frequent animal performances throughout the day (check schedule with the Zoo).