"With some 5,000 animals from over 400 species of mammals, amphibians, birds, reptiles and fish, Zoo Negara is considered as one of the most exciting zoos in Southeast Asia. The zoo also has an impressive aquarium display, a primate park and a reptile house."
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 5,000 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, there are performances by orangutans and sea lions as well.
Latest attractions :
Tunku Abdul Rahman Aquarium is now open for public viewing. The aquarium is the first ecological-based freshwater aquarium in the country highlighthing the Malaysian River and Wetlands.
Sea Lions, macaques and macaws are part of the Multi-Animal Show. (Show time : Daily at 11.00am & 3pm)
Free train rides and guided tours on weekends.
The zoo is open from 9am - 5pm daily.
Amphibian World is now open for public viewing. The latest attraction at the Reptile Park houses frogs and toads of Malaysia.
Mini Bee Museum is located at the heart of Zoo Negara and is where you can learn about the many types of bees in the country.
Birds Photo Corner at the Bird Aviary, which is open on weekends is the best place to take souvenir photos of you and your family along with our colourful macaws and cockatoos.
Multi-Animal Photo Corner located by the zoo's main entrance, which opens on weekends as well is also the place to be. Come and have your shot taken with snakes, miniature horses and birds!
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. Fees are RM15 for adults and RM6 for children aged 3 - 12 years, and senior citizens. For more information, please contact +603-4108 3422.
Last viewed - March 20, 2010
Getting there
By Bus
If you opt for public transportation, take Intrakota Bus No 20 from Central Market, a No 170 bus from Jalan Ampang, or a No 17 bus from Jalan Raja Laut in the Chow Kit area.
By Taxi
From the city centre, the best way to get to Zoo Negara is to board the PURTA LRT, disembarking at Wangsa Maju station. From here, you can catch a cab to Zoo Negara.
By Rail
Take the PUTRA LRT at Kuala Lumpur Sentral Station, disembarking at Wangsa Maju station. From there, PUTRA Line Feeder Buses provide shuttle service every half an hour beginning at 9.30 am and ends at 7.00 pm to Zoo Negara every Sundays and Public Holidays.
If you plan to drive, the Zoo is located about 13km from Kuala Lumpur city centre, along Jalan Hulu Kelang, which is accessible through Jalan Ampang.
User recommendation
"VERY GOOD!"
"I do agree with Manja's remarks!
"Keep up your good work"" by Alex
"The place is OK. But certain species of animal are kept in few numbers. This makes it harder to see this animal. Example like mousedeers. It's better to keep at least 5 or 6 of them in a place rather than single animal. " by LOGANATHAN
"good place to spend your weekend with the children..." by mislinda
"kenaper web sit nie banyak gambar?
" by onn.
"Kepada mereka yang tidak berkemampuan untuk berjalan kaki melihat haiwan2 di sana, keretapi mini disediakan untuk anda." by nora
"Great experiences in feeding the Giraffes and the Elephants but felt really sorry for the animals upkeep, especially the penguins... " by Bari Hsiung
"Spend time with your family here. I still remember my first assignment in form 1 about Zoo Negara. Took pictures without realizing that no film inside..." by Eliza Qistina
"dulu..time aku kecik2 tempat ni memang best...minggu lepas aku pergi..alamak!! haiwan2 yang ada kat sini macam dah tak bersemangat nak hidup..ditambah lagi dengan persekitarannya yg membosankan...so..lebih baik jangan pegi" by iwan
"good" by utopia
"Hello all zoo visitors!
I would like to thank all that have supported the zoo since the very beginning. To answer some or your questions:
1. Some animals may look inactive during the day because they might be nocturnal (active at night) or it could be their natural behavior. Example : Lions are natural active 3-4 hours in a day.
2. Zoo Negara is in the progress of improving the zoo to an international standard now that the government has agreed that we are not to move for the time being.
3. The zoo is actually spacious. We currently use 64 acres of land and have 40 acres of land to be developed.
4. Facilities has also been upgraded - directional signages, guide maps, free train rides, 3 major restaurants, a few food kiosks, souvenir shops, playground, clean toilets, prayer room etc.
5. Latest animals at the zoo - Pademelon (mammal) -they are still getting use to their new home, mata mata (reptile), spoonbills (bird) etc.
6. New exhibit - small clawed otter, tapir & deer, forest display, mini aquarium etc.
" by Selena Zahiruddin (PR Officer at Zoo Negara)
"Zoo Negara needs enlargement at least three times the current size.. and Zoo negara has to changed its status from "keeping animal" to "reserving the animal from extinction" .Zoo Negara also has to include water park, and includes high tech entertainment that could increases environmental awareness among Malaysians as well as the foreigners (imagine Zoo Negara like Disneyland USA, but more informative). Zoo negara also should open day and night, like Singapore Zoo. Zoo Negara needs to get investment from the private sectors because these projects were hugely expensive. Last but not least, Zoo Negara needs its won website. " by khairul khalid
"my children love to come here but its quite expensive fees" by Haniza hamzah
"there only place in KL which you could see a large concentration of wild animals..! the enviroment is good.. too bad some animals there are too old like the lion..
" by rifdy
"The appropriate authorities should improve the landscaping and ambiance of Zoo Negara. This is the strategic place for Tourists because it is close to KL.City." by Manja
"Zoo Negara is not like the Zoo Negara I used to visit when I was small... the condition at the zoo is pretty bad.. I pity the animals in the zoo.. I hope the authority could improve the zoo's condition!" by emilia
"rather than shopping complex, why not we spend some time at the zoo negara? At least we could gain some knowledge about the animals." by iamja
"need a bigger place for the animals to live together" by simon
"Surprisingly.. visiting zoo negara was one of the most fun day of my life. Dont let the heat trick you into buying hats from the seller outside the zoo, because it's quite shady inside. oh.. dont forget to bring along a mosquito repellent." by dizzy dee
"When can my children walk into the aquarium? Been waiting for few years!" by Shafli
