Zoo Negara, or National Zoo is located in Hulu Kelang, about 13km from Kuala Lumpur, and it is the first National Zoo in Malaysia, being opened in 1963. Operated by the Malaysian Zoological Society,  Zoo Negara houses a collection of a wide range of animals from all over the world. Besides showcasing the animals, it emphasises on four main areas – which are the Conservation, Education, Research and Recreation, making it a valuable resource for all visitors.

Zoo Negara takes in more than 5,000 animals from over 400 species including birds, fish, mammals and reptiles.
It is hugely popular during the weekends and public holidays. A treat for the visitors - there are also performances by orang utans and sea lions as well.

Attractions at Zoo Negara :

1.     Tunku Abdul Rahman Aquarium - the first ecological-based freshwater aquarium in the country highlighting the Malaysian River and Wetlands.

2.     Sea Lions, macaques and macaws – making part of the Multi-Animal Show. (Show time : Daily at 11.00am & 3pm, with 3.30pm on Fridays)

3.     Free train rides and guided tours on weekends.

4.     The latest attraction at the Reptile Park   - Amphibian World -  open for public viewing, housing frogs and toads of Malaysia.

5.     Mini Bee Museum -  located at the heart of Zoo Negara, where you can learn about the many types of bees in the country.

6.     Birds Photo Corner at the Bird Aviary - open on weekends, is the best place to take souvenir photos of you and your family along with their colourful macaws and cockatoos.

7.     Multi-Animal Photo Corner, located by the zoo's main entrance, is also the place to be. Come and have your shot taken with snakes, miniature horses and birds!

Not only that, the spacious picnic grounds around the boating lake at Zoo Negara are excellent for family recreation. Other facilities available within the 25ha ground are restaurants and mini-train rides.

Zoo Negara opens daily from 9am - 5pm.

Fees are:

Entrance inclusive of Insect Zoo and Butterfly Park:

Adults with MyKad: RM25
Adults without MyKad: RM35
Children (3-12 years) with MyKid: RM9
Children (3-12 years) without MyKid: RM18
Senior Citizen (above 60 years) with MyKad: RM9
Senior Citizen (above 60 years) without MyKad: RM35

Entrance not inclusive of Insect Zoo and Butterfly Park:

Adults with MyKad: RM20
Adults without MyKad: RM30
Children (3-12 years) with MyKid: RM6
Children (3-12 years) without MyKid: RM15
Senior Citizen (above 60 years) with MyKad: RM6
Senior Citizen (above 60 years) without MyKad: RM30

Admission is free for the disabled.

For more information, please contact  +603-4108 3422/7/8.