"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.
Cap fur seals are now part of the Multi-Animal Show along with their superstars - macaws, cockatoos, sea lion and orangutans. (Show time : Daily 11.30am & 3pm & Fridays 3.30pm)
Elephant Shows is on weekends and Public Holidays (Show time : Weekends 10.30am & 2.30pm)
Free train rides and guided tours on weekends.
The zoo is open from 9am - 5pm on weekdays and 9am - 10.30pm on weekends.
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 - May 17, 2008
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
"We need to restructure our zoo. Our zoo don't have much differences since i last visited it 8 years ago.Make it a better place for the animals. We can have a tramp in the zoo, clean up unneccesary bushes, have a wildlife habitat and a night safari. Definetely this will upgrade the image of National Zoo in the eyes of Malaysian and the world."
"More effort must be made by the
relevant parties to further increase the
overall condition of the zoo" by Omar
"Great experiences in feeding the Giraffes and the Elephants but felt really sorry for the animals upkeep, especially the penguins... " by Bari Hsiung
"We need more animal shows. " by Elvin Tan
"i love the zoo actually, but the zoo really needed upgrades...
when will the aquaria in zoo be opened? i can wait to see the fishes.. " by SweetCat
"When can my children walk into the aquarium? Been waiting for few years!" by Shafli
"one of the best zoo ini Asean now vice versa..it seems like nobody look after the place..it really need improvement..maybe government should change the management team to the new one!" by MIfs
"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)
"Be there during weekends and there will be lots of activities and shows. But I prefer to go not on the weekeneds..so its just me and the animals. The authority need to be more aware of the habitat and environment." by imran
"i like visit this zoo..."
"The best beautiful creature i love most is CUB. It's so CUTE, isn't it..." by sheila
"need more improvement" by simon
"VERY GOOD!"
"to miss salena(PR zoo negara),
i thght zo negra x so bad. how could i get yr officially addr" by mkmk
"kenaper web sit nie banyak gambar?
" by onn.
"still poor" by CCChong
"We need more animals in this Zoo, anyway ain't this their place?:)" by echang
"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
"From the comments wrote by other people..it seems not consisten.. some like it and the other are not..how actually to know the real condition of this zoo? cause I planned to visit it next week" by nawri
"The first zoo I ever went to. It is a good place to spend time with kids, but need some changes all over the place to attract more people and could ever make it more alive." by echang
