Zoo Negara - About Us
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 is now 48 years old and has matured into a well-known zoo all around the world. We have a total of over 5446 specimen from 476 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish.
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 is now 48 years old and has matured into a well-known zoo all around the world. We have a total of over 5446 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.
Latest attractions :
- Tunku Abdul Rahman Aquarium is now open for public viewing. The aquarium is the first ecological-based freshwater aquarium in the country highlighting 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.
- 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 their colorful 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.
Normally the elephant training for the zoo is restricted to a practical training.
The zoo elephant has to know the commands, which are important for every day training and for hygiene. E.g. it has to learn to stand patiently, to lift its feet for pedicure and to lay down for washing.
The zoo elephant has to know the commands, which are important for every day training and for hygiene. E.g. it has to learn to stand patiently, to lift its feet for pedicure and to lay down for washing.
These elephants must additionally learn some tricks that are to be shown in the program later on.
There are good and impressive elephant numbers, which enable the animals to show their strength and swiftness or rather their sensitivity.
But there are also many bad acts, which force the elephants to show exercises absolutely unnatural for elephants.
Among these are the two- and even one-armed handstands, as well as the standing on the hind legs.
This experience teaches the little elephant the first respect for its keeper. But the elephant keeper has to show the baby also confidence and he must stroke it. Stroking is important. Not only because elephants are contact animals, but this way the little elephant learns to let itself touch from head to foot.
The whole training is accompanied by commands. The most important ones are "Yes";, "No"; and "Good". So the little elephant knows what it is expected to do, what it is allowed to do and what it is not allowed to do.
The African lion has found a place in the shade.Later on he jumps on the platform and gives a very big roar. He's the king of the jungle.
The whole training is accompanied by commands. The most important ones are "Yes";, "No"; and "Good". So the little elephant knows what it is expected to do, what it is allowed to do and what it is not allowed to do.
The African lion has found a place in the shade.Later on he jumps on the platform and gives a very big roar. He's the king of the jungle.
The Lion Group has adopted this African lion at Zoo Negara under a sponsorship programme costing RM17,000 per annul which covers feeding, medication and maintenance of the lion.
Many of Malaysia's most endangered species have found a home in the Zoo Negara.
- Tiger (Panthera tigris)
- The Sumatran Rhino
- Orang Utans
- Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa)
- Storm Stork (Ciconia stormi)
- Hawksbill Turtle
- Gharial (Tomistoma schlegelii)
- Malayan Sun Bear (Helarctos malayanus)
There are only 600 ~ 1000 sun bears left in Burma, Thailand, Sumatra and Malaysia. It is the most endangered of the and the smallest bear species and not much studied. Habitat loss, forest fragmentation and hunting have decimated its numbers.
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Contact Us
For any enquiries, contact the general line at +603-41083422/7/8 and ask for the following Department:
For any enquiries, contact the general line at +603-41083422/7/8 and ask for the following Department:
Public Affairs & Marketing
- Adopting an animal
- Other functions or events
- Business related matters
Customer Service
- Family days and birthdays
- Visitor related matters
- Opening hours & rates
Zoology
- Animal related matters
Human Resource
- Career opportunities
Education
- School programmes
- Tours
- Education packages
- Volunteering at the zoo
- Practical Student Training Courses
- Student research programme
- Student related matters
Address:
Zoo Negara Malaysia, Jalan Ulu Kelan, 68000 Ampang, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Adults : RM15
Children : RM 10