Zoo Negara
Zoo Negara
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The Zoo Negara features about 400 species of Malaysian and exotic mammals, reptiles and birds. Of these, the majority are fish and bird species while about a hundred are mammals and the reptiles.
The National Zoo is situated 13 km from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. Its aquarium "Tunku Abdul Rahman Aquarium" is a very popular attraction. It displays over 80 species of aquatic animals, both marine and freshwater, including invertebrates.
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Ahmad S
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Couples
Poorly maintained and some animals look lethargic and not properly taken care of. Singapore zoo leaps and bounds ahead. I'm really concerned about the tigers & lions. They look miserable to say the least. If you're going - think of it as a donation to a struggling zoo & my god the animals need it.
Written 5 December 2023
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Trail39109905983
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Sep 2023 • Family
Many enclosure are empty presumably the animals are dead. Most of the animals look sick and old. There only 1 old chimpanzee and the orangutan look sad. The Tuanku Abdul Rahman Aquarium looks bad. Especially the glass panels with all those scratches some with green moss on it. Only 1 camel, most of the animals are just 1 left. The only saving grace there are the Pandas. Not worth your time and a real waste of money.
Written 8 September 2023
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Ankit B
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India302 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
We timed our visit so that we could watch the animal show at 11.00 am . The show is in Malay language but we still enjoyed it. Kids will love it.
The highlight was the Savannah enclosure which has giraffes, zebra, ostrich etc and the panda enclosure. Although we did not time it that way, the pandas ( two right now) were fed lunch around 12.30 pm and it was a sight to see.
We bought our tickets in advance through klook.
The highlight was the Savannah enclosure which has giraffes, zebra, ostrich etc and the panda enclosure. Although we did not time it that way, the pandas ( two right now) were fed lunch around 12.30 pm and it was a sight to see.
We bought our tickets in advance through klook.
Written 1 September 2023
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Sajjad S
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
Dont expect too much . 1 animal from each categories . Not worth for 88 MRY. I dont suggest ., very crowded .
Written 30 August 2023
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Explore62393348922
3 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
I go alone specially for the panda even though the both the panda was resting when I visited them (which is around 1pm) I did not use the tram so it's extremely tiring from the long walk to see all the animals but still I enjoy it. I have never visited a zoo before! Though it's really expensive including the transport grab for a foreigner.
Written 13 August 2023
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Compass0710
Muscat, Oman6 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
The weather was nice tge day we visited it and WWE enjoyed it alot. The kids live everything. Food was surprisingly good and prices are reasonable. Animals looks bored though😄
Written 7 August 2023
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Melanie_Yeoh
Semenyih, Malaysia1,030 contributions
Mar 2023 • Business
Parking RM10 per entry. Park & walk to ticketing counter, buy your ticket to enter. I suggest getting the buggy ride tickets too after you enter. It will bring you into the most important area of the zoo, there you get to see tigers, zebras, giraffes, pandas, flamingo and elephants, all within walking distance. Then, head back to where the buggy drop off station was & ride back out using a different route, safe & slow, enjoy watching the animals around you, minus the time & energy to walk, especially for young kids. There were shows too, but please check the time & go earlier to get a nice spot. No paper brochure, scan QR for a digital one on your smartphone. You may bring in your own food, picnic with the animals.
Written 19 April 2023
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mrg3311
Wetherby, UK531 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
its nice but I do take issue with non malays paying twice the normal price..dont think that happens outside of Malaysia.
zoo itself is clean ...animals all resting in shade..except the panda house which was really good as they were active..gift shop selling panda toys at inflated prices...all in all worth a visit but expensive for tourists
zoo itself is clean ...animals all resting in shade..except the panda house which was really good as they were active..gift shop selling panda toys at inflated prices...all in all worth a visit but expensive for tourists
Written 14 March 2023
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nrm77
London, UK1,115 contributions
Feb 2023
I visited the KL Zoo Negara with my husband and kids. The zoo was quite expensive for non citizens. The queue to get into the golf cart was also a bit crazy. The animals looked a bit weak to me. I think the guests and the animals were both struggling with the heat. The scenery is quite nice though. It's far from the city and the pick up and drop off areas are not very well marked for grab taxis. The panda centre is the highlight and it was great to see the panda's (although they were asleep). I wish the golf cart situation improves at the zoo, it could make it a better experience.
Written 4 March 2023
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Stanley J. Konor
Kuching, Malaysia27 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
Amazing and lively zoo. These are my unbiased and honest observations for my visit. We were very surprised by this zoo. I don’t do reviews if I didn’t enjoy my visit. It’s way above my expectations. We visited top rated zoos in asia and SEA region. I can’t believe this. I put this zoos as one of the best in terms of variety in SEA. Lots of animals from roaring lions to marine life. So many bird species, cat species, marine mammals reptiles and so on. This zoo is totally underrated by many viewers.
Written 4 March 2023
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Hi i World like to know the distance between meru industrialis area to zoo negara
Ricphun
Sg petani25 contributions
Well will be about 1 and half hour drive
JAMAL
Sepang, Malaysia
I’m planning to go here tomorrow 27, but i heard that the zoo will close for 3 days ( 27,28,29 ) for some reason i don’t know !?
I want someone confirm that .. thank you.
ElanDavin
Seremban, Malaysia458 contributions
Checked their Facebook page and their website, no mention of such closure apart from the Reptile House. Best to call them before going - general line at +603-4108 3422/4/7/8
Juliani Wu
Medan, Indonesia1 contribution
Are the zoo have panda?
hoges1959
Surin Province, Thailand50 contributions
Yes they do. You need to check about visiting times because the pandas are very popular, so you need to be patient
sunidhi p
Gurugram (Gurgaon), India
Hi is the zoo open on Monday as it will national holiday
sankalpsaxena7
Noida, India212 contributions
Please checked from the website
What type of food they sell? What are the names of the food stalls? Is there any newly they developed for food this year?
Zainuddin A
Subang Jaya, Malaysia1,334 contributions
Mostly are snacks food which will be able to be carry around the Zoo when viewing the animals. I only had ice creams, noodles and drank mineral water. I supposed there are new food development every year but it's best to contact the Zoo management directly.
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