National Zoo of Malaysia
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| National Zoo of Malaysia | |
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| Land area | 110 acres (45 ha)[2] |
| No. of animals | 5137[2] |
| No. of species | 476[2] |
| Memberships | ISO 9001:2008,[3] SEAZA[4] |
| Major exhibits | 16 major exhibits |
| Website | www |
The National Zoo (
History
In 1957, the Malayan Agri-Horticultural Association (MAHA) opened a miniature zoo. After the creation of the miniature zoo, the idea of a proper zoo gradually gained momentum, and the federal government chose a spot in
The zoo welcomed its millionth visitor on 14 November 1966, just three years after opening, and by 1986, the zoo was attracting over 1 million visitors per year.[1]
The zoo remained surrounded by dense
In the late 1990s and early 2000s, there were plans to move the zoo to other locations in
Exhibits
There are 16 exhibits in the zoo.
- Reptile Park
The Reptile Park has both indoor and outdoor exhibits and includes saltwater crocodiles, false gharials, and dwarf crocodiles. It also exhibits tortoises and terrapins, including Aldabra giant tortoises (the second largest tortoise species in the world) and local Tutong or river terrapins. Snakes in the collection include green anacondas, reticulated pythons, and many venomous and non-venomous snakes.[7]
The Amphibian World Center at the Reptile Park has a variety of frogs and toads that originate from various habitats in Malaysia.
Giant Panda Conservation Centre
In 2014, a male and female giant panda pair named Xing Xing and Liang Liang went on public display at an air-conditioned, purpose-built Giant Panda Conservation Centre next to tram stop T5. The pandas are on a 10-year loan to Malaysia. On 26 May 2018, Yi Yi, a four-month-old female panda, went on show for the first time. The cub is the second born in Malaysia. The cub's sister, Nuan Nuan, was born in August 2015 and sent back to China in 2017 as part of Beijing's agreement with Malaysia that cubs born in captivity must be sent back to China at the age of two.[8] A third giant panda cub was born at Malaysia Zoo in June, 2021.[9]
- Malaysian Elephants
The zoo is home to three Asian elephants: Siti (a female born in 1979 in Fraser's Hill), Sibol (a female born in 1978 at Temerloh), and Teriang (a male born in 1980 in Teriang, after which he is named). The trio have been in the zoo since they were very young.[7]
- Lake Birds
The Lake Birds exhibit includes painted storks, ibises, egrets, swans, and pelicans.[7]
- Bird Aviary
This
- Nocturnal Exhibits
These indoor exhibits are home to fruit bats, the largest bat in the world, and sometimes called flying foxes, as well as mousedeer.[7]
- Australian Plain
Australian Plain is home to emus, agile wallabies, red kangaroos, and red-legged pademelons.[7]
- Humboldt Penguins
This exhibit is home to Humboldt penguins.[7]
- Children's World
Children's World houses a variety of mostly domestic animals including goats, rabbits, ducks, and chickens running around freely, as well as parrots and guinea pigs. It includes a miniature rainforest with a variety of plants and insects, as well as a small aviary, fishpond, miniature horse barn, and playground.[7]
- Bear Complex
The Bear Complex is home to several types of bears including Asian black bears, brown bears, and sun bears.
- Savannah Walk
The
- Nile Hippopotamus
This exhibit is home to Nile hippopotamuses (hippos) and pygmy hippo. The zoo has three Nile hippos: Duke, Kibu, and Chombie. Chombie was born at the zoo.
- Mammal Kingdom
The Mammal Kingdom exhibit includes Indian leopards, pumas, leopard cats, masked palm civets, pygmy slow lorises, raccoons, striped hyenas, binturong, and Malayan porcupines.
- Freshwater Aquaria
Zoo Negara's Tunku Abdul Rahman
- Cat Walk
The Cat Walk features
- Ape Centre
The Ape Centre is home to Bornean and Sumatran orangutans, and chimpanzees.
- Insect Zoo
Zoo Negara has also built an insect zoo where more than 200 species of insects from around the world are housed.
Among the insects at the zoo are
- Hornbill Centre
Opened in 2010, this breeding centre houses seven species of hornbills native to Malaysia, including great hornbills, Oriental pied hornbills, rhinoceros hornbills, and wrinkled hornbills.
- Other animals
Other animals in the zoo's collection include
.Other attractions
- Sea lions, macaques and macaws are part of a multi-animal show that is shown twice daily.
- Train rides and guided tours are available on weekends.
- The Mini Bee Museum is located at the heart of Zoo Negara and helps educate visitors about the many types of bees in the country. Honeyis also available for sale.
- The Multi-Animal Photo Corner, open on weekends, is located by the zoo's main entrance. Visitors can have their pictures taken with snakes, miniature horses, and birds.
Conservation
Zoo Negara has bred over 200 highly endangered
References
- ^ a b "Zoo Negara – A Journey Through Time" (PDF). zoonegara.my. Zoo Negara. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
- ^ a b c "About Us". zoonegara.my. Zoo Negara. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
- ^ "Certificate" (PDF). zoonegara.my. Zoo Negara. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
- ^ "SEAZA Membership List". seaza.org. SEAZA. Retrieved 30 June 2010.
- ^ "Zoo Negara". Tourism Malaysia. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Zoo Negara - About Us". www.zoonegara.my. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Exhibits". zoonegara.my. Zoo Negara. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
- ^ "Panda cub makes first public appearance at Zoo Negara". NST Online. 26 May 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2018.
- ^ "Third giant panda cub born at Malaysia zoo | SAMAA". Samaa TV. 2 June 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ "Zoo Negara Live!". zoonegara.tv. Zoo Negara. Retrieved 29 June 2010.[dead link]
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