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National Zoo 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.
National Zoo is located in Hulu Kelang about 13km from Kuala Lumpur. The zoo houses some 4,000 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, including performances by orangutans and sea lions, children can also go for horse, camel and elephant rides.
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. The Zoo is open weekdays and weekends from 9am to 5pm. Fees are RM7 for adults and RM3 for children. On weekends, the fees are RM9 for adults and RM5 for children.
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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.
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LRT
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. You may also 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.
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Car
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.
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