Zoo Negara Malaysia - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Zoo Negara Malaysia

It was officially opened on 14 November 1963 by the country's first prime minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman. Zoo Negara covers 110 acres of land which is situated only 5km from the city of Kuala Lumpur. It is an open concept zoo with over 90% of its animals being kept in spacious exhibits with landscape befitting its nature.

Hotels near Zoo Negara Malaysia

Hotels to stay near Zoo Negara Malaysia

Activities Around

Attractions Near Zoo Negara Malaysia

Bukit Tabur

Bukit Tabur

3.11km from Zoo Negara Malaysia

Bukit Tabur is a ridge located in Hulu Gombak Forest Reserve, Selangor, Malaysia. It is also known locally as Bukit Hangus, Dragon's Back and Crystal Hill. The quartz ridge is very prominent as it is part of Klang Gates Quartz Ridge and can be seen from the Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2. Hikers enter the trail near Kampung Klang Gates, 50 metres from the gates of the Klang Gates Dam, at the back of Taman Melawati for a 3-4 hour climb.

Taman Tasik Titiwangsa

Taman Tasik Titiwangsa

6.51km from Zoo Negara Malaysia

Titiwangsa Lake Gardens is a lake garden in Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The gardens feature a huge central lake that was a byproduct of tin mining activities under British Rule. Later on, the area was cleaned up and developed into a park. This garden has facilities such as jogging track, cycling track, kayaking, horse riding facility, radio control car racing track, etc.

Masjid Asy-Syakirin KLCC

Masjid Asy-Syakirin KLCC

7.37km from Zoo Negara Malaysia

The As Syakirin Mosque, also known as KLCC Mosque, is a mosque located in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The mosque is situated near the Suria KLCC shopping centre and the Petronas Twin Towers, the tallest twin towers in the world. This two-storey mosque area of 21 hectares. It is regarded as the jewel in the park because of its strategic location and facing KLCC Park also provides a hall that can accommodate up to 500 people with audio system complete with meeting rooms a

Petrosains, The Discovery Centre

Petrosains, The Discovery Centre

7.62km from Zoo Negara Malaysia

Petrosains, also known as Petrosains, The Discovery Centre is a Malaysian science and technology museum located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur within Suria KLCC, Petronas Twin Towers. Petrosains was a brainchild of 4th Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and established on 25 March 1999. It is owned and operated by Petrosains Sdn. Bhd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Malaysian oil and gas conglomerate Petronas.

Galeri Petronas

Galeri Petronas

7.63km from Zoo Negara Malaysia

Petronas Gallery is a contemporary art gallery established in 1993 by the Malaysian multinational company Petronas to promote arts and culture. The gallery offers a wide range of art appreciation and educational programs, in addition to an active program of exhibitions. Forums and seminars discussing various art issues are organized on a regular basis.

Petronas Twin Towers

Petronas Twin Towers

7.63km from Zoo Negara Malaysia

These twin skyscrapers were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004 and remain the tallest twin towers in the world.

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Selangor

Selangor

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The state of Selangor has the largest economy in Malaysia in terms of GDP, with roughly US$55.5 billion in 2015, comprising 22.6% of the country's GDP. It is the most developed state in Malaysia and has the largest population in Malaysia.

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