Taiping Zoo

Have you been to Taiping Zoo? If you are visiting Maxwell Hill in Taiping, make plan to visit this well kept zoo at the foot hill of this popular hill resort. Located just beside Taiping Lake Gardens, this zoo is an ideal place for animals to thrive in their natural habitats.

The entrance to the zoo

This huge signboard is located outside the zoo. You will not miss it.

The healthy elephants that roam within the confine of the zoo.

The natural lakes where lotus plants grow adds to the beauty of the surroundings. Being the wettest part of the country means that the lush greenery here thrive and the still undeveloped forest makes it an ideal holiday destination for the entire family.

Well managed by Taiping Municipal Council, this zoo covers an area of 34 acres with more than 1,300 animals. This is the place to see the many species of birds, mammals and reptiles that you will remember for a long time to come. The zoo was set up in the year 1961 and is the oldest zoo in the country.

Visitors have a choice of visiting the zoo everyday including public holidays either in the day time from 8:30am to 6:00pm or the night safari from 8:00pm to 11:00pm. The night safari zoo features the nocturnal animals. If you have the time, there is no reason why you can't go for both sessions.

The entrance fee for the day zoo is RM16.00 per adult and RM8 per child.

The entrance fee for the night safari zoo is RM20 per adult and RM10 per child.

The Animals

While here, take a quick tour by taking the mini train and then a closer scrutiny of the animals by walking around the zoo. Try looking at them during the feeding time that occurred everyday from 10am to 12pm. Some of the animals that you will not miss include:

Elephants
Tigers
Orang Utans
Black Panthers
Zebra
Deer
Ostrich
Giraffe
Lion
Hippopotamus
Hornbills
Night Heron
Tapir
Rhino

The deer are among the animals that you will see near the exit of the zoo.

The African zebra that reminds one of the Madagascar animated show.

Mini Train

Hop on the mini train that takes you around the zoo covering a distance of 2.5km, a duration of about 25 minutes. The ride on the train is free of charge. This train is available for both the day and night safari.

The open-air mini train that you must try.

Getting To Taiping Zoo

If you are driving from Kuala Lumpur, head for PLUS North South Expressway and exit at Kamunting Toll Plaza. From here, go straight along Jalan Kamunting Lama and you will pass three traffic lights before reaching the zoo. You will not lose your way as there are many signage along the way.

If you are coming from the Penang, exit at Changkat Jering Toll Plaza and turn right at the traffic light. Go straight along Jalan Taming Sari and follow the signages towards Taiping Zoo/Bukit Larut/Taiping Lake Gardens.

The address of the zoo:

Zoo Taiping & Night Safari
Jalan Pekeliling, Taman Tasik Taiping
34000 Taiping
Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia

Tel: +6 05 8086 577