TAIPING ZOO

Monday 28 November 2011

About Us




Taiping Zoo is special in its own way. It is located in a lovely natural setting in Taiping Lake Gardens close to the foot of the Larut Hill (Maxwell Hill). The beautiful natural setting with streams, lakes and abundance of flora gives the zoo a unique advantage of being able to use nature to its best.


'Taman Mergastua Sultan Idris Shah' or the Taiping Zoo, which is located at the Lake Gardens in Taiping, is the only Zoo in the North of Peninsular Malaysia. Covering an area of 34 acres, the Taiping Zoo has embarked on an expansion programme which includes the building of new "Open Concept" animal enclosures. These enclosures which take into consideration the natural habitat of the respective animal, has been favourably received by the public-both for its inherent beauty and thoughtful design.


Taiping Zoo is currently home to more than 180 species of animals totalling - 1,300 individuals. These include Tigers, Lions, Elephants, Hippopotamus, Giraffes, Hornbills, Orang Utans and others. Furthermore, attempts to breed these animals have been very successful. This has seen the proliferation of such animals like the Malaysian Tiger, Lion, Siamang, Deer, Nilgai, Night Heron and many others





Taiping Zoo's Objective's 

Recreation
Visitors are given the opportunity to view animals in their natural splendour and at the same time relax and enjoy themselves.
Education
A rare opportunity is created for people to study about wildlife and get to appreciate nature.
Conservation
This important role cannot be over emphasized. Ex-situ conservation goes hand in hand wiith in-situ conservation.
Research
There is always something new that we can learn about our wildlife. Both professionals and amateurs can study the animals at the zoo. 





 Site Map
1.  Restaurant / Seminar Room
2.  Public Toilet
3.  Gorilla Exhibit
4.  Proposed Primate Exhibit
5.  Slow Loris
6.  Chimpanzees
7.  Brown Lemur
8.  Ring Tailed Lemur
9.  Siamang
10.White Handed Gibbon
11.Arapaima
12.Proposed Small Mammal Exhibit
13.Binturong
14.Serow
15.Sambar Deer
16.Wild Pig
17.Bearded Pig
18.Lesser Mousedeer
19African Lion
20.Malaysia Porcupine
21.Asiatic Wild Dog / Red Dhole
22.Bawean Deer
23.Proposed Reptile Garden
24.Snake House
25.Small Mammals
26.Public Toilet
27.Central Recreation Area
28.Childrens Playground
29.Rabbits and Love Birds
30.Zoo Cafeteria
31.White Handed Gibbon
32.Cassowary
33.Asian Deer & Antelopes
(Axis Deer, Nilghai)
34.African Savana Exhibit
35.Aviaries
36.Aviaries
37.Budgerigar
38.Black Panther
39.Australian Fauna
(Red Kanggaroo, Emu, Black Swan, Magpie Goose, Radjah Shelduck)
40.Free Ranging Water Birds, (White Winged Woodducks, Greater Cormorant, Grey Heron, Night Heron, Swans.)
41.White Rhinoceros, Red Hartebeest, Ground Hornbill
42.Malayan Tapir, Barking Deer, Lesser Mousedeer
43.Nile Hippopotamus
44.Malayan Elephant, Hog Deer
 45.Zoo Animal Hospital, Kitchen, Quarantine Workshop




Restrictions at Night Safari


  • Feeding and disturbing the animals is strictly prohibited.

  • Do not cross barriers or railings or pluck, cut or destroy trees and plants.

  • Littering is prohibited. Please use bins provided.

  • Pets are not allowed in the Night Safari.

  • Torchlights and flash cameras are prohibited.




Entrance Fee




Entrance Fee


Adults
:
RM16.00
Children (3 -12 years)
:
RM10.00
Video Camera
:
Free of Charge






Night Safari Mini Train
Free of Charge





Discount


Groups of adults (more than 20) and senior citizens (above 55 years)
:
RM13.00



Groups of children (3 -12 years)
(more than 20)
:
RM8.00