Zoos of Peninsula Malaysia

I've finally got around to compiling the mainland companion piece to my Zoos of East Malaysia thread. Further input is welcome, of course.


Kuala Lumpur (Federal Territory):
Aquaria KLCC
Blue Coral Aquarium
KL Tower Mini Zoo
Kuala Lumpur Bird Park
Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park
Kuala Lumpur Deer Park

Johor:
Johor Zoo
Teluk Sengat Crocodile Farm

Kedah:
Animal Adventures
Crocodile Adventureland
Langkawi Nature Park
Langkawi Wildlife Park
UnderWater World Langkawi

Kelantan:
Kuala Krai Mini Zoo

Malacca:
A'Famosa Animal World Safari
Malacca Bird Park
Malacca Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary
Malacca Crocodile Farm
Malacca Zoo
Padang Kemunting Turtle Management Centre
The Shore Oceanarium

Pahang:
Bukit Gambang Safari Park
Cameron Highlands Butterfly Farm
Cherating Turtle Sanctuary
Kuala Gandah Elephant Sanctuary
Lipis Zoo
Taman Teruntum Mini Zoo

Penang:
Aviary Ginger Garden
Entopia: Penang Butterfly Farm
Fisheries Department Research Institute Aquarium
Penang Bird Park
Penang Snake Temple

Perak:
Bukit Merah Laketown Ecopark
Bukit Merah Orangutan Island
Lost World Petting Zoo
Segari Turtle Management Centre
Taiping Zoo

Perlis:
Snake and Reptile Farm

Putrajaya:
Putrajaya Taman Wetland (Putrajaya Wetland Park)

Selangor:
99 Wonderland Park
Batu Caves Mini Zoo
Farm In The City
Freshwater Fish Park
Negara Zoo
Sunway Lagoon Wildlife Park

Terengganu:
Kemaman Recreation Park and Mini Zoo
Sungai Ketiar Elephant Sanctuary

Negeri Sembilan:
PD Ostrich Show Farm



Closed Zoos:
Saleng Zoo (Johor)
Danga Bay Mini Zoo (Johor)
Langkawi Snake Sanctuary (Kedah)
Coral Wonderland (Malacca)
Aquarium Fish Exhibition (Penang)
Bukit Jambul Orchid, Hibiscus and Reptile Farm (Penang)



Total "zoos" in Peninsula Malaysia: 48
Total "zoos" in Malaysia: 65

 

Great list, quite a lot of zoos really! Did not know that Zoo Negara is not within the federal territory of KL!

I've visited a few of the KL attractions: KL Bird Park, KL Butterfly Park, Aquaria KLCC and Zoo Negara. I didn't know of the other KL ones you list, nor the ones presumably within greater KL city in Selangor. The only additional snippet of information I can add is that there was a small animal attraction at the Batu Caves (Selangor), and, although I did not visit it, I could see some birds and I think there were fish there too.

 

Thanks. I found some recent photos online, so Batu Caves Mini Zoo has been added to the list. I'll be bat-hunting in the caves before too long and will endeavour to visit.

 

I walked past it without any inclination to enter. It's a shoddy looking place, all under one corrugated iron roof. I think there are probably some monkeys there as well. But I suppose if you're there for days it might be worth it.

 

Thanks for yet another valuable thread.
I'd also suggest adding Penang snake temple; a Buddhist temple with a large enclosure for temple (/Wagler's) pit vipers, with a small collection of snakes (paid entry) also on site. It's very close to Penang airport so it's worth a quick look if you're swinging past.

 

Thanks. I can't edit the list anymore; perhaps a moderator can add it?

 

@Chlidonias: You're the mod; feel free to delete as you see fit

 

Yeah, I'm happy to add a "Closed" section. It's certainly not an exhaustive list, but these are the other closed zoos I excluded:

Bukit Jambul Orchid, Hibiscus and Reptile Farm
Coral Wonderland
Langkawi Snake Sanctuary
Saleng Zoo
Danga Bay Mini Zoo?

 

Which of these are worth visiting? Yes I'm planning to squeeze some time to KL in next year, I suppose I can only have 3 days in there.
I suppose KL bird park and Negara, but how about the others?Any basic informations?

 

I would prioritise Zoo Negara over any other KL zoos, but if you've got time for the bird park you may as well check it out. I also visited the Aquaria KLCC, which is worth a visit if you are in the area and don't have much else to do.

 

I suppose Malacca and Taiping is ok for a day trip(Not penang, too far). Any notable zoo there?And the question:Which is better, Taiping Zoo or Zoo Negara....or even Zoo Melaka?

 

If you are going to Taiping Zoo, you can also visit Bukit Merah lake town. Not great but if you are in the area.

Similarly if you are visiting Melaka you can drop by A’Famosa Safari. Along time since I was there and some really horrific bits (civets, squirrels, macaques, animal photos) but from memory a couple of ok bits too.

Greg