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Zoo Negara

Spend your day meeting our cool furry friends at Zoo Negara, Malaysia's national zoo. Visit the Panda Conservation Centre, home to Malaysia's two popular giant pandas and the vibrant bird enclosure housing exotic birds from across the globe. Book the tickets now for a perfect family outing.
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  • Malaysia's National Zoo is spread across 110 acres, located 5 km from Kuala Lumpur city

  • Walk your way through the Panda Centre, Reptile House, the Savannah Walk & the Mammal Kingdom

  • You don't want to miss out on visiting Xing Xing and Lang Lang, Malaysia's famous giant pandas

  • Wave at over 5000 animals that call this zoo their home, spread across 476 animal species

  • Enjoy performances, animal shows, and feedings, custom-made to make your experience worth remembering

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  • Malaysia's National Zoo is spread across 110 acres, located 5 km from Kuala Lumpur city

  • Walk your way through the Panda Centre, Reptile House, the Savannah Walk & the Mammal Kingdom

  • You don't want to miss out on visiting Xing Xing and Lang Lang, Malaysia's famous giant pandas

  • Wave at over 5000 animals that call this zoo their home, spread across 476 animal species

  • Enjoy performances, animal shows, and feedings, custom-made to make your experience worth remembering

from Original priceMYR 44.50
MYR 37.10

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Pro tips to help you make a pick

Pre-book online if possible. Digital tickets usually let you skip the payment queue and use the shorter scan line, though everyone still goes through bag checks at the entrance.

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About Zoo Negara

What sets Zoo Negara Malaysia apart from many city zoos is its open-concept layout: the zoo says about 90% of species are kept in open or semi-open enclosures rather than traditional cages. It also combines Malaysian wildlife such as Malayan tigers and tapirs with a dedicated Giant Panda Conservation Centre, plus a large 44-hectare footprint close to Kuala Lumpur.

Did you know?

Zoo Negara opened in 1963 and is managed by the Malaysian Zoological Society, not directly by the federal government, even though it serves as Malaysia’s national zoo.

Why visit Zoo Negara?

Giant Pandas in a Dedicated Conservation Centre

The Giant Panda Conservation Centre opened in 2014 to host a pair of pandas loaned from China under an international conservation agreement. Visitors see the zoo’s star species in indoor, air-conditioned enclosures with interpretive displays, and early arrivals usually get a calmer viewing experience.

Plan your visit

Main Public Entrance (Jalan Taman Zooview Gate)

Located at the front of Zoo Negara on Jalan Taman Zooview, Hulu Kelang, this is the main gate for all regular visitors. It faces the main car park and is also the drop-off point for taxis, Grab rides, and private transfers. Walk-in guests use the ticket counters near the gate, while online ticket holders proceed to ticket scanning or validation before entering. Bag and security checks may take place after or alongside validation. Queues are usually shorter on weekdays and longer on weekends and school holidays, especially at opening and mid-morning. The approach from the car park is flat, and major paths appear paved, but full accessibility coverage across the zoo is not clearly documented.

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