Taiping Zoo
Zoo Taiping (Malay: Taiping Zoo) is a zoological park located at
Bukit Larut, Taiping, Perak, Malaysia. Established
in 1961, Taiping Zoo is the oldest Zoo in Malaysia.
It is one of the major zoological parks in Malaysia. It covers 34 acres (14 ha)
and exhibits 1300 animals representing 180 species of amphibians, mammals, and
reptiles. It also has a night safari.
As the only zoo in North Malaysia, it tends to receive a large amount of
visitors. It houses the largest number of stump-tailed macaques in Malaysia,
which is thirteen, compared to six at the
National Zoo of Malaysia (Zoo Negara) and five at the
Malacca Zoo.
The opening hours of Taiping Zoo is from 8.30 am to 6.00 pm everyday including
Sundays & Public Holidays. After that, the zoo transforms into a night safari.
Taiping Zoo becomes Taiping Night Safari and the opening hours are 8.00 pm to
11.00 pm every night including Public Holidays and is extended to 12.00 am on
Saturdays and eve of Public Holidays.
The entrance fee for Taiping Zoo is RM12.00 for adult and RM8.00 for child.
While the entrance fees for Taiping Night Safari is RM16.00 for adult and
RM10.00 for child. (Prices are subject to change)
Contact Information
Address: Jalan Pekeliling, Taman Tasik Taiping, 34000 Taiping, Perak, Malaysia.
Tel: 605 808 6577
Official Website: https://www.zootaiping.gov.my
Getting There
Taiping is easily accessible from the North South Expressway (PLUS). From Penang
(90 km away), Kamunting is the nearest exit, whilst Changkat Jering is the most
convenient exit from the motorway if you are traveling north from Ipoh (70 km).
You will be able to find signage which stated "Taiping Zoo & Night Safari" all
the way from the highway exit to the Zoo.
Taiping is well-connected to the rest of Peninsular Malaysia by express buses,
which arrive at and depart from the long-distance bus station at Kamunting (6 km
from the town centre) and Simpang (7 km from the town centre). Buses also travel
direct from Taiping to Singapore and Hat Yai.
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