Zoo Negara Malaysia is managed by the Malaysian
Zoological Society, a non-governmental organization established to
create the first local zoo for Malaysians. Zoo Negara was officialy
opened on 14th November 1963 and has matured into a well-known zoo all
around the world. We have a total of over 5137 specimen from 476 species
of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish.
Zoo Negara covers 110 acres of land which is situated
only 5km from the city of Kuala Lumpur. Over the years, the zoo has
transformed itself to an open concept zoo with over 90% of its animals
being kept in spacious exhibits with landscape befitting its nature. We
are working in making sure that the old zoo concept is changed entirely.