Taiping Zoo

Officially known as Taman Mergastua Sultan Idris Shah, Taiping Zoo covers 14.4 hectares (34 acres) of land within the sprawling Taiping Lake Gardens, at the foot of Maxwell Hill (Bukit Larut). The zoo was set up in the year 1961 and is the oldest zoo in the country.

Taiping Zoo is currently home to more than 180 species of animals. Among the wildlife here are the endangered species such as the whitehead eagle (Brahmini Kita/Halistur Indus), honey bears (Helactus Malayanus), black panthers, Orang Utans, the Malaysian elephants and tigers. There are also a host of animals from foreign lands including the African lions. To create an environment that is sensitive to the animals' natural habitat, Taiping Zoo is gradually introducing new open concept 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.

The unique aspect of this zoo is the night safari. This safari is an attempt to display nocturnal animals in its natural looking settings and provide the opportunity for visitors to appreciate nature.

Visiting hours

8.00 to 11.00 p.m
Open every night including Public Holidays

8.00 to 12.00 a.m
On Saturday nights and eve of Public Holidays.

Entrance Fee

Zoo Taiping

Adult RM5.00
Children RM3.00
Video Camera RM5.00

Adult RM3.00
Children RM1.50
20% Discount for groups
(more than 20 persons)

Night Safari

Adults : RM10.00
Children (3 -12 years) : RM6.00
Video Camera : RM5.00

Night Safari Mini Train
Adults : RM3.00
Children : RM1.50
20% discount for groups more than 20 persons.

Contact
Zoo Taiping & Night Safari
Jalan Taman Tasik Taiping, 34000 Taiping, Perak Darul Ridzuan, Malaysia.
Tel: 605 - 8086577 Fax: 605 - 806 6025
e-mail : zootaiping@zootaiping.gov.my