Zoo
About 40km southwest of Ipoh in the unassuming town of Bota Kanan lies the River Terrapin Breeding Centre. The hatchery is near the Perak River bank, which was once home to an abundance of these river creatures. From November to February, visitors can observe migrating river terrapins swimming upstream to lay their eggs. Opening hours [...]
About 40km from Teluk Intan in Sungkai is the Wildlife Conservation Centre, where more than 100 deer roam freely on a breeding and conservation site. This farm also houses the Seladang or Malaysian Gaur and various species of birds. Opening hours : 8.00am – 5.00pm(Monday-friday) Admission fee : Free Tel : 05-438 9482
The country’s first zoo, the Taiping Zoo, houses local exotic wildlife species is excellent surroundings. At the Night Safari, visitors can observe the nocturnal habits of animals on a tram, which takes them through the gardens and zoo areas where they can watch animals that come out in between 10.00am and noon. Opening Hours : [...]




