Johor Bahru - Attractions

Zoo

Posted on 04. Dec, 2009 by admin in Parks

Johor Bahru Zoo is one of the oldest zoo in the country. It was built in 1928 by Sultan Sir Ibrahim and was handed over to the state government to manage in the 1960s and open to the public in 1962.

There are 100 species of animals in the 5 hectares compound. The entrance charge is RM2 for adults and RM1 for chilren. The zoo opens daily from 8am to 6pm and is visited most during public holidays and school holidays. The Zoo has been administered the Palace of the Sultan of Johor, and believed to be one of the earliest established Zoo in Asia at that time.

The Zoo later changed its name to Johor Zoo, and is now under the management of Johor State Government. Located in the city, visitors are sure excited with various animals in here.

There are lovely parrots from Africa, Malaysia and tapirs also other exotic animals. Do not forget to visit Johor Bahru Zoo with sweet memories of domesticated animals in the zoo availables.

There are also other facilities such as horse tracks, parks and rest huts with more recreations variety to make your experience at the zoo a delight. There are also Singapore visitors come to the Zoo.

Do not forget to visit Johor Zoo today!

Zoo Negeri Johor
Address: Jalan Gertak Merah,
80000 Johor Bahru,
Johor Darul Ta’zim.

Tel: 07- 223 0404

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