About Zoo Negara

Let’s wild together at Malaysia Zoo Negara, the first local zoo for Malaysians.

Zoo Negara - About Us

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 officially opened on 14th November 1963 and has matured into a well-known zoo all around the world. We have a total of over 4,028 specimen from 318 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish.

Zoo Negara covers 61.53 acres of land which is situated only 5 km 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.

Zoo Negara - Vision

To be one of the world’s premier zoological parks and aquaria dedicated to conservation, recreation, education, training and research of various animal and plant species.

Zoo Negara - Mission