Well, we also have a zoo in Johor bahru!

Zoo Johor is known to be the first zoo ever builds not just in Malaysia, but also in Asia back in the year 1928. The idea came from Sultan Sir Ibrahim, who ruled the state at that time. It supposed to be a place for him to keep all his animal collections, from tigers, cheetah, swan, birds and many more. It was named as ‘kebun binatang’ and managed by the Istana Johor.

However, in early 1960, it was handed over to the Johor government and two years later, Zoo Johor was opened for public, officially.

The place offers various species of animals for visitors to see including Indo-Chinese tigers, camels, flamingo, macaque, chimp, pelican, cassowary, python snake and so many others.

To keep the visitors occupied, the zoo management has increase the number of animals through exchange programmes with other zoo. Just on last March, they welcome some new animals like African mandrills, chimpanzee, capuchin, black macaca and banded longur.

Located  about 1 kilometre away from Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru, you can pay a visit to local zoo daily from 8 am to 6 pm. Get the experience to feed the animals, ride a boat at the lake in front of the main entrance or just stroll around while clicking your camera.

Also, stand a chance to meet Obama and Hillary. They are the African lion cubs however, definitely not the US politicians.

Location : Zoo Johor, Jalan Gertak Merah, 80000, Johor Bahru, Johor.

Entrance fee;

Adults            : RM 2.00
Kids below 12 : RM 1.00
Kids below  3  : Free admission

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