Melaka Travel @ Malacca Tourism 马六甲旅游网 Melaka World Heritage

Address: Zoo Melaka, Jabatan Perlindungan Liar Dan Taman Negara (PERHILITAN)
Hang Tuah Jaya, 75450 Ayer Keroh Melaka.

Malacca Zoo occupies 21.2 hectars is located at Ayer Keroh Meleka, about 13 KM from the Melaka City. Also the third popular tourist destination in the state. It was set up in 1963 by Melaka government, its administration was later taken over by Perhilitan in 1979.

The zoo was used as a wildlife rescue base until the zoo was officially opened by Dr. Mahathir on 13 August 1987 for public members. A member of South-East Asian Zoological Park Association (SEAZA).

The zoo plays several functions as follows:

Captive Breeding

Zoo Melaka functions as the major ex-situ breeding center for the Department of Wildlife and National Parks of Malaysia. In this programme, breeding stock, especially the local threatened species are sourced for breeding in the zoo. Successfully bred species includes tiger, panther, tapir, serow, barking deer, sambar deer and many others.

Among the popular breed is the Malayan Tiger (Panthera Tigris Malayenis). Since the Malayan Tiger was found as a tiger sub-species, the zoo had raised over 40 tiger cubs and sent them to various places. Besides that, Zoo Melaka is also been used as a captured animal sanctuary for a temporary time until it is sent locally or abroad.

Research

Research works carried out emphasized on medical research/treatment and behavioural studies. Zoo Melaka also provides support for researchers from DWNP and other institutions of higher learning.

Education

The education programme is designed to create awareness to the general public on wildlife and its conservation. Among the education activities available are lectures, video shows, publication of printed materials and signages posted at all exhibits in Zoo.

Recreation

Zoo Melaka provides affordable recreation opportunities. Promotions were carried out to attract more visitors and hence generating more revenue to the government and contributing toward the development of national tourism industry.

Activities and attractions at the Zoo Melaka:

• Sand Arts
• Wildlife face painting
• Feeding time and wildlife talk
• Multi animal show
• Paradise bird sanctuary
• Interact with the elephant
• Free-ranging orang utan
• Horse ride
• Zoology gallery
• Mousedeer park
• Mini safari park
• Primate island
• Mammal house
• Reptile house

Visiting Hour for Day Zoo

Open daily including public holiday.

Time: 9.00 AM – 6.00 PM

Ticket: Adult (13 and above) RM10; Children (5-12 year old) RM4

Visiting Hour for Night Zoo

On Friday and Saturday nights, night before public holidays and all nights of school holidays.

Time: 8.00 PM – 11.00 PM

Ticket: Adult (13 and above) RM10; Children (5-12 year old) RM5

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GPS Coordinates: 2.27904N, 102.30273E Show on map

Posted by admin on August 24, 2012 under Featured, Leisure.