Taiping zoo
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| 4°51′14″N 100°44′0″E / 4.85389°N 100.73333°E | |
| Location | Taiping, Perak, Malaysia |
| Land area | 34 acres (14 ha) |
| No. of animals | 1300 |
| No. of species | 180 |
| Memberships | SEAZA[1] |
| Website | www.zootaiping.gov.my |
Zoo Taiping (Malay for Taiping Zoo) is a zoological park located at Bukit Larut, Taiping, Perak, Malaysia. Established in 1961, Taiping Zoo is the oldest Zoo in Malaysia.[2][3][4]
It is one of the major zoological parks in Malaysia. It covers 34 acres (14 ha) and exhibits 1300 animals representing 180 species of amphibians, mammals, and reptiles.[5] It also has a night safari.[6] As the only zoo in North Malaysia, it tends to receive a large amount of visitors. It houses the largest number of stump-tailed macaques in Malaysia, which is thirteen, compared to six at the National Zoo of Malaysia (Zoo Negara) and five at the Malacca Zoo.[7]
References
- ^ "SEAZA Membership List". seaza.org. SEAZA. Retrieved 5 August 2011.
- ^ Consolidate Taiping Zoo with Zoo Negara by MAK YIM SEONG, Kuala Lumpur, The Star, 15 Dec 2004
- ^ Sister Zoo for Taiping Zoo Planned; BERNAMA News Services 27 Oct 2004; Sarawak Tribune, 28 Oct 2004
- ^ The Department of Veterinary Services, Perak, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Haiwan, Perak.
- ^ About the Zoo --About Us
- ^ Night Safari --Night Safari Main
- ^ Stump-Tailed Macaque --The Star
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