Taiping_Zoo

Zoo Taiping

Zoo Taiping

Zoo in Larut, Matang and Selama, Perak, Malaysia

The Zoo Taiping (English: 'Taiping Zoo') is a zoological park located at Bukit Larut, Taiping, Perak, Malaysia. Established in 1961, is the only zoo in northern Malaysia.[2][3][4]

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It is one of the major zoological parks in Malaysia. It covers 36 acres (15 ha) and exhibits 1300 animals representing 180 species of fishes, birds, mammals, and reptiles.[5] The zoo .[6] In 2003, the zoo established a night safari, opening again at nighttime hours.

Animals

The zoo has a collection of 1500 animals from 140 species. It also houses the largest number of stump-tailed macaques in Malaysia, which is thirteen, compared to six at Zoo Negara and five at Malacca Zoo.[7]

Some of the animals in the zoo include:[8]

Mammals
Birds
Reptiles
Fish

References

  1. [1]
    "SEAZA Membership List". seaza.org. SEAZA. Retrieved 5 August 2011.
  2. [2]
    Seong, Mak Yim (15 December 2004). "Consolidate Taiping Zoo with Zoo Negara". The Star: Kuala Lumpur.
  3. [3]
    "Sister Zoo for Taiping Zoo Planned". (27 October 2004). Sarawak Tribune. Bernama News Services.
  4. [4]
    The Department of Veterinary Services, Perak, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Haiwan, Perak.
  5. [5]
    About the Zoo --About Us
  6. [6]
    Night Safari --Night Safari Main
  7. [7]
    Stump-Tailed Macaque --The Star
  8. [8]
    "Zoo Taiping".
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