Zoo Taiping

Infobox zoo
zoo_name = Taiping Zoo
Zoo Taiping ms icon

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location = Taiping, Perak, Malaysia
area = 34 acres
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num_animals = 1300
num_species = 180
members = SEAZA
website = http://www.zootaiping.gov.my/

Zoo Taiping (Malay for "Taiping Zoo") is a major zoological park located at Bukit Larut, Taiping, Perak. Established in 1961, Taiping Zoo is the oldest Zoo in Malaysia. [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 Oct 27 2004; Sarawak Tribune, 28 Oct 2004] [The Department of Veterinary Services, Perak, Jabatan Perkhidmatan Haiwan, Perak.]

It is one of the major zoological parks in Malaysia. It has 34 acres of space and exhibits various animals such as amphibianss, mammals and reptiles to sum up a total of 1300 animals of 180 species [About the Zoo -- [http://www.zootaiping.gov.my/frame-aboutus.html About Us] ] . It also has a night safari. [Night Safari -- [http://www.zootaiping.gov.my/nitesafari/main.htm Night Safari Main] ] As it is the only zoo in North Malaysia, it tends to receives a large amount of visitors. It houses the largest number of Stump-tailed Macaques in Malaysia, which is thirteen, compared to Zoo Negara's six and Malacca Zoo's five [Stump-Tailed Macaque -- [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/3/18/nation/17180274&sec=nation The Star] ]

References

External Links

* [http://www.zootaiping.gov.my/ Official Website]
* [http://www.zootaiping.gov.my/frame-aboutus.html About Taiping Zoo]