Interact, feed and photograph with over 150 species of animals surrounded by beautiful landscapes.
There’s a saying that good things come in small packages. Well, it’s true! That’s why I think that you should try to visit one of these cool little zoos for a dash of fun, at least once. On its own or attached to a park, you will get the chance to learn and interact with animals from all around the world. Not to mention the quality time that you get to spend together as a family there. Isn’t that lovely? Click next to find out where you can go.
Farm In The City
An Eden of nature and animals, trust me, your kids and you will have a blast at Farm In The City. More than just a zoo, this places has a very unique concept to promote the diversity of Malaysia culture and racial population. Designed with a resemblance of a typical Malaysia village setting. Here, visitors get to feed, play around and learn of natural plants and wildlife in Malaysia.
Been there once, I was screaming the whole time. Thank god my niece Lulu was the brave one and enjoyed the whole day. Don’t get me wrong though. FITC is an amazing mini zoo. But for me on the other hand, I am literally scared of everything. Some of the animals are free to wander around. Seriously there are so many things that you can do here.
Activity in the farm:
- Feed and interact with Giant Tortoise species (the only thing that I wasn’t scared of, they just stay where they are lol)
- Interact with more than 100 species of tame and exotic animals. Including 400 individuals birds from all around the world, and Malaysia. WOW!
- Summon thousands of Koi fish just by ringing a bell. You get to feed them too!
- Play traditional games of Malaysia. FUN!
Address: Lot 40187-40188, Jalan Prima Tropika Barat, Bandar Putra Permai, Seri Kembangan, 43300 Selangor Darul Ehsan
Contact: 03 8941 2099
Operating hours:
Weekdays: 10.00am – 6.00pm
Weekends: 9.30am – 6.00pm
*closed on Tuesday, excluding Public holiday and school holiday
Sunway Lagoon Wildlife Park
Every Malaysian knows Sunway Lagoon Theme Park is one of the best in Malaysia. It’s not just about the amazing rides though! You can get up close and personal with over 150 species of animals from around the would at Sunway Lagoon Wildlife Park too.
Be amazed by the latest addition of the wildlife park, the majestic icy blue-eyed beauties ‘White Tigers, Samson and Asha. So beautiful okay!
Activities:
- Entertainment by talented animal stars in the Wildlife Theatre.
- Feed cute and tame animals in the Pet Village.
- Interact with over 150 species of animals such as the majestic white lions (Zola and Zuri), pygmy marmosets, otters, sun bears, panthers, cottontop tamarin and more. Yeay!
- Learn about animals through the unique Wildlife Encounters.
- Explore unique habitats and interesting attractions available here such as the new snake area, New World Monkey, Jungle Trail, Tree Top Terrace, Bird Savannah, White Lion Kingdom, Tiger Land, Rimba and Village. So many interesting place ey!
Address: No 3, Jalan PJS 11/11, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor
Contact: 03 5639 0000
Operating hours:
Daily: 10.00am – 6.00pm
Aviary ‘N’ Bunny Park
Aviary ‘N’ Bunny Park is a free and easy mini zoo is worth to visit. The place may not be as big as the rest, there are enough of tame animals that you get to feed, caress and interact with.
Activity available:
- Feed animals like lambs, tortoises, ducks, swans and many more.
- Have great photography moments with the beautiful animals.
Address: Taman Haiwan, Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam, Shah Alam, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor
Contact: 014 718 3747
Operating hours: 8.00am – 5.00pm
G2G Animal Garden
Plan your visit to G2G Animal Garden to have the experience to feed, touch, and play with more than 60 species of exotic animals here. Situated inside of Taman Ekspo Pertanian Malaysia (MAEPS), both adults and children will have a blast here.
Activity available:
- Have the chance to interact with exotic animals such as Bearded dragon, Racoon, British Shorthair cat, and many more.
- Children can enjoy the pony ride available in the zoo.
- Get up close and personal with cute cats at the Cat house.
- Be entertained by the playful, funny, and happy characteristics of goats at the Animal Therapy house.
- Take great pictures and feed the birds at the Bird Aviary. Your kids will enjoy this the most 🙂
- Make your way to the Rabbit Garden for fun day activity with the cute rabbits.
- At the Reptile house, kids are safe to play with the animals such as snake, frog, iguana, and many more.
- Touch, play, and feed beautiful pigeons at the Pigeon house.
- Get the little experience of a fisherman at the Fishing Boat to catch guppy fishes using a mesh strainer.
- If you miss the kampung life, make your way to the Kampong Pets area to experience the kampung life with animals.
Address: Jalan MAEPS 4/1, Fasa 3 Presint 9, 43400 Serdang, Selangor
Contact: 019 925 6852
Operating hours: 10.00am – 6.00pm
*closed on Tuesday
Kuan Wellness Eco Park
The owners of Kuan Wellness Eco Park are actually bird’s new producers. Due to that, they have opened up a little firm to educate people about bird’s nest production, a small zoo, and a few bird’s nest and other health foods’ shops. Located near Pantai Batu Laut, it is a pleasant place to bring family closer for some quality time.
You’ll be impressed with the bird available there such as mandarin ducks, black shoulder peacocks, giant zebra finch, Senegal parrots and so much more. The aquarium tanks contain some of the beautiful fishes golden koi and butterfly koi, amongst others.
Activities:
- Visitors can enjoy interacting and feeding various birds, animals, reptiles, and fishes.
- Get up close and personal with cute rabbits running around at the rabbit section.
- Tour around the place to see cute furry critters such as porcupines, prairie dogs, and Javan deer.
Address: Lot 408, Jalan Tanjung Layang, Kg Tanjung Layang, Mukim Batu, 42800 Tanjung Sepat, Selangor
Contact: 03 3148 1126
Operating hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm
*Opens on Saturday and Sunday only
