Johor Zoo Is Reopening On 31 August With Free Entry For Children For A Month!
There's also a 50% discount for adult tickets.
By May Vin Ang — 20 Aug 2024, 03:19 PM
After three years of closure for major renovations, Malaysia's oldest zoo, the Johor Zoo, will officially reopen this National Day, 31 August!
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi made the long-awaited announcement following his recent visit to the zoo.
"The zoo's revitalisation brings with it a fresh experience, complete with upgraded facilities and a new pricing structure," he said, expressing hope that the zoo's rich history and new features will entice locals and foreigners to visit.
The reopening will be officiated by Johor Regent Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim on 28 August, three days prior to its public opening.
Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi (second from right) visited the newly renovated zoo last Friday, 16 August.
Image via Onn Hafiz Ghazi (Facebook)Opened in 1928 by the late Sultan Sir Ibrahim Sultan Abu Bakar, the Johor Zoo was originally known as 'Kebun Bintang'
It was the Johor royalty's personal collection of animals before being handed over to the local state government in 1962 and opened to the public.
The renovation marks the zoo's first major upgrade and includes a new entrance and ticketing area, fresh landscaping, upgraded walkways throughout the zoo, a new souvenir centre, a kids' playground, and a larger parking area.
Here's how the 96-year-old zoo looks like now:
The zoo also now houses more than 275 animals, including tigers, elephants, camels, monkeys, tapir, birds, and a large reptile exhibit
To celebrate its reopening, the Johor Zoo will be offering a special discount for one month
It is offering a 50% discount for all Malaysian adults and free entry for all Malaysian children, senior citizens, and people with disabilities (OKU) from 31 August to 30 September.
After the promotion, the usual Johor Zoo ticket prices will be:
- RM10 for Malaysian adults
- RM5 for children (ages 5 and up) and senior citizens (ages 60 and up)
- RM30 for foreigners
- Free for children (ages 5 and below) and OKU card holders
