It has been a very long time since I last step into this place. About more than 20 years ago to be exact ! They have many entrances now i.e one from the Main Gate and another one from the side. There are also ample public transportation to the place cause it's just about 20 - 30 minutes from KL (depending on the traffic).
You can also organise corporate events and birthday parties in the Zoo. Apparently you can also do night camping and fishing inside 😯 As you enter from the Main Gate the first thing you will see are abundant of Milky Storks (Mycteria cineria) and Painted Storks (Mycteria cineria) ! The first mammal you will see is a Giraffe (very long time ago I remember there were two). There are actually hundred of animals, birds and reptiles in this Zoo. These are just a few of them shown here.
Milky Stork
(Mycteria cineria)
Threskiornis melanocephalus
I wonder whether those seen outside from the Zoo were actual wild ones or free flying ones from here.
Eudocimus ruber
This Ibis is from the Americas.
Polyplectron malacense
I believe not many people can see this Pheasant in the wild.
Malayan Peacock Pheasant
Polyplectron malacense
This male is competing with the nearby Great Argus (Argusianus argus) or locally named as Kuang Raya on who has the loudest call.
I believe this 'Pak Belang' (Panthera tigris tigris) is thinking that I am a sausage in its mind.
Two male bulls locking horns
Seladang / Gaur
Bos gaurus
Male
Seladang / Gaur
Bos gaurus
Female
White Rhino
Ceratotherium simum
Apparently there two ssp i.e the Northern one and the Southern ones. I think this could be the Southern one which has more population.
African Striped Deer
Apparently there are a few subspecies and they are determine by the number of stripes in their body. This one has 13 stripes.
Here is one of my favourite mammals.
Capybara
Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris
'Oyen' was also seen below them and the Zoo has actually a signage for 'Oyen'. Somehow I missed seeing Cheetah and Hyena. Where are they I wonder? 😢
I love to see those local mammals which you would hardly able to see them in the wild. One of them is this Mouse Deer.
Greater Mouse Deer
Tragulus napu
Greater Mouse Deer
Tragulus napu
It would move cautiously around its enclosure and sniffing away at every corner.
Black Panther
Panthera pardus
A mean looking fella. Sure die first before it even bites you.
This should be one of the most popular mammal here. Fruit tasting by "King Julien".
Ring-tailed Lemur
Lemur catta
"Hmm, What is this la? I wonder how it would taste like"
Ring-tailed Lemur
Lemur catta
"Lets try it anyway"
Ring-tailed Lemur
Lemur catta
Don't know what to say about this expression 😀
Lastly this is actually my main reason for visiting the National Zoo.
Panda Bear
Ailuropoda melanoleuca
They are here as a result of an intergovernmental arrangement called "Panda Diplomacy' ! I wonder what we gave them in return - free Nasi Lemak with lots of sambal?
Panda Bear
Ailuropoda melanoleuca
This is a male called Chen Xing.
This one is his partner named Siao Yue !
Panda Bear
Ailuropoda melanoleuca
Look at how she sleeps - almost like some human being. 'Kiao Kar' some more 😆
Panda Bear
Ailuropoda melanoleuca
Apparently the rubber duck is his favourite toy.
Panda Bear
Ailuropoda melanoleuca
Munching away on his favourite bamboo shoots. Apparently the bamboo are cultivated all the way from N9 and brought over to the Zoo. Not all local bamboo plants available here are suitable for them.
Panda Bear
Ailuropoda melanoleuca
Mr Po chilling and snacking away! I also saw a few Chinese tourists from Shenzhen enjoying the sight of this magnificent Panda.
ENJOY THE TRIP
