Zoo Taiping & Night Safari

“To reach the zoo, which is located about 1km from the town centre, you get to travel through the beautifully scenic Lake Gardens, surrounded by mist-covered mountains. It was such a refreshing and peaceful way to start the day. The staff at the ticket counter were very friendly, and the entrance fee was only RM16. I visited during the daytime, but it’s good to know that there is also a night safari option available. Once inside, I was informed that there is a free tram service available for visitors. However, I decided to explore the zoo on foot. It was definitely tiring, but the views along the way were absolutely beautiful, making the walk very enjoyable and worth the effort. Walking around allowed me to take my time and truly appreciate the zoo. I managed to see a wide variety of animals, and the zoo itself is beautifully landscaped. I was happy to see that the animal enclosures were well designed to resemble their natural habitats, which shows that the zoo takes animal welfare seriously. Zoo Taiping offers an impressive range of animals from native Malaysian species to well-known African wildlife, as well as popular favourites like chimpanzees, orangutans, tigers, and elephants. Overall, I had a great time here, and despite the walking and tired feet, the experience was very satisfying. Considering the beautiful location and affordable price, there’s really nothing not to love about Zoo Taiping.. 🐘☘️🐅🫶🏻”

“To reach the zoo, about 1km from the town centre, you travel via the stunningly beautiful Lake Gardens—surrounded by mist covered mountains. What a great start to the day! The lady at the ticket counter was really friendly. It cost only RM16 (£2.93). Note, I went during the day; there's also a night safari. Upon entering I was told I can take a free tram ride which travels round the zoo. As it was raining and my feet hurt I chose this option. Just wish to say, the guys working the trams were really friendly and nice to me! As it wasn't busy I had to wait about 20 mins for the tram. It was worth the wait as the tram ride was very comfortable, the driver gave good commentary and it saved a lot of walking. I saw a lot of animals. The zoo is beautifully landscaped and I was relieved the animal habitats were well constructed to imitate their natural homes. The zoo seems to take animal welfare seriously. There's a really good range of animals here: from Malaysian natives to Africa's famous fauna, to the usual favourites, like chimps, orangutans, tigers to elephants. I had a great time here and considering the location and price what's not to love.”

“The zoo is beautiful and incredibly spacious, set on a massive 36-acre site with a natural lake and streams running through it. Instead of feeling like concrete enclosures, the animal exhibits are designed to mimic their natural habitats, nestled within lush rainforests and greenery. It feels more like a walk through a beautiful nature park where you just happen to encounter amazing wildlife. We saw a various array of animals, from the majestic Malayan tigers and powerful African lions to graceful giraffes and playful orangutans. The "Elephants of the Perak River" exhibit was a particular highlight! The sheer variety of both local and international wildlife is impressive. But the absolute must-do is the Night Safari! It was a magical experience to see nocturnal animals like hyenas and owls become so active under the special "moonlight" lighting. The sounds of the jungle at night were unforgettable. A word of advice: the place is big, so make use of the free tram service or rent a buggy. We spent a full day here and loved every minute. Highly recommended for families, couples, and anyone who appreciates nature and wildlife in a beautiful, well-maintained setting!”

“While the natural rainforest setting is nice, the zoo itself felt underwhelming. The collection of animals is quite small, and many enclosures seemed empty or under-maintained. If you’ve been to larger zoos, this will feel more like a small park. It's affordable, but you get what you pay for in terms of variety. Good for a 1-hour visit, but don't expect a full-day adventure”