Thursday, August 5, 2010

Shows That Recharge Your Brain Juice

In the current age of the information boom, messages come left to right and it is hard to pick out what is useful or important to us from the chaos. In this final segment, I'm going to show you shows that revolutionized the way we see science and learning as a whole while at the same time maintain that entertaining factor. I believe that we never stop learning, instead of watching reality show and dramas all day long, here are some of the show that will make your neurons spark!

Brain Juice Feed One: Man Vs. Wild (Discovery Channel)

It follows the adventures of survival in the wilderness with Bear Grylls, an ex-British Special Air Service (SAS) armed with only a knife and flint to survive the harsh landscapes mother nature can throw at him. Using his survival training in the British SAS, he demonstrates many strategies and essential skills to survive in any given terrain in the world. Every episode will cover different regions of the world from swaps, deserted islands, deserts to dense rain forests. This is my personal favourite if you ask me due to the fact that he teaches the viewer various techniques to cross complicated terrains, ways to start fires and how to create an enclosure for you to sleep only using what is available around you. His fast paced action and jaw-dropping scenes will keep you at the edge of your seat and at the meantime teach you survival techniques should you need to use them one day. I give this a brain juice rating of 5 lemonades out of 5. (5/5)


Brain Juice Feed Two: Mythbusters (Discovery Channel)

As the name tells it, the show follows the shenanigans of two experienced special effects creators, Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman doing what they do best test myths out to find out whether if there is some truth to myths or its just a bunch of hearsay. These two use various scientific ways to replicate myths using physics, chemistry and biology to out these myths to the test. Every episode will host different myths and some myths are even submitted by the audience themselves. Their knack for excessive usage of C4 to blow stuff up at the end of every show keeps you at the edge of your seat. This show is definitely a great addition to the list as no only does it educate you about various things, it even entertains you at the same time. I totally recommend watching this show, it is a very interesting show to watch. I give this a brain juice rating of 5 lemonades out of 5. (5/5)


Brain Juice Feed Three: Mega Movers (History Channel)
 
The show is about a team of re-locators set out to do big moves of large objects such as historical buildings to massive bridges, they do their job moving these oversized items in an amazing way. Through this show you will see many different jobs they move, from old farm houses, massive bridges, radio towers and more. What is amazing about these shows is how they actually do it using precise calculations with the necessary equipment and a whole lot of nerves of steel. This will definitely make your head wonder as to how they could pull of such a move which sometimes seem almost impossible. It also showcase modern marvels of ingenuity and design associated with the process of moving the objects. If you are a big fan of largeness and numbers, this is definitely the show for you. I give this a brain juice of 4 lemonades out of 5. (4/5)


Brain Juice Feed Four: Man Made (National Geographic Channel)

A show about impressive man mades structures, following the chronicles of how its made and how is it being maintained. The thing about these structures are the sheer size of it, from dams to the biggest cruise ships in the world,  there is nothing short of what to expect in this show. It hits you with statistics of the massive use of raw material and the ways that they handle these huge objects, almost like looking at a jigsaw puzzle being constructed, it is definitely one show not to be missed. You have to see it to believe it. I give this a brain juice of 4 lemonades out of 5. (4/5)


Brain Juice Feed Five: Dirty Jobs With Mike Row / Time Warp (Discovery Channel)

I know its unfair to give you two shows on the final feed, but! these two shows are a great watch. Simply to say these shows may not have a lot of value on education, well there are educational facts to some extent, it is really worth while to be entertained by these shows. Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe is an eye opening show to see what kind of dirty jobs that the world has, which not many people would like to do, but someone has to do it. Time Warp on the other hand is an amazing show using high speed cameras to capture every single detail in slow motion. It is really amazing to see it with your own eyes and it is a testament to how far we have gone in the realm of technology. Time Warp uses these slow downed images to study the affects of collision between 2 different objects or even the different types of energy exerted on certain objects. I totally recommend these 2 great shows, I give these brain juice of 4 lemonades out of 5. (4/5)

There you have it, an amazing line up of great educational and entertaining shows to boot! Remember, we never stop learning and who says learning can be so boring? You just need to know the right television channel and you can already learn something new today! I'll see you next time and this wraps up our session of the educational series, write to us if you want to share some of your thoughts at learn_or_die@gmail.com or even leave us a comment at the bottom of the post. Thank you for reading and god bless.

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Zoo! by Jared Lee

Hello there kids! What time is it? It is time to go to the Zoo! The Zoo is a very very exciting and fun place to be. We have all been watching animals on TV but at the Zoo you get to watch and even touch the real life animals.

I am sure all of you have a favourite animal. Whether it's a tiger, lion or a bear they have it all at the Zoo. Ever wondered how tall a giraffe really is? Or how big is an elephant? You can find out by just going to the Zoo.

I was there just last week! And oh boy it was fun! Watching the seals swim about, feeling the trunk of an elephant and see the king of the jungle roar. It was so fun I didn't want to go home but I was forced to, I will definitely pay the Zoo another visit soon.

There were shows by certain animals and you get to watch the Zoo keeper feed the tigers, crocodiles and lions. What's more there are so many types of birds there which you have not heard of before, you get to learn about them while you watch them.

Nothing beats the Zoo, it is the funnest place to be!

(sorry for the half assed or rather quarter assed job. jeng!)

MEMS (Final Piece) by Jared Lee

Hello there music lovers! Welcome back to the final column of MEMS, let's hope it's only the end of this column and not the end of MEMS (Malaysian English Music Scene) itself. With your support it definitely won't end, and I hope that you do.

In this final piece, as I have promised, I shall reveal the reasons why you have not heard of our talented local musicians.

First of all, where do we get our music from? Yes I know, download from the internet and buying them from a music store. But what I really mean is that where do we get to know new music? Our main source? The radio of course! You're in your car, at home or at your office and there's a radio. It is silent. You turn it on and hope that it will please your yearning ears. But does it do it's job well? Not all the time but most of the time due to individual genre preferences. The main point remains. You listen to a song on radio which you have not heard of before and you like it, the DJ tells you the artiste and the song name, after that you either buy it or download it from the net.

This is not the only reason why you have not heard of our local musicians. They don't get enough plays even on our local radio stations, so far you can only hear them on radio on Sunday evenings. And even then they only play 10 different artistes.

Another main reason why they are not known. They don't get enough paid shows to record their songs, and when that happens they can't even think of sending their songs to radio stations hoping we'll listen to it someday.

Here's a fact that not a lot of people know. Bands in Malaysia needs at least RM1000 to record just one song. And seeing that most of us don't support our musicians, organizers who handles events or create them won't hire our local musicians knowing no one is into them thus making them poorer and going into the studio to record their songs will be nothing but a dream.

There are a million more reasons out there but let us all start by supporting our local music scene. They need us and I am sure they will repay the favor by giving us songs that will please us and even the whole world one day. Wouldn't that be awesome? To hear Malaysian made music in another country? To see a Malaysian artiste nominated in the Grammys? It is quite the sight ain't it?

It's been a fun 3 columns, I hope you all had fun reading them too. Well, I have done my part.

Have you done yours?

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Zoo Trip (For Kids)

by Rachelle Gan

It was a bright and sunny day as my friends and I took a trip to Zoo Negara. With over 5,000 animals at the zoo, there was much to see and learn.

The elegant giraffes were the first to greet us as we walked in. The tallest animals in the world munched on leaves and twigs as they walked about gracefully. The giraffes were so tall we had to tilt our heads right up to look up at them.

Next to the giraffes were the elephants. Such gentle creatures they were. The three of them – Siti, Sibol and Triang are pretty old so they walked around tiredly and slowly. We watched in amusement as one of them used its trunk to throw sand on its back to keep cool.

Behind us was a huge lake filled with many types of pretty lake birds, there were painted storks, swans, milky storks, pelicans and many more parading around. It was feeding time so we got to see the birds greedily eat the fresh fish fed to them.

Further on was the Savannah Walk. It had animals from the African continent like zebras, rhinos and buffalos roaming around in an open area. We bought some ice-cream from the ice-cream stand at the end of the Walk to cool down as it was really hot.

Not far from the Savannah Walk were the lions and tigers. The lions looked majestic even as they lazed around grooming themselves under the trees. Whereas, the tiger was more restless as it prowled around its compound.

After this, we went to see the bears. They were friendly and stared curiously at us as we waved to them from a distance. The Malaysian Sun Bear in particular was adorable when it took a stroll around its   compound. 
      
Then it was already late so we had to leave. All in all, the visit to Zoo Negara was fun. There are so many different types of animals there you have to see for yourself, I haven’t even written about half of them. I would definitely go again to see the animals I missed.

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Urban Wilderness - The Zoo by Lizzie Chan

Hey, there kids! Have you packed your backpacks for an adventurous animal quest in a jungle-hiking trip this coming school holidays? No? Okay, maybe a wilderness exploration may sound a little too adventurous for the time being but you can still have the same amount of fun by visiting our National Zoo!

Located in Ampang, this animal retreat may seem small from the outside but Zoo Negara actually houses 5137 animals from a selection of 459 species! As you stepped through the gates, you will be greeted by a graceful towering creature that has the longest neck you'll ever see!

Those spots are pretty, aren't they? Giraffes are one of the tallest animals on earth as male giraffes can grow up to 19 feet tall! Females on the other hand can stand up to 16 feet tall.

With those long-neck mammals aside, you will see another group of gentle giants next to their dens. What kind of animal could that be? Well, let's just say these creatures are very careful around mice.

You've guessed it! Elephants. Did you know that our land's biggest mammals are like children too? They need discipline from other mature elephants in order to be a responsible member of the herd. This obedient elephant here is keeping itself cool by hiding under the shed from the hot weather.

Besides having great creatures like these, you can also find many smaller mammals in the zoo's large compound; like our favourite storybook deer for instance!

Could this be Bambi? Whether it is our little lost deer or not, fawns (baby deers) have no scent. With that, enemies of these cute animals will not be able to detect them, thus keeping them away from harm.

A few sections away from the deers, you will find a mysterious black and white creature that looks like a combination of a pig and a small cow. Don't know which animal I'm talking about? Why, it's the Tapir of course!

The adorable little thing is having its breakfast in its compound.

If you've had enough of tiny little mammals, fret not for the next section will definitely bring out the excitement in you! Here, you will come face-to-face with the king of the jungle.

Lions! Hear them roar! (If they really do, remember to cover your ears because an adult lion's roar is so powerful, it can be heard up to five miles away.) A pair of those ferocious cats are seen lazing around a wooden platform, enjoying the sun.

There are also numerous bears being kept in a few compounds not far off. You can see how teddy's original friends live their furry lives when you visit them at their respective homes!

Did you know that bears are closely related to pandas, raccoons and even dogs?

There are many other animals that you can visit at the zoo besides these. So come on now, what are you waiting for? The urban wilderness must be explored!

A Trip to Zoo Negara by Farah Ashraff


     Last week, my friends and I had an amazing trip to our country’s national zoo, Zoo Negara. We saw many different animals from the majestic lion to the humble giraffe. We also explored many different areas of the zoo, from the Savannah Walk that looked like an actual African plain to the Ape Centre where we got to play with the orang utan through a glass window.

The zoo's one and only majestic lion



Rhino spotted at the Savannah Walk


     We arrived at 11 o’clock in the morning, just in time for the lake bird’s feeding. There were painted storks, ibises, egrets, swans, and pelicans roaming freely and they were hungry birds indeed. We watched as the birds ate their meal of fresh fishes, some of them even fought to get more than their share.

Painted storks during feeding time

     As we walked on, we spotted giraffes and elephants which were big yet gentle animals. They were curious when we approached them mainly because we were one of the earliest visitors of the day! One of our classmates held out a leafy branch which the giraffes reached out to munch happily.

Curious giraffes

     At the Bear Complex, we spotted four different types of bears, the Asiatic Black Bear, Sloth Bear, Malaysian Sun Bear, and the big Brown Bear. Luckily for us, most of them were awake and we had fun watching them move around restlessly. At the Ape Centre, we had the chance to finally see the famous orang utans. As there was only a glass window separating us, an adorable baby ape stared at us curiously while we watch it play.

A big brown bear standing up for the camera


     After three hours of fun, we made our final stop at the Children’s World. There was a petting zoo where we could touch different animals like the donkey, rabbits and ducks. There was also a playground where we spent every last energy we have left wrapping up our wonderful trip at the zoo.

Farah Ashraff.

Discover Zoo Negara

Hi there kids! Do you remember the beautiful Master Tigress from the movie Kung Fu Panda or the cheeky Master Monkey who was a friend to Po, the Giant Panda? Well, these animals don’t actually wear traditional Chinese clothes or bust-out some cool kung fu moves like the ones you see in the movie. So, come by our Zoo Negara and get up and close to these animals, but not too close as they might bite!

 Animal characters from the movie Kung Fu Panda.

            With over 450 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish, Zoo Negara is definitely the place to be for you to see these animals in real life. As you enter, don’t be alarmed when you hear trumpet-like sounds coming to greet you. This welcoming greeting comes from the huge Asian elephant that can weigh up to two tones! If you’re lucky, you might even get a chance to feed these elephants and see how they extend their muscular trunks to reach out to food and water. Amazingly enough, elephants can live as long as an average human being, and sometimes even longer.

 An elephant squirting water out of its trunk.

            You can also spot many brightly coloured giraffes there. These giraffes have long necks that can grow longer than two meters. The necks of giraffes help them to reach for food in the form of leaves, far up on the trees. Don’t be surprised when a giraffe stucks out its long, blue-black tongue at you. Their tongues can reach lengths up to 50 centimeters and is solid enough to withstand sharp thorns from leaves, which giraffes happen to eat in their diet.

 A friendly giraffe being fed by young tourists.

            Watch how the apes swing from tree to tree at Zoo Negara too. The baby Orang Utan is also friendly and likes to stick its lips out, just waiting for a cheeky kiss. Depending on the time and season, Zoo Negara would have regular animal shows where their animals like the sea lion, monkeys, elephants and many more showcase their interesting talents.

Front entrance of Zoo Negara.

            So kids, do drop by Zoo Negara during this school holiday and bring your parents around for a fun-filled family trip in our own national zoo!

By,
 Abdullah Izzudin, 
DMC09.

Zoo Negara Review - Kids Version

Hello! Have you been to the national zoo before? You surely must not miss it because there are so many animals to see and you can pet them in Children's World. Zoo Negara is home to 5137 animals of 459 different species.



Children's World has many cute animals like ducks, fish, fowls, birds as well as rabbits hopping around the place! There is also a miniature horse barn and a fun playground too.


You know that rabbits have long ears but do you know that their long ears are used to detect predators? Rabbits have strong hind legs, five toes on the front paws, four toes for the hind feet and they move around using the tips of their toes.


This is the Multi Animal Show Amphitheater, a place you should be at when you visit the zoo. The show starts at 11am daily. Don't be late!


This is the performance by a talented sea-lion. Look, it's shaking hands with the trainer. Sea-lions walks on four flippers on land. Do you know how much fish they eat every day? 20kg.



You must be wondering where's all the fierce animals. Here you go, the king of the jungle, the lion. When lions hunt, they hunt in group because this will increase their success rate. Lions can live up to 13 years , some up to 20 years.


The Malayan Tiger can only be found in Malayan Pennisula which explains the origins of its name. In the tiger family, this Malayan Tiger is the smallest in size. Tigers are great swimmers. Do you know how tiger mark their territory? They spray their urine to trees and bushes and scratches tree trunks. Tiger's are able to live without food for as long as a week but when they eat, they eat about six kilos of meat a day. Their saliva acts as an antiseptic to heal their wounds.


Camels have humps on their back. The Arabian camels have one hump and Bactrian camel has two humps. the humps are actually a lump of fat. Camels can live up to 50 years. They do not chew the food but instead they swallow it straight. Camels can live without water for months but when they drink, they drink about 200 litres in one day.

For a fun and exciting adventure, bring your parents along and come down to the Zoo Negara!

Zoo, Zoo, Zoo..... It's a place for you to go

Zoo Review (Kids Version)
by Cayman Yong

Children, have you ever been to the zoo before? If you have not, then you should get your daddy and mummy to bring you to Zoo Negara at Ampang. It is a fun place for you to go over the weekend. You will be amazed and jumping with joy to see over 5137 animals from 459 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish.

Giraffe! Giraffe is the tallest of all land-living animal species. It is very tall that you need a ladder to climb up to its’ face for a clear look of it.


Elephant! You do like the elephant, right? The elephant is the largest land mammals now living.


Have you watched Lion and The King? This is the lion! *ROAR* Beware of this animal. Do not go close to it as it is one of dangerous animals.


Black and white! Is it a zebra? Nope, it is a tapir! Tapir is similar in shape to a pig, so it is cute!


Good news for you, children! There is Children’s World for you in the zoo. It is a place where there are many cute animals for you to see and touch such as rabbit and pony. You will love the cute animals very much!


Don’t you love this pony?


Visitor Information of Zoo Negara. Do show it to your daddy and mummy, okay? Make sure they bring you to the zoo for the fun and exciting moment. You will love the zoo very much! And there is cooling and delicious ice-cream for you to enjoy too! *yumm*

Get your daddy and mummy to logon to http://www.zoonegara.org.my/ for more information or contact them at +603-41083422.

Have lots of fun time in the zoo, children! :)



Once upon a zoo...

Once upon a zoo…

I set my alarm at 7 in the morning, but I woke up at 6.30 instead.  I was very excited to go to the Zoo!  Kids, all of you are very lucky today.  Why? I will take you on a tour to one of the finest place in Malaysia, which is Zoo Negara!

I am sure most of you know what zoo is all about.  A place filled with amazing animals, small ones, big ones, cute ones and all!  So kids, here goes my story. 

When I came to the zoo, I was surrounded by animals.  The first animal that I saw was the monkeys!  They were so big and active!  The monkeys were swinging from tree to tree and looked very excited when they saw me!  Monkeys have very long, dark-colored hair.  I took some pictures of the monkeys and one my friends says I look just like them!

Chilling monkeys


After that, I went on a small choo-choo train to see the other animals.  Kids, guess what?  I saw the king of the jungle, the lions!  They looked very fierce and sharp looking!  The lions’ furs were golden and they seem very strong.  Just when I was about to take photos of them, they went ‘ngaaaaauuum’!  I get quite scared but I still think lions are cool.

Fierce looking lion

Then, I decided to jump off the train and get close to the animals.  While enjoying the sight-seeing, I saw the giraffes!  I am sure all of you love them!  Mum must always tell you to drink a lot of milk to be tall like the giraffes, right?  Kids, the giraffes were great!  They looked very humble and charming.  Even though they are extremely tall, they looked down to greet me! I get to touch their fur and it was very soft!

After that, I went to see the penguins.  The penguins were inside the special aquarium.  Why is it has to be special?  As you kids need to know, penguins are the aquatic animals that need to live in a very cold place.  So, the aquarium is made cold especially for the penguins.  They were very cute-looking!  Their furs are black and white in color and their wings become flippers!  At that time, I could hear them making quaky sounds!  Who does not love the penguins?

  Super cute penguin

So kids, I hope you will bring your parents to Zoo Negara soon!  They are a lot more animals you can see there.  You can get you mom and dad to buy you various ice-cream flavors while you visit the animals, alright?  Have fun kids!         

 by Filzah Sobri, DMC10

The Zoo Negara ( Min Kim-DMC08)

Hello children! Do you have plans for the coming weekend? Not to worry because Zoo Negara is waiting for you. Come to Hulu Kelang, Ampang to see different types of animal yourself. There are total of over 5137 animals from 459 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish.

You will be experiencing jungle life in the zoo. It is best to wear a cap or bring an umbrella for this trip. Oh! Do not forget to bring a camera to capture your favourite animal!

The pictures below are taken from the zoo. Which will be your favourite animal?

Sun Bear



This is Sun Bear. Sun Bear is the smallest of the world’s eight bear species. As you can see in the picture, the bear is looking high up to the sky. Do you know sun bear is called basindo nan tenggil in Malay language, which means “he who likes to sit high?” That is cute.

Tapir



Spot the animal with black and white on its body? Tapir can be found in the zoo as you pass by Giraffe section. Tapir eats insects, fruit, berries and leaves.



It was a hot day, but we were lucky to spot Rhinoceros. There were more than five rhinos in there. You should see how Rhino eats grass. Their way of eating is slow and polite. That is good for digestion. Children, are you doing the same as them?



Zoo Negara covers not only Rhinos, Tapirs, Sun Bears. You can see giraffe, snakes, bees, penguins and many more. If you are afraid of certain animal like snakes, there is another place inside for you. In the Children’s world, you can spot rabbits and ponies!

You will definitely enjoy this place. There are ice creams and soft drinks in case you need refreshment.

For more information, please log on to http://www.zoonegara.org.my/index.htm

A Day Out with Your Favourite Animal Friends by Susanna Ng (DMC09)


Ever wished you got to see Pumba, Simba and Nala from the Lion King? Or wished you could meet Mumble and his friends from Happy Feet? At Zoo Negara, you get to meet some really cool friends in their own homes.

            Stepping into our National Zoo, you first get to meet the tall giraffes and the enormous elephants. In a nearby lake, milky storks stand tall and proud; and if you’re lucky, you’ll see them feasting on fishes!
           
            Around the corner, Sang Kancil and his friends are eager to say hi. Bambi and his friends are right next door, showing off their beautiful white spots to those who care enough to drop by and say hello.

            Simba and Nala sit proudly on Pride Rock not too far away. Here, you get to meet the stars of Lion King and their relatives, the leopard and the cheetah.

            In the same area, Pride Land, home of Simba and his friends, come to life. This is where you’ll find water buffalos, rhinoceros and zebras roaming around in a place similar to home.

            But that’s not all!

            Baloo from the Jungle Book, Gloria from Madagascar and the PB&J otter family are all excited to see you too! And although Tarzan is not around to greet you, relatives of the Mangani, the ape family who adopted him is most definitely happy to welcome a visitor.

            A day at the zoo is not complete without yummy ice cream on a cone. And just to remember the wonderful experience, don’t forget to bring home an inflatable giraffe or a toy tiger.

             So what are you waiting for, kids? I know your friends at the zoo can’t wait to see you. Let’s visit them today!

LETS GO TO THE ZOO! by Sharmayne Cheng DMC 11

Dear children, have you been to the zoo? Well if you have not, let me bring you on a small tour here!
It was the perfect sunny day for a trip to the zoo. The moment I walked into the zoo, tall, long necked, brown spotted giraffes greeted me. They were just so relaxed, munching on plants and sweetly posing for our camera.

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Giraffe / Zirafah

Then, as I walked on, I spotted the great and mighty lion. Ngauuuuuum! Can you hear them?? There was a pair of lion and lioness resting on the wooden plateau, basking under the sunlight with their golden fur looking oh-so-fierce! Honestly, I got a little scared looking at them! But fret not, we are separated from them by a large body of water so they will never get near to you.












Lion / Singa

As we walked along the tree laden walkway, we spotted a lumpy looking creature from far, hence we quickly rushed up to find out what it is! The lumpy creature turns out to be a brown camel! There were a few camels inside the fences, but this particular camel just stood out among the rest. He or she clearly looked like it’s enjoying itself!












Camel / Unta-unta

The zoo is a very big place, but don’t worry about getting tired walking. Because luckily, there are tram service provided for you children to hop on and be a lazy bump!













Signboard for tram pick up station.

As we moved into the bear section of the zoo, we saw different varieties of bear. There are Sun Bear, Brown Bear, Sloth Bear, and Asiatic Black Bear. They are located at the coolest part of the zoo because they just cannot stand heat. How precious are they!  












Asiatic Black Bear / Beruang Hitam Asia
 After taking a break and enjoying some cold and delicious ice cream from the ice cream booth, we carried on our animal tour.



















The deer family was having lunch when we visit. You can see how they gather together and have a little feast on grass and shoots. They were really humble and did not fight over food like how some of us do!

 










 Deer / Rusa

Besides these animals, there are also reptiles, fishes, birds, and apes species at the zoo. They are all kept in safe cages and are safe to visit. If you want to find out how they look like, get mommy and daddy to bring you to the zoo soon! Log on to www.zoonegara.com to get more informations! 

Zoo Review (Kids Version)

Hello kids! Fancy spending a day at your local zoo?
At the kingdom of animals, you get to experience and see animals from all over the world!

Giraffes from Kenya, Africa. They are the tallest of all land animals!

Milky Stork at the Tunku Abdul Rahman Lake in Zoo Negara. At the open lake, you also get to see painted storks, ibises, egrets, swans, pelican and other species of birds! Catch their feeding time at 11am and 3pm where there birds will flock they way towards you!

Heard of the Malaysian folk story Sang Kancil? A species of deer, Kancils are herbivores where they feed on plants such as grass and leaves.

The fast and furious Leopard. They can run up to 58km per hour!

You can also get to pet and watch animals up close in the Children's Word! You have baby goats, porcupines, rabbits and more to keep you entertained.

Meet Hobbit and Wizard, ponies from the Children's World! Don't you love them already?


 Catfish at the Freshwater Aquaira! Aren't they HUGE?

Feeling excited? Zoo Negara has multi-animal showtime daily at 11am and 3pm! You get to watch exciting performances by sea lions, take pictures with birds and more!

Refreshments such as ice cream and snacks are available to food kiosk and cafes around Zoo Negara.

The entrance fee for kids below 12 years old with MyKid is RM9 which includes the insect zoo and butterfly park and RM6 for normal entrance to the zoo. Zoo Negara opens at 9am to 5pm daily.

For more information, visit Zoo Negara's official website at www.zoonegara.org.my or contact them at +603-41083422.