Type Zoo Floor area 12.5 ha (31 acres) Phone +60 7-223 0404 | Opening 1928 Opened 1928 | |
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Location Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Address Jalan Gertak Merah, Taman Istana, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia Hours Open today · 8:30AM–5PMMonday8:30AM–5PMTuesday8:30AM–5PMWednesday8:30AM–5PMThursday8:30AM–5PMFriday8:30AM–5PMSaturday8:30AM–5PMSunday8:30AM–5PM Similar Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque, Istana Besar, Arulmigu Sri Rajakalia, Taman Merdeka, Angry Birds Activity Park | ||
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The Johor Zoo (Malay: Zoo Johor) is a zoo in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
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johor zoo
History
The zoo was opened in 1928 by Sultan Ibrahim as Animal Garden. In the 1960s, the zoo was handed over to Johor State Government and opened to the public in 1962. In 2016, the state government approved the relocation of the zoo from Johor Bahru to 20.23 hectares (50.0 acres) of land in Iskandar Puteri with a budget of MYR53 million.
Architecture
The zoo spreads around an area of 12.5 ha (31 acres) and is also equipped with facilities such as playground, food stalls, recreation square, toilets etc.
Animals
There are more than 100 animal species in the zoo, ranging from gorillas, elephants, flamingos, horses, lions etc.
Activities
The zoo offers various activities, such as paddling, horse riding etc.
Opening time
The zoo is opened everyday from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.