Hotels near Taiping Zoo

Located at Bukit Larut, Taiping, Perak, it is an oldest zoological park in Malaysia. Nestled in a lovely natural setting in Taiping Lake Gardens close to the foot of Bukit Larut (Maxwell Hill), Zoo Taiping offers beautiful natural surrounding with streams, lakes and abundance of flora that gives the zoo a one of a kind advantage of being able to use nature to its best. Here, Visitors are given the opportunity to see animals in their natural grandeur and at the same time unwind and enjoy themselves.Being home to more than 140 species of animals totalling, 1,200 individuals. These include Tigers, Lions, Elephants, Hippopotamus, Giraffes, Hornbills, Orang Utans and others. Apart from being a home, this place also makes a number of attempts to breed these animals and it have been very successful. It also offers many educational activities such as feeding the animals, demonstration, cage cleaning, all included into a few packages that be chosen from. Hence, a rare opportunity is created for people to study about wildlife and get to appreciate nature, especially for the young generation.

During the night, the magnificence and splendour of nature is enhanced when bathed in lighting comparable to the moonlight. Apart from witnessing the animals which are active at night, visitors will be able to experience the environment similar to wildlife habitats where the sounds made by numerous creatures can be heard. Being the first of its kind in Malaysia, Zoo Taiping Nigh Safari will never fail to give you an awesome experience and is truly a place to be visited once you are in Perak, Malaysia. The zoo opens everyday of the year including Public Holidays (8.00 to 11.00 pm) and Saturday night and eve of public holidays (8.00 pm to 12.00 am).

Tourist Attractions

Taiping Lake Garden

Located near Bukit Larut, the lake garden lives up to its reputation of being the oldest & most beautiful lake garden in Malaysia. A perfect place for scenic shots from all angles, it is also for picnic and camping enthusiasts. Taiping Lake Gardens is the first public garden established during the British rule in Malaysia.

Perak Museum

A public museum located at the junction of Jalan Muzium and Jalan Taming Sari in Taiping, this building is of British Colonial architecture. Founded in 1883, The Perak Museum is the first and oldest museum in Malaysia. With the entrance fee of only RM2, visitors got to see beautiful and unique 3D murals, animal skeletons, handiworks, handicrafts and weavings as well as antique cars, horse carriage and statues of British officers.

Spritzer Eco Park

Situated at Jalan Air Kuning in Taiping, there are a mini golf course as well as an 18 hole putting range here. This place is suitable recreation and is a good place to learn about the importance of water. With picturesque view, this park is also an ideal vanue for wedding photoshoot.

Hotels

Hotel Taiping Perdana

Located only 20 minute drive from Zoo Taiping. Hotel Taiping Perdana features an indoor pool, a 24-hour front desk and free parking on site. Complimentary Wi-Fi access is provided in the public areas. Equipped with carpet floors, air-conditioned rooms include a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee-making amenities and ironing facilities. The private bathrooms have a shower and free toiletries. Known as of the best accommodation in Taiping, the friendly staff here are able to speak fluent Malay and English and are ready to assist with just anything!

Baverly Hotel Taiping

Being one of our top picks in Taiping, this stunning property is housed in a modern building, featured with well-appointed guestrooms cooled with air conditioning and equipped with free Wi-Fi access. Apart from excellent facilities, Baverly Hotel Taiping also is known for its Malay-style meals at their on-site food-court.