New Admission Price For Taiping Zoo & Night Safari From March 15

IPOH, March 1 (Bernama) -- The Taiping Zoo & Night Safari (ZTNS) will implement new admission ticket price adjustments, effective March 15, to ensure the sustainability of the zoo's operations, strengthen wildlife conservation efforts and improve the quality of facilities and overall visitor experience.

Taiping Municipal Council (MPT) president Mohamed Akmal Dahalan said the adjustments were the first review since 2013 and took into account increases in current operating costs, including animal habitat maintenance, veterinary welfare and care, maintenance of public facilities, safety and continuous improvements to infrastructure.

"In addition, it (the adjustments) also takes into consideration the rising cost of animal food, in line with the increase in current market prices,” he said in a statement today.

The new Taiping Zoo rates for Malaysians will be RM25 for adults aged 13-59 (currently RM16); RM12 for children aged 3-12 (currently RM8); and RM10 for those aged 60 and above (currently RM8).

As for the Night Safari, the ticket prices will be RM30 for adults (currently RM20), RM15 for children (currently RM10), and remain at RM10 for senior citizens.

The current ticket prices for foreigners are similar to those for Malaysians, but the new rates for the Taiping Zoo will be RM40 for adults, RM20 for children and senior citizens, while the Night Safari rates will be RM50 for adults, RM25 for children and RM20 for senior citizens.

Mohamed Akmal said all ticket prices include the tram service.

"As part of our social commitment, free entrance will continue to be extended to holders of valid persons with disabilities (PwD) cards and children aged below three for both Malaysians and foreigners.

"With an annual average of 600,000 visitors, ZTNS houses over 1,300 animals from 120 species in a 36-hectare area, with a walkway spanning 2.5 kilometres,” he said. 

He added that ZTNS remains one of the largest zoos in Malaysia that offers the lowest and most affordable ticket prices to everyone.

"ZTNS also remains committed to strengthening conservation, education and wildlife care efforts as well as preserving its historical value for the benefit of current and future generations,” he added.

-- BERNAMA