Malacca Zoo - The second largest zoo in Malaysia

Zoo Melaka with an area of 54 acres (21.2 ha) is situated in Ayer Keroh, which is a well-known tourism destination in Melaka. The zoo was established in 1963 and originally under the Melaka State Government but its management was taken over by The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP/PERHILITAN) in 1979 and was officially opened to public by the then Prime Minister, Dato Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad on 13th August 1987. The zoo which is also a member of the South-East Asian Zoological Park Association (SEAZA). consist of 4 division that is administration, veterinary, curator and zoo development division.

Zoo Melaka has progressed rapidly to be the second biggest zoo in the country. Located approximately 13 km from the city center of Melaka, it was the first zoo in the region to exhibit the endangered Sumatran rhinoceros and Gaur. At present, there are a total of over 1200 specimen made up of 200 species of birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians in the zoo.

The major attractions of Zoo Melaka are the Malayan Gaur, Serow and the Malayan Tiger. In line with the current zoo development Zoo Melaka adopted an open concept and maintains the natural green environment. Zoo’s Melaka role is as a centre for wildlife research, conservation breeding, zoo education center and a popular tourist destination. In order to achieve its goal, the four major functions Zoo Melaka are as follows:

Captive Breeding

Zoo Melaka functions as the major ex-situ breeding center for the DWNP. In this programme, breeding stock, especially the local threatened species are sourced for breeding in the zoo. Species successfully bred includes tiger, panther, tapir, serow, barking deer, sambar deer and many others.

Research

Research works carried out emphasized on medical research/treatment and behavioural studies. Zoo Melaka also provides support for researchers from DWNP and other institutions of higher learning. 

Recreation

Zoo Melaka provides affordable recreation opportunities. Promotions were carried out to attract more visitors and hence generating more revenue to the government and contributing toward the development of national tourism industry.

Education

The programme is designed to create awareness to the general public on wildlife and its conservation. Among the activities are lectures, video shows, publication of printed material and signage posted at all exhibits in the zoo.

Activities
Multi-animal show
Photography session with Orang Utan, birds and snake after show
Elephant Show
Photography session with elephant after show
Elephant feeding
Elephant and Horse rides
Every weekend, public holiday and school holiday
Tram Service

Visiting Hour

Day Zoo
Time : 9.00 am - 6.00 pm
Day : Monday - Friday

Night Zoo
Time : 8.00 pm - 10.00 pm
Day : Saturday, Sunday, School Holiday and Public Holiday

Entrance Fee :

Day Zoo

Adult (13 years and above)
Normal price - RM 7.00
Package price - RM 5.00

Children (5-12 years old)
Normal price - RM 4.00
Package price - RM 2.00

Student with uniform
Normal price - RM 2.00
Package price - RM 2.00

Video Camera
Normal price - RM 10.00
Package price - RM 10.00

Night Zoo

Adult (13 years old and above)
Normal price - RM 10.00
Package price - RM 8.00

Children (5-12 years old)
Normal price - RM 5.00
Package price - RM 4.00

Note : Camera, video camera and torchlight are not allowed for the Night Zoo.

Sponsor

The Zoo Melaka Adoption Scheme provides opportunity for individuals, private companies and corporate bodies to sponsor wildlife species in the zoo. The sponsorship will help support the cost of maintaining the animals. All sponsorship will be deposited into the Zoo Melaka Trust Fund which is managed by the zoo. Proceed from this trust fund will be used to pay for additional food for the animals, medicine, enclosure improvement and modification.

Privilege Afforded To Sponsors:
i.	Free admission and the number of tickets depend on the amount of sponsorship.
ii.	Signboard of sponsorship will be erected at the animal enclosure for sponsors above RM 1,000.00. The sponsors will be allowed to include their logo on the signboard.
iii.	Sponsors will be allowed to conduct separate promotional programmes, which benefits both parties.
iv.	Sponsors will be allowed to organize their own activities such as Family Day in specific areas in the zoo.
v.	Sponsors will enjoy free publicity apart from the cheque presentation ceremony. These include World Children Day, press releases on new animals born in the zoo and other occasions, which the zoo organizes.
vi.	A certificate of appreciation will be presented to sponsors contributing more than RM 1,000.00
vii.	The Director of company sponsoring the animal adoption scheme will be invited to present the sponsorship cheque to the Chief Minister of Melaka in a special ceremony.
viii.	All sponsorship to the Zoo's Adoption scheme will be tax exempted under Section 44(6) Akta Cukai Pendapatan 1967.
ix.	Sponsors pledging more than RM 10,000 will be allowed to erect their own signboards.

For more information, please contact:

Director

Zoo Melaka
Hang Tuah Jaya, 75450 Ayer Keroh, Melaka.
Tel: 606-232 4054
Fax: 606-232 5859 
E-mail: zoomelaka@wildlife.gov.my