Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) through its agency Tourism Malaysia has launched its Cuti-Cuti Malaysia “Santai di Zoo” campaign to entice Malaysians to visit local zoos.
This campaign is a collaboration with Zoo Negara, Zoo Melaka dan Zoo Taiping & Night Safari, and offers attractive discounts for entrance fees for visitors.
Starting from 1 January 2021 until 31 March 2021, the campaign is one of the government’s initiatives to revitalise the country's economy through the involvement of tourism industry players.
1. Zoo Negara - #Chill @ Zoo Negara
Zoo Negara is offering a 40% discount off of its entrance fees for both adults and children.
Over 16,000 tickets are offered starting January 1, 2021, through online purchase via the e-commerce platform Shopee. Among other programmes offered by Zoo Negara includes the Zoo Walk 2021, KeeperKu; a volunteer program, Cikgu Kancil package for school tours which includes 13 educational programs, Zoo Camp; a leisure night-in at the zoo, Zoo Hunt, Earth Day, Orangutan Awareness Day, World Children's Day Carnival, fishing activities, family day packages, birthday packages and many more.
If you want to know more, you can visit www.zoonegaramalaysia.my or its official social media platforms!
2. Zoo Melaka – Jom-Jom Zoo Melaka
Guys, if you’re in Melaka, Zoo Melaka is offering a 30% discount on its entrance fees for both adults and children!
The offer stands for over 20,000 visitors starting January 1, 2021, through online purchase via its website www.zoomelaka.gov.my.
Some of the new attractions at Zoo Melaka include the Dinosaur Encounter & Animal Interaction (so cool!) and the Flying Monkey, which is the first zipline in a zoo!
Zoo Melaka also offers various educational programmes such as Zoolunteer, Zoo Troopers, and Zoomanji.
3. Zoo Taiping & Night Safari – Night Safari, Taiping Weekday Special
Over 30,000 Night Safari, Taiping visitors will enjoy a 30% discount on its entrance fee for both adults & children starting January 1, 2021.
Purchases can be made through the ticket counter at Zoo Taiping & Night Safari (ZTNS) and are valid for use on weekdays only.
Visitors also have the opportunity to purchase other packages offered such as Edu-Fun & Learn 1 Package and Special Zoo Ranger Tours, a special community service package. Among the ‘newcomers’ that can be seen at Zoo Taiping include green peafowl, nyala, pink-necked green pigeon, common emerald dove, Egyptian goose, and many more.
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ZTNS will also be showcasing animals such as the hyena, eland, impala, and yellow-headed water monitor lizard.
So you need to hurry as this special offer is subject to a first-come-first-serve basis.
Visiting a zoo is the perfect way to spend a day together as a family, and you can even go with your friends, too!
But remember to stay safe. Always follow the SOPs, wear a face mask, and maintain physical distancing!
By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat
