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Johor Zoo

Zoo Johor

This is one of the oldest zoos in Malaysia. The zoo was built by Sultan Ibrahim in 1928 and became the private menagerie of the royal family. It was opened to the public in 1962. 5-hectare, run-down zoo that provides a dismal diversion to locals and Western tourists. It only has birds and mammals on display. There is a pond inside the zoo where you can rent boats as well as a children's playground. To get there from the city centre, take any of the very frequent buses (one-way fare RM1) that go to Bukit Indah/Kulai/Selesa Jaya from opposite City Square (starting point) at Jalan Wong Ah Fook or from the bus stop in front of KTM Museum at Jalan Tun Abdul Razak.

Address: Jalan Gertak Merah
Hours: 9AM-6PM
Price: RM2 adults, RM1 3-12 years old children, free 0-3 years old children
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Listing from Wikivoyage: Johor Bahru, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Mahmoodiah Royal Mausoleum
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