Taiping: The Taiping Zoo and 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 stated that this adjustment marks the first review since 2013 and considers the rise in current operating costs, including animal habitat maintenance, veterinary welfare and care, maintenance of public facilities, safety, and continuous infrastructure improvements.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the new ticket prices 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). For the Night Safari, the ticket prices will be RM30 for adults (currently RM20), RM15 for children (currently RM10), and will 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 emphasized that all ticket prices would include the tram service.
He added that as part of their 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, featuring a walkway spanning 2.5 kilometres.
Additionally, Mohamed Akmal highlighted that ZTNS remains one of the largest zoos in Malaysia offering the lowest and most affordable ticket prices to everyone. He reiterated the zoo's commitment to strengthening conservation, education, and wildlife care efforts, as well as preserving its historical value for the benefit of current and future generations.