ANIMALS are now part of the Menara Kuala Lumpur family as the fourth tallest tower in the world now boasts a mini zoo featuring hundreds of exotic animals on its grounds.
The spot, named the KL Tower Animal Zone, houses birds, snakes, python, deer, rabbits, monkeys, ducks, iguanas and even spiders.
“We don’t do business the common way. We often seek fresh ideas to give our visitors an experience they will never forget,” Menara Kuala Lumpur CEO Datuk Zulkifli Mohamad said during the soft launch recently.
Zulkifli said as the tower was surrounded by forest in the heart of the city, preserving the area was important as animals like monkeys were still being spotted.
“Over the next five to 10 years, we will be looking at different ways to brand ourselves by working with professionals to spread the knowledge of culture, adventure and nature to our visitors,” Zulkifli said.
Menara Kuala Lumpur’s other ongoing attractions include Sky Diving, Guided Nature Walks, a Flying Fox by New Zealander A.J Hackett as well as the yearly KL Tower International Base Jumping event.
Zulkifli, who is a big fan of bungy jumping, said for 2009, Menara Kuala Lumpur is hoping to bring sky diving to local and foreign daredevils.
“I have done sky diving in Macau and Auckland, New Zealand. I feel the sport is safe and I am sure many would want to experience it here too,” said Zulkifli.
The KL Tower Animal Zone is introduced with the cooperation of the Wildlife and National Parks Department. Admission is priced at RM10 (Adults) and RM8 (Children).
A 20% discount is available for MyKad holders. Opening hours are from 9am to 10pm daily.
