A crowd pleaser since its official opening in 1963, the Zoo Negara (Mi Escapade) is a 110-acre compound of 5,446 mammals, birds, reptiles, and the occasional homo sapien. With the Malaysian Zoological Society striving to keep the animals as comfortable and stress-free as possible, the beasts now cosy up in wide enclosures that mimic their natural habitats as you observe their authentic interactions and squabbles. 18 different enclosures touting assorted themes keep the young, young at heart, and young a long time ago entertained throughout the day while educating the general public on the importance of wildlife conservation and research. Complete the experience with a visit to the Multi-animal Show featuring trained sea lions, macaques, and macaws.