subject: Spellbinding National Zoo [print this page] Kuala Lumpur, capital and largest city in Malaysia, is the economic and cultural focal point of the country. In recent years Kuala Lumpur has hosted many international events, including political, cultural and sporting highlights. Kuala Lumpur is a major tourist destination, with many historical and cultural highlights including the Independence Square, the Kuala Lumpur Tower, the National Palace and the National Museum. Kuala Lumpur is renowned for its shopping opportunities with 66 malls and numerous small scale establishments.
Kuala Lumpur had modest origins as a small mining town which developed into a trading post. Mining revenues enabled the town to expand, and in 1896 Kuala Lumpur was selected as the capital of the recently formed Federated Malay States. A variety of different communities settled in Kuala Lumpur, including the Chinese, Malays, Indian Chettiars and Muslims. Kuala Lumpur was occupied by the Japanese during World War II, and later the Federation of Malaya gained independence from British rule in 1957.
The National Zoo in the vicinity of Kuala Lumpur is a major attraction for both visitors and locals. Over the years the National Zoo has transformed itself into a modern zoo and can be considered to be one of the best in the region. The zoo boasts an immense variety of creatures of every description.
The zoos Reptile Park contains a diverse assortment of reptiles including saltwater crocodiles (the largest in the world), dwarf crocodiles, terrapins, tortoises and an extensive collection of snakes including reticulated pythons, the longest pythons in the world.
The Ape Centre features orangutans and chimpanzees, while there is a separate exhibit devoted to other ape species and monkeys including siamangs, gibbons and macaques.
The zoo houses three Malaysian elephants which have felt at home here since they were mere calves, and are therefore completely tame. The zoos Cat Walk features magnificent lions and tigers, a fascinating sight particularly at feeding time. The Mammal Kingdom contains an assortment of wild dogs and jungle cats, along with other creatures such as raccoons, capybaras and otters.
Other highlights include the Nile Hippopotamus, the Lake Birds and Bird Aviary, the Bear Complex and the Nocturnal exhibits among many others. Not to be missed is the Freshwater Aquaria which displays a large variety of marine life including rare and endangered species.
If you desire a comfortable Kuala Lumpur hotel, there is no better choice than the Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur. This five-star luxury hotel offers premier restaurants and bars, a spa with a well equipped fitness centre, business centre, an outdoor swimming pool and many other amenities. It is centrally located on Bintang Walk, a prime business, entertainment and shopping area.
by: Pushpitha Wijesinghe
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