8 Petting Zoos and Farms in KL & Selangor For a Fun Family Day Out

This petting zoo has two branches: Kuala Selangor and Shah Alam. Here, you can pet and feed animals under the close supervision of the friendly staff. However, you must pay to feed the animals.

Some animals that you can find here include ostriches, deer, alpacas and camels. There’s also a stall selling simple snacks and beverages for visitors to rest up while filling their tummy.

Address: Shah Alam branch: Taman Botani Negara, Bukit Cahaya Sri Alam, 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor Kuala Selangor branch: Batu 45, Kampung Teluk Penyamun, 45600 Kuala Selangor, Selangor Admission price: Shah Alam branch: RM 18 (Adult), RM12 (Children aged 3-12 years old & elderlies) Kuala Selangor branch: RM 15 (Adult), RM7 (Children aged 3-12 years old & senior citizens) Operation hours: Shah Alam branch: 8.30 am - 4.30 pm (Closed on Monday) Kuala Selangor branch: 10 am - 6 pm (Closed on Tuesdays) Contact: Facebook & Instagram

2. Farm in the City, Seri Kembangan

Located in Seri Kembangan, this award-winning petting zoo boasts more than 150 species of animals. Some of the animals here, like the deer, alpacas, and tortoises, roam freely in their own zone. You can also purchase feed for these animals.

Not only that, this facility also offers a garden with 60 species of tropical fruit trees, plants and vegetables.

Address: Lot 40187-40188, Jalan Prima Tropika Barat 1, Pusat Bandar Putra Permai, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor Admission price: RM 39 (Adults), RM32 (Children aged 3-12 years old & senior citizens) Operation hours: 10 am - 6 pm (Monday - Friday), 9.30 am - 6 pm (Saturday & Sunday), closed on Tuesdays (except on public holidays and school holidays) Contact: Website & Instagram

3. IOI City Farm, Putrajaya

IOI City Farm, located inside the IOI City Mall, Putrajaya, allows you to visit some animals while in the comfort of an air-conditioned mall.

From rare breed cats to marmosets and wallabies, there are plenty of interactive activities here for the whole family. There is also a pond where visitors can try their luck to catch some fish with nets provided. Before you ask, no, you cannot bring the fish back home.

Address: IOI City, AT-6, Level 2 IOI City Mall, Lbh IRC, Ioi Resort, 62502 Sepang, Putrajaya Admission price: Weekday: RM 48 (Adult), RM32 (Children aged 3-12 years old & senior citizens), Weekend, public & school holiday: RM 58 (Adults), RM32 (Children aged 3-12 years old & senior citizens) Operation hours: 10 am - 9 pm daily Contact: Website & Instagram

4. Bukit Jelutong Eco Community Park, Shah Alam

This free-entry public park has its own trekking trail, suitable for beginners and kids. There are also gazebos and picnic tables provided for cosy picnics, or you can just lay out a mat and enjoy the greenery as you fill your tummy.

This community park also has a small animal park where you can visit animals like chickens, geese, and peacocks. Do note that although the park opens at 7 am, the animal park only operates from 8:30 am to 3 pm daily.

Address: Jalan Lelangit U8/45, Bukit Jelutong, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor Admission price: Free entry Operation hours: 7 am - 7 pm & 8.30 am - 3 pm (animal park) daily Contact: Instagram

5. TheMINS, Kota Damansara

Nestled in the industrial area of Sunsuria Technology Park, this charming little zoo houses over 60 species of animals originating from Southeast Asia to South America and Africa.

Some of the species of animals you can find here include the Canadian marble fox, black-tailed prairie dogs, and miniature horses. As a bonus, if you're feeling hungry, you can drop by the in-house cafe called Luckbros Kopi.

Address: Pusat Teknologi Sunsuria, No.2A-H, Jalan Teknologi, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Admission price: RM 30 (Adults & children above 4 years old) Operation hours: 10 am - 7 pm (Monday - Friday), 10 am - 9 pm (Saturday & Sunday) Contact: Facebook & Instagram

6. Just Pets Megastore, Petaling Jaya

Known as the largest indoor petting zoo in Malaysia, this attraction is another petting zoo located inside a mall, Tropicana Gardens Mall.

Aside from housing animals like pygmy goats, meerkats and racoons, Just Pets Megastore also has a petting zoo specifically for dogs and cats. You can also bring your furkids here for a grooming session.

Address: Lot 1F-01, First Floor, Tropicana Gardens Mall, 2A, Persiaran Surian, Tropicana Indah, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Admission price: From RM38 Operation hours: 10 am - 10 pm daily Contact: Website, Facebook & Instagram

7. G2G Animal Garden, Serdang

Located in the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS), this petting zoo has various areas and over 80 species of animals.

For a small fee of RM10, visitors will receive a bucket of food to feed animals like alpacas, rabbits, and deer. This is a bonus if you are a cat lover, as this place also houses cats from different species.

Address: Jalan MAEPS 4/1, Fasa 3 Presint 9, 43400 Serdang, Selangor Admission price: RM 29 (Adults), RM24 (Children aged 3-12 years old & senior citizens) Operation hours: 10 am - 6 pm (Monday - Friday), 9.30 am - 6 pm (Saturday, Sunday & public holidays), Closed on Tuesdays Contact: Website & Instagram

8. Kebun Kebun Bangsar, Bangsar

This community garden is a unique blend of agriculture and animal interaction. Visitors can learn about the variety of organic vegetables planted here and also get close to the animals that live there.

Although the park does not require payment to enter, donations are encouraged, as they help maintain the garden.

Address: Lorong Bukit Pantai, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur Admission price: Free entry (Donations are encouraged) Operation hours: 8 am - 6 pm daily Contact: Facebook & Instagram