A Famosa Melaka
No, it's not the historical relic in Melaka town. It's actually the name of a resort, which have a few "venues" in it. Among them is the Animal Safari.
It's by far one of the best places in Malaysia to see animals up close, though I admit that I haven't been to any zoo here for ages and so I could be wrong. Nevertheless, I would recommend it as a place for family outing.
Go in the morning. Make sure you're in time for the Elephant Show, which starts at 10.15am. I did cringe at the thought of the elephants being made to do actions that are not natural to them (unlike the bird show at Jurong Bird Park in Singapore).
Then take the free truck ride which brings you to places that you cannot see if you walk, especially the animal enclosures. It's like the safari in Africa e.g. you're in a caged truck while the tigers are right outside.
Surprisingly the ride is quite long because it would be just in time to watch the Animal Show at 11.20am. That is rather enjoyable except for the part where a cat is asked to jump through a hoop of fire. Sheesh.
After the Animal Show, just a mere 10 to 15 mins later, it is the Bird Show at 12pm. It is probably the most visually pleasing show, with flock of doves flying, sea eagle and hornbill swooping through the air.
By now, it's time for lunch. Lunch is included in the ticket. Pick a meal out fo 3 and a choice of a can drink.
Though I didn't stay for the Cowboy Show this time (it was my second time), I would recommend to walk around looking at animals up close before the show at...2.15pm? Can't remember. Cowboy show has no animals, if I recall correctly but it is entertaining nevertheless.
Overall, it's a worthwhile trip, costing RM45, inclusive of a meal and drink.
It's by far one of the best places in Malaysia to see animals up close, though I admit that I haven't been to any zoo here for ages and so I could be wrong. Nevertheless, I would recommend it as a place for family outing.
Go in the morning. Make sure you're in time for the Elephant Show, which starts at 10.15am. I did cringe at the thought of the elephants being made to do actions that are not natural to them (unlike the bird show at Jurong Bird Park in Singapore).
Then take the free truck ride which brings you to places that you cannot see if you walk, especially the animal enclosures. It's like the safari in Africa e.g. you're in a caged truck while the tigers are right outside.
Surprisingly the ride is quite long because it would be just in time to watch the Animal Show at 11.20am. That is rather enjoyable except for the part where a cat is asked to jump through a hoop of fire. Sheesh.
After the Animal Show, just a mere 10 to 15 mins later, it is the Bird Show at 12pm. It is probably the most visually pleasing show, with flock of doves flying, sea eagle and hornbill swooping through the air.
By now, it's time for lunch. Lunch is included in the ticket. Pick a meal out fo 3 and a choice of a can drink.
Though I didn't stay for the Cowboy Show this time (it was my second time), I would recommend to walk around looking at animals up close before the show at...2.15pm? Can't remember. Cowboy show has no animals, if I recall correctly but it is entertaining nevertheless.
Overall, it's a worthwhile trip, costing RM45, inclusive of a meal and drink.
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I didn't feed them. Take highway to Melaka. Exit at Simpang Ampat. Go towards Alor Gajah. Turn left at the cross junction where there's a sign pointing to the left towards A Famosa.
Legolas,
I went only because family went hehe.
Huh? Can sit on one meh?