Johor Zoo
Johor Zoo, in City centre, is one of the attractions in Johor Bahru in the Where2Go guide. Below are its address, opening hours, prices and directions, checked in October 2026. Hours and prices can change, so confirm before you go.
| Address | Jalan Gertak Merah, Taman Istana, Johor Bahru city centre |
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| Details | Daily except Tuesday 9 am โ 6 pm (Friday 8:30 am โ 6 pm, closed 12:30 โ 2 pm), last entry 5 pm; night zoo FriโSun, public and school holidays 8 โ 11 pm; open on Tuesdays during school and public holidays Malaysians RM10 adult, RM5 child or senior; non-Malaysians RM30; under 5 free |
| Good to know | Family Outdoors |
| Area | City centre |
| Typical visit | About 2 h 30 min |
| Listed in | Johor Bahru Attractions |
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| Verified | Verified October 2026 |
About Johor Zoo
Opened in 1928 next to the Istana Besar, Johor Zoo is the oldest zoo in Malaysia. It reopened on 31 August 2024 after an upgrade and keeps around 65 species, including tigers, Malayan tapirs, sambar deer, gibbons and saltwater crocodiles. Two zoo-born tigers are the mascots of Visit Johor Year 2026.
Buy tickets online at zootiket.johor.gov.my or at the counter, which closes at 5 pm. The zoo website describes a free shuttle bus from the car park at the old Ayer Molek prison. Office phone: 07-223 0404.
Johor Zoo Location
Nearby
- Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque at Sunset โ Night view, 0.2 km away
- Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque โ Temple, 0.2 km away
- Hospital Sultanah Aminah โ Hospital, 0.7 km away
- Woodfire โ Restaurant, 0.7 km away
- Kota Jail โ Attraction, 0.7 km away
- Warung Saga โ Hawker food, 0.9 km away
Plan a route with opening times using the Where2Go trip planner.