Located at Jalan Gertak Merah, the Johor Bahru Zoo is a 5 minutes drive from the Johor Bahru CIQ/ Custom Complex. While you will not find very exotic species here, kids will still be thrilled by the more common ones – Lions, Elephants, Camels, Horses and Water Buffaloes, just to name a few.
The entrance fee is cheap. It cost only RM$2.00/entry for adults. Details and opening hours as seen below:
Opening Hours: 8.00am – 6.00pm
Entrance Fee: RM$2.00 (Adults), RM$1.00 (Kids from 3-12 years old), Free admission (Below 3 years old)
Location: Jalan Gertak Merah, Johor Bahru, 80000 Malaysia
Johor Bahru Zoo Entrance
Johor Bahru Zoo - Elephants reaching out for food
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January 28th, 2009
Hutan Bandar (Johor Bahru, Malaysia) in Malay means “Jungle in the City”. Open daily with free admission, Hutan Bandar is located a 5 minutes drive from Larkin Bus Terminal (or a 20 minutes drive from the City Center). It is a popular spot for family and school excursions. In addition, young people come here for picnic, camping, a game of basketball as well as wedding photo shoots.
There are ample of parking lots and shops selling food and drinks.
Limsimi.com - Entrance to Hutan Bandar
Limsimi.com - Parking Space at Hutan Bandar (Johor Bahru, Malaysia)
Limsimi.com - Visitor Entrance to Hutan Bandar
Limsimi.com - Fountain at the Visitor Entrance, Hutan Bandar (Johor Bahru, Malaysia)
Most of the walking trails are man-made and should not pose a challenging to most people. There are presence of lakes, playgrounds, a basketball court and resting area.. and, it makes a romatic setting for wedding proposals (for those who wants it simple only! Not for brides-to-be who prefers a candlelight dinner at an Italian resturant, with a violin dedication.. big diamond ring yada yada..).
Limsimi.com - Resting Area at Hutan Bandar (Johor Bahru, Malaysia)
Limsimi.com - Game of basketball at Hutan Bandar (Johor Bahru, Malaysia)
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December 27th, 2008
Overlooking the Johor Straits towards Singapore, the Istana Garden (Sultan Garden) in Johor Bahru (Johor Baru, Johore Bahru, Johor Baharu) is open to public everyday from 7am to 7pm. The Sultan Palace, owned by the Sultan of Johor, consist of several scattered buildings that sits just besides the garden. These buildings are closed to public.
Address:
Istana Bukit Serene
Johor Bahru 80000 Malaysia
View of the Istana Garden (Sultan Garden) and the Sultan Palace.
The Sultan Palace.
With plenty of free parking lots available, the Istana garden is both accessible and Read on…
June 15th, 2008
