COVER ANNUAL REPORT 2008.psd - Zoo Negara

OUR PATRON
The Malaysian Zoological Society would like to thank our Patron
DULI YANG MAHA MULIA SULTAN SHARAFUDDIN IDRIS SHAH ALHAJ
IBNI ALMARHUM SULTAN SALAHUDDIN ABDUL AZIZ SHAH ALHAJ
D.K.,D.M.N.,D.K.(Terengganu).,D.K.(Kelantan).,D.K.(Perak).,
D.K.(Perlis)., D.K.(Negeri Sembilan)., D.K.(Kedah).,S.P.M.S.,S.S.I.S.,S.P.M.J.
Sultan dan Yang Dipertuan Negeri Selangor Darul Ehsan
Serta Segala Daerah Takluknya
THE SULTAN OF SELANGOR

Sterculiaceae
Sterculia parviflora
OFFICE BEARERS
PRESIDENT Y.Bhg. Dato’ Ismail Hutson, D.P.M.S., K.M.N., P.J.K., J.P.
VICE PRESIDENTS Y.Bhg. Dato’ Hj. Zaharin Hj. Md Arif, D.P.T.J.
En. Mohamed Seth Ismail
Y.Bhg. Dato’ Jimin Idris, D.I.M.P., S.A.P., K.M.N., J.P.
En. Rahmat Ahmat Lana
Mr. James Bush, M.I.P.R.
Puan Azizah Abdul Ghani
COUNCIL
CHAIRMAN Y.Bhg. Dato’ Ismail Hutson, D.P.M.S., K.M.N., P.J.K., J.P.
VICE CHAIRMAN Y.Bhg. Dato’ Hj. Zaharin Hj. Md. Arif, D.P.T.J.
En. Mohamed Seth Ismail
MEMBERS Y. Bhg. Dato’ Jimin Idris, D.I.M.P., S.A.P., K.M.N., J.P.
Y.B. Dato’ Low Tian, S.P.M.J.
En. Rahmat Ahmat Lana
Mr. James Bush, M.I.P.R.
Prof. Dr. Zulkifli Idrus
Puan Azizah Abdul Ghani
Tuan Hj. Abdullah Ayub
Puan Siti Noruhani Ibrahim
En. Hassan Samion
Mr. Kenny Goh Chin Hock
Mr. Jimmy Tan
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS Mr. T. Ponno Kovandan (DBKL)
Puan Hajjah Khairiah Mohd Shariff (PERHILITAN)
En. Wanchick Zainal Abidin (Selangor State Government)
En. Rahman@Abd. Rahman Yusof (Ministry of Natural
Resources & Environment)
Dr. Mohamad Ngah (Zoo Director)
SECRETARIES Fiscal Corporate Services Sdn. Bhd.
AUDITOR Khoo, Wong & Chan
COMMITTEES (CHAIRMAN)
Management Y.Bhg. Dato’ Ismail Hutson, D.P.M.S., K.M.N., P.J.K., J.P.
Animal Welfare & Ethics Prof. Dr. Zulkifli Idrus
Finance Y.Bhg. Dato’ Ismail Hutson, D.P.M.S., K.M.N., P.J.K., J.P.
HR & Administration. En. Rahmat Ahmat Lana
Development & Planning Y.Bhg. Dato’ Hj. Zaharin Hj. Md. Arif, D.P.T.J.
Public Affairs & Marketing Puan Azizah Abdul Ghani
Education & Training Mr. James Bush, M.I.P.R.
Park & Gardens En. Mohamed Seth Ismail
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The Malay Lacewing
Cethosia hypsea hypsina
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
The year saw yet another record surplus of Operation Expenditure (OPEX) amounting
RM479,151.00 as compared to RM453,076.00 for 2007. This was the fourth
consecutive year of improved OPEX performances since 2004. I would like to
congratulate the staff of Zoo Negara for their continued efforts in controlling the
expenditure, to increase corporate sponsorship and creating events which led to a
better gate collection.
There was a slight drop in total value of sponsorship and donations from RM740,370.00
in 2007 to RM713,880.00 in the year under review. The drop was due to lower
donations in 2008 (RM33,538.00) compared to 2007
(RM88,922.00). (RM88,922.00). Nonetheless, the sponsorship in
2008 was higher (RM680,342.00) compared to
2007 (RM651,448.00). I would like to express my
appreciation to the donors and sponsors for their
continued support. Further, there was a slight
increase of 15,295 15,295 visitors totalling 861,521 in
2008 and and the highest visitor record record again since
2000.
DEVELOPMENT
The total Capital Capital Expenditure Expenditure (CAPEX) for
2008 amounted RM409,677.00 was lower (32%)
than 2007’s CAPEX of about RM1,265,275.00.
Every attempt was made to curb the the use of
internal funds for CAPEX, the Society in 2008
has managed to obtain external grants and
sponsorships for for the the following
development development work. work. Some Some of the
work were completed in 2008 2008 and
the rest will will be completed completed in in
2009. In compliance to the
approved Standards Standards on
Auditing Auditing in Malaysia, a a total
value of RM2,047,583.00
RM2,047,583.00
of sponsorship and grant
will only be taken
up in 2009 account.
PROJECT SPONSOR RM
1 Renovation work of Children World * Petronas 29,500.00
2 Conversion of Old KFC building to a
Majlis Agama Islam 50,000.00
Surau *
Wilayah Persekutuan
3 Platform in Gir Lion Exhibit * ING Insurance Berhad 10,000.00
4 New Milky Stork Aviary DWNP (NRE) 200,000.00
5 Upgrading Parking “A” Entrance Ministry of Tourism 198,800.00
6 Water Harvesting System Department of Drainage 383,738.00
7 Upgrading the frontage of Main
Entrance
Ministry of Tourism 1,265,045.00
TOTAL 2,137,083.00
* - Work completed in Year 2008
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The Malay Lacewing
Cethosia hypsea hypsina
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
PROMOTIONAL EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Members of the World Association of Zoos
and Aquarium (WAZA) celebrated the
year 2008 as the “Year of the Frog”.
Scientists noted that amphibians
worldwide are being affected by habitat
loss and water pollution. Current research
has shown that the latest threat which led
to the extinction of many amphibian
species around the world was the fungal
disease (Chytridiomycosis). In short the
fungal disease is now called “Chytrid” and
the pathogenic fungus is Batrachochytrium
dendrobatidis which has also been linked
to dramatic population declines or even
extinctions of amphibian species in
western North America, South America,
eastern Australia and other parts of the
world.
Zoo Negara is the only WAZA member in
Malaysia and coincidently, it was
appointed by the Southeast Asia Zoos
Association (SEAZA) Board as the
country representative for the amphibian
world in July 2007. With this responsibility,
Zoo Negara came first in the world to host
the Amphibian Workshop on the 15 th – 18 th
January 2008 held at the magnificent
Palace of Golden Horses Hotel at MINES.
The workshop began with an opening
ceremony by The Honourable Dato’ Seri
Azmi Khalid, the Minister of Natural
Resources and Environment Malaysia.
A total of 50 participants from 10 countries
include Australia, Indonesia, Singapore,
Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Cambodia,
Germany, Sri Lanka and Malaysia
attended the workshop.
I would like to thank Kevin Johnson, Taxon
Officer from the Amphibian Ark and
Michael McFadden from Taronga Zoo who
facilitated the ‘Species Prioritization’ and
‘Ex-situ Management’ workshops,
respectively.
The first Bird Racing Competition held in
Zoo Negara was conducted on
3 rd August 2008. Twenty local birders took
part in this event to identify free-flying
birds found around the zoo’s premise.
A total of 138 species was recorded during
the entire competition.
Malaysian Zoological Society continues to
play a constructive role in the international
zoological community thereby contributing
to Malaysia‘s national and international
role.
FUTURE PLANS
The Society regularly to brief various
government officials, in particularly the
Natural Resources and Environment and
Tourism Ministry on matters relating to
wildlife conservation, funding and tourist
promotions.
Yang Berbahagia Dato’ Subahan Kamal,
the Chairman of Selangor Tourism Action
Council with 30 team members from
Selangor tourism industry visited the zoo
on 14 th August 2008. The delegates were
briefed about the status and the future
plans of Zoo Negara. I would like to thank
Yang Berbahagia Dato’ Subahan for being
instrumental in securing the grant from the
Ministry of Tourism Malaysia for the
upgrade of the main entrance frontage
and landscape of Zoo Negara. In addition,
the Ministry of Tourism Malaysia
sponsored the animal sculptures at the
main entrance of Parking A.
I wish also to thank the Council Members
of the Society for their advices and
suggestion during the year, members of
the Society for their loyal support and the
zoo staff for their hard work and
dedication which made 2008 an exciting
year.
03

Red Grasshawk Dragonfly
Neurothemis fluctuans
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
The year showed very favourable results
as we continued to strive and adopt the
policies of cost cutting and increase in
income of about 20% each, respectively.
However, the most challenging task in
cost cutting exercises of zoo operations is
to see that the care and welfare of zoo
residents are not compromised. The Park
and Gardens team with volunteers
continued to plant various fruiting and
non-fruiting trees in order to increase the
availability of edible leaves and fruits for
zoo residents. In addition to this, we also
attempted to reduce animal numbers by
offering surplus animals for breeding
loans to other local zoos and theme parks
in Malaysia.
As far as promotions were concerned, the
Malaysian public are now aware that
Zoo Negara Malaysia is an ideal place
for events such as company family
days, birthdays, charity events, zoo
treasure hunts, product launches, youth
leadership, motivational activities and
even weddings! This was reflected by the
increase of the total events per year from
38, 55 and 75 in 2006, 2007 and 2008,
respectively.
We continue to create strategic changes
in zoo exhibits every quarter of the year
with new animal acquisition, wildlife
enrichment programmes, new furniture
in the exhibits, renovation of old
exhibits, staff interactive sessions and
changes in the flora presentations
surrounding the exhibit. All these
changes were attempted in order to
create create a vibrant zoo setting. The results
showed an increase of over 15,000
each each month visitors visitors in in 2008 2008 as
compared to 2007. 2007.
Two exhibits exhibits that received received more
attention in terms of new animal
acquisitions acquisitions which led led to an increase increase the
number of species and specimens specimens during
the the year were the Amphibian World and
Akuarium Tunku Abdul Abdul Rahman (ATAR).
Zoo Negara is proud that ATAR is
evolving into one of the popular exhibits in
the zoo for children and adults to
experience the “Malaysian River Journey”
without the hassle of the hot and humid
climate of Malaysia.
In 2008, Zoo Negara was honoured to
receive many local and international
guests from various Zoos and Theme
Parks. From China, we had the pleasure
of welcoming two teams, one from
Shanghai Zoo on 19 th March 2008 and the
other team from China Wildlife
Conservation Association (CWCA) which
lead by Mr. Cao Liang (Director of
CWCA), Zhao Shengli (Deputy Secretary
General), Song Huigang (Associate
Professor Chief) on 29 th December 2008.
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Red Grasshawk Dragonfly
Neurothemis fluctuans
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
The guests from China were briefed about Zoo Negara activities. This was followed by
the discussion on the possibilities of staff and animal exchanges such as Golden
Monkeys, Lemurs and others.
Professor Dr. Gorden McGregor Reid, the President of World Association of Zoos and
Aquariums (WAZA) and also the Director General of Chester Zoo, Upton-by-Chester,
United Kingdom visited the zoo on 22 nd July 2008. Accompanied by Ms. Sarala
Aikanathan, the Director of Wetland International, Dr. Gorden explores the possibilities
of conducting a Freshwater Fish Specialist Group (FFSG) Meeting at Zoo Negara in
2009. This meeting would also involve the IUCN Species Survival Commission and
Wetlands International organizations.
Mr. Lauentius N. Ambu, the Director of Department of Wildlife Sabah and Dr. Sen,
Director of Sabah Zoo visited the zoo on 25 th July 2008. Purpose of the visit was to
discuss animal exchange programme with Zoo Negara. It was agreed that Pygmy
Elephants and Proboscis Monkeys from Sabah Zoo in exchange for Giraffe from Zoo
Negara.
I attended the First International Workshop on the Conservation of the Borneo Elephant
in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah on 21 st -23 rd May 2008 and Malaysian Nature Society (MNS)
Workshop on Hornbill on 16 th July 2008.
The success of the various programmes and initiatives at the zoo would not have been
possible without the contributions and efforts put in by the staff of Zoo Negara. I wish to
thank them for their hard work and dedication to make Zoo Negara a choice destination
for families.
05

Green-Winged Macaw
Ara chloropterus
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
The income for 2008 increased to RM11.24 million, as compared to RM10.49 in 2007.
However, the total expenditure before depreciation concurrently increased from
RM10.38 million to RM10.76 million in 2007 and 2008, respectively. The main increase
in expenditure was due to salary increment, train ride commission and maintenance
costs.
A two day surveillance audit of ISO 9001:2000 was conducted on 4 th -5 th September
2008 by Puan Mariam Binti Mohamed Zin, SIRIM Lead Auditor. There were six
Opportunities For Improvement (OFI’s) reported mainly in the Zoo Hospital, Customer
Service, Internal audit and Clinical Waste Management while there was no
Non-Conformance Report (NCR) observed. All of these OFI’s have been rectified
accordingly.
In order to provide training where necessary and to allow
staff to gain new experiences, several courses were
conducted both internally and externally. On 12 th and 13 th In order to provide training where necessary and to allow
staff to gain new experiences, several courses were
conducted both internally and externally. On 12 May,
an in house training training course course “Reinforce and Harness Internal
Audit Skills and Technique” was conducted to enhance the
strength and skill of our internal internal auditors. This This course was
conducted by En Ali Maidin of the SIRIM Training Training Service in
compliance to ISO 9001:2000 9001:2000 requirement.
requirement.
During the year, we sadly lost two of our long serving staff
En. Tumar Bin Said retired on 26 th January 2008 after serving
44 years as a Curator. Dr. Vellayan Subramaniam, Assistant
Director retired on 1 st During the year, we sadly lost two of our long serving staff
En. Tumar Bin Said retired on 26
44 years as a Curator. Dr. Vellayan Subramaniam, Assistant
Director retired on 1 June 2008 after serving 27 years.
Their contributions towards Zoo Negara are invaluable.
06

Albino Burmese Python
Python molurus bivittatus
PUBLIC AFFAIRS & MARKETING
2008 saw a host of activities by the
Department, beginning
with the “Orange
Festival” in conjunction
with Chinese New Year
in 7 th and 8 th 2008 saw a host of activities by the
Festival” in conjunction
with Chinese New Year
February for
an orange theme
competition. Meanwhile,
Zainalabidin lent his
sonorous voice for a
memorable performance at
the Tunku Abdul Rahman
Theatre themed “In Nature
with Zainalabidin”.
The World Wetland
Organization and Zoo
Negara created a “Mini
Wetlands” area area at the zoo.
The zoo also highlighted
concern for the plight
of frogs’ worldwide
facilitating activities
which assisted in
“Frog awareness”,
working in particular with
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and ExxonMobil
which sponsored frog-related activities for children in
March.
In terms of Advertising and Promotions activities, we were approached by
Asia Media Sdn. Bhd. with an invitation to advertise in Rapid KL busses via their LCD
screens for both their Tempatan and Utama routes. Thus began a growing relationship
that promises well for the long term.
Rapid KL offered offered Zoo Negara airtime worth RM100,000.00 on 1000
busses for the airing of a 30-second video promotion for a
duration of three months around Kuala Lumpur. Information for the
promotion was put together by the Education
Department Department and delivered delivered to Asia Media at
scheduled times for the production of the video
promotion to to be aired during during the school
holidays before the year end.
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Albino Burmese Python
Python molurus bivittatus
PUBLIC AFFAIRS & MARKETING
Photography competitions at
Zoo Negara took on a new
direction with the launch
in August. “The Wildlife
Photographer of the Year”
competition encompasses 11
different award categories,
including a category for
children below 12 years
and the top prize named
after the Zoo founder, the
“Hutson Award”. Submissions
of entries started to come in
November. November.
Sponsorships continued with great support from our loyal corporate friends. For the
much-needed sponsorship of our wildlife, our special thanks go to all our sponsors and
donors. Many thanks also for the wonderful grant support from Department of Irrigation
and Drainage Malaysia (DID), Ministry of Tourism Malaysia and Department of Wildlife
and National Parks Peninsular Malaysia (DWNP).
There are three sources of water supply namely Syarikat Bekalan Air Selangor
(SYABAS), underground water and river. Other than these sources, we are now into
harvesting of rain water for public toilets, cleaning of animal exhibits and the Nile
Hippopotamus’s pool. This pilot project was sponsored by DID and National Hydraulic
Research Institute Malaysia (NAHRIM) as a consultant. In going forward to achieve a
world class zoo, we would not be competing with human for the source of water.
The year ended with a volunteering programme for ING Insurance Berhad’s staff to
repaint the Elephant railings and bridge near the Peacock enclosure. They also planted
flowering shrubs around the zoo. In conjunction with their annual sponsorship cheque
presentation, this event was followed by their “Go Green” sponsorship of 4500 tickets at
RM 6.00 for child visitors to the zoo on a first-come-first served basis.
08

Sumatran Tiger
Panthera tigris (sumatrae)
CUSTOMER SERVICE
The Customer Service unit had a very
busy year with its tight schedule of
various events. Throughout the year, a
total of 75 events were held of which 25
events comprised of family days, 11 zoo
hunts, 9 corporate events and also 9
birthday parties. Besides these other
events include charity events and Youth
Leadership/motivational activities.
Companies that held their Family Day at
Zoo Negara included Petronas Gas
Terengganu, Multi-purpose Insurance
Sdn. Bhd., Permodalan Nasional Bhd.
(PNB), Aeon Credit, L’Oreal Bhd.,
NEC Corporation Bhd., AirAsia,
MyVian Club, Johnson Control (M) Sdn.
Bhd., Bank Islam and Kuwait Finance
House. Government agencies such as
JPA and JKR Johor Bahru also held their
family day and other events at the zoo.
“Zoo hunts” were popular with many
companies. Companies that organised
and co-organised these activities during
the year included Nagasteel Sdn. Bhd.,
Petronas-Petlin (M) Sdn. Bhd., Rank
Alpha Technologies, HSBC Global
Banking and Agensi Angkasa Malaysia.
Zoo Negara always attracts the education
sector as an event venue. Secondary
schools and Universities such as
International Islamic University (IIUM),
National University of Malaysia (UKMKL)
and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), to
name a few.
Besides requests from private
individuals, companies such as
RHBC Enterprise held a birthday party
event here. The remaining activities
were charity events held by
KLIUC, Powertek Bhd., Holylight Church,
Discovery Overland Holidays and Yellow
House Society.
SONY centre and Celcom Sports Club
organised photography competitions
while Maybank Bhd. held the Education
Star Carnival.
The year’s gross income for these events
was RM192,370.00.
09

Short-Nosed Tree Frog
Rhacophorus gauni
DEVELOPMENT & MAINTENANCE
The Development and Planning Committee (DPC) continued with its policy of
improvement within the zoo during 2008.
The Department presided over the completion of various development projects as listed
below:
NO WORK COMPLETED BY 31 DECEMBER 2008
1
Replacement of “tilde” net shade netting at the Storm Stork
enclosure.
2 Upgrading of existing Primate cages.
3 Construction of cable fencing for Herb Garden and
installation of electrical fencing at the Puma and Spotted
Leopard enclosure sponsored by Exxon Mobil.
COST (RM)
41,710.00
57,622.00
16,000.00
4 Upgrading of existing Kitchen freezer and cold rooms. 43,172.00
5
Upgrading and replacement of transparent roofing at Ape
Centre.
32,936.00
6 Upgrading of the Brown Bear’s night quarter. 16,380.00
7 Replacement of damaged gabion walls along Sungai
Kemensah & Sungai Pandang and at the Tunku Abdul
Rahman Lake.
102,607.00
8 Demolition and construction of planter box along the river
and new security chain link fencing at Parking A.
81,147.00
9 Upgrading of existing Autopsy freezer and cold room. 19,680.00
10 Installation of new elevated water tank behind public toilet at
the Bear Complex.
11 Renovation of Children World 1 st phase.
Sponsored by Petronas.
12 Renovation of Children World 2 nd phase.
13 Upgrading of Tiger and Lion exhibit (new fencing).
29,212.00
29,500.00
55,000.00
133,547.00
14 Renovation of Dromedary Camel’s night quarters. 83,160.00
15 Renovation of the former KFC restaurant to Surau.
Sponsored by Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan.
16 Construction of 51 units of advertising posts around Zoo
compound.
50,000.00
76,500.00
17 Installation of monier paving near the Surau. 11,945.00
18 Construction of new platform (artificial rockwork) at Gir Lion
enclosure sponsored by ING Insurance Berhad.
19 Renovation of storage at the Education Centre.
10,000.00
16,499.00
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Short-Nosed Tree Frog
Rhacophorus gauni
DEVELOPMENT & MAINTENANCE
Ongoing development projects :
NO WORKS STILL IN PROGRESS BY 31 DECEMBER 2008 COST (RM)
1 Upgrading of slope and monier paving for tram up from
Banteng Enclosure down to Savannah Walk.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FOR YEAR 2009
In addition to the work already carried out, a number of projects have been proposed by
the various members of the Committee and Zoo staffs. The following projects are being
considered for upgrading:
The electrical cabling and energy saving system.
Fibre optic lighting system.
The Bear enclosure.
Savannah night quarters.
Roads within the Zoo Negara.
New Elephant exhibit.
The water piping system.
Public toilets at the Bird Area.
Additional Primate Islands.
Proboscis Monkey exhibit.
Barking Deer and Mousedeer exhibit.
142,638.00
2 Upgrading of damaged roads around the zoo compound. 81,640.00
3 Upgrading of the perimeter frontage of Zoo Negara
by MPAJ sponsored by The Ministry of Tourism Malaysia.
4 Rainwater Harvesting pilot project sponsored by
5
Department of Irrigation and Drainage (DID).
Upgrading of Main Entrance at Car Park A with animal
sculptures sponsored by Ministry of Tourism Malaysia.
6 Construction of New Milky Stork Breeding Aviary sponsored
by Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. (NRE)
1,265,045.00
383,738.00
198,800.00
200,000.00
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Great Argus
Argusianus argus
EDUCATION
The department had another outstanding
year as before due to commitments
and assistance from the volunteers,
supporters and educators. A total of 555
schools subscribe the education
programmes which involved more than
53,108 students. The number of schools
were lower than year 2007 (1,608).
Nonetheless, the number of students
attended were similar than the last year.
The department provided with a wide
range of services which included guided
tours, interactive sessions, zoo hunts,
colouring activities and animal talks.
EDUCATION SERVICES
For Pre-school, Kindergarten, Primary
and International Schools’ students, the
department devised an educational
programme of outdoor fun activities
aimed at raising their awareness of the
animal world. “Amazing Wildlife”, “Animal
Up Close” and “Colouring Frenzy” to
name some of them.
VOLUNTEERS
The Education Department received
valuable contribution of volunteers from
Way-Out Experiences (M) Sdn. Bhd.
every month. 3,400 Malaysian senior
students and corporate agencies
registered and contributed their leisure
through Social Services.
Our particular appreciation to
our loyal individual volunteers,
Mr. Larry Reiten who spent
6 months with us and Patricia
Zaharah who managed to carry
out the face painting activity
every Saturday in the zoo.
SEMINARS
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING
During the year under review,
the department offered hands
on practical training to a variety
of students from more than
twenty organizations in the fields
of Zoology and Veterinary
sciences as well as Public
Affairs & Marketing, Park &
Gardens, Education, ISO,
Administration, Maintenance &
Development and Information
Technology.
As important feature of the
year’s activities were the regular
training seminars organized for the
zoo staff, some of which were open to
the public, in particular those related
to conservation of wildlife. Other topics
covered are “In Nature with Zainalabidin”,
“Chemical Pollution in Wildlife”, “Natural
Aquarium”, “Penyu: Prihatinkah Kita
Pada Warisan Terancam”, “Maklumat
Asal Teknologi Fertigasi dan Hidroponik”,
“Photography and Digital Imaging”,
“Tanggungjawab Pekerja Terhadap
Organisasi Melalui Perspektif Islam”,
“Marine Park & Scuba Diving” and
“Human & Animal Psychology”.
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Heliconiaceae
Heliconia rostrata
PARK & GARDENs
Landscaping is an ongoing job at the zoo
with planting and replanting to add in new
species of plants and create new
landscaped areas to provide for an
interesting, safe, comfortable and
refreshing environment for visitors, zoo
workers and animals. The scattered and
continuous planted borders complement
the tall, old leafy trees that provide plenty
of restful shade for all.
LANDSCAPING PROGRAMME
The Shrub pseuderanthemum ‘Jessica’
with prominent red leaves has been
planted in front of the Flamingo exhibit to
give an interesting visual impact.
This is off-set by a ground cover plant,
Pandanus pygmaeus, with pointed yellow
leaves edged with green lines.
Cordyline fruticosa ‘Firebrand’ that has
wide leaves with dark red in the middle is
paired with Ophiopogon jaburan which
has fine green leaves; both plants now
decorate the area in front of the Sumatran
Tiger exhibit next to tram station no. 4, in
place of the older plants.
Outside the Ankole Cattle’s exhibit
overlooking Savannah Walk Heliconia
humilis, Helicona bihai and Heliconia
rostrata have been planted to cover the
iron fencing so as to enhance the open
concept of the Savannah Walk.
Moreover, the plant has beautiful flowers
that resemble red crab forceps with
yellow edging.
Hibiscus sp. shrubs were added at a
few places with a substantial presence
along the roadside leading to the old
office building and the Veterinary
Hospital. Some are placed at the Bird
House area and the Multi-animal Show
Amphitheatre.
The overgrown palm, Rhapis excelsa
were relocated from the Picnic Area in
front of the Walls Café that it had
caused less visibility to visitors.
Some of it was relocated to cover the
fence between Wild Restaurant and
the Bee Museum while the remainder
was transferred to the corner between
the Elephant exhibit and wall bordering
the FINAS building.
ROTUNDA BUILDING
Previously, a seasonal plant, Celosia sp.
was planted in the plant box outside the
Rotunda building. The plant normally
lasts for only two to three months. Added
to this handicap, visitors like to pick the
flowers whenever they sit on the edge of
the box. Because of this, the plant has
been replaced with the more appropriate
Mother-in-law tongue (pokok lidah jin) or
its scientific name Sansevieria trifasciata
‘Laurenti’. It has long leaves like a tongue
and yellow color in the middle with green
lines at the edge. Restless fingers will
now find no flowers to pluck here.
Another plant box next to it was planted
with Cuphea hyssopifolia and Codiaeum
sp. (pokok puding) with yellow thin
leaves. Some of these plants that have
died have now been replaced with the
same genus of plants.
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Heliconiaceae
Heliconia rostrata
PARK & GARDENS
PHOTO CORNER AREA
Among plants that filled the area around
Elephant’s statue and the back area near
river are; Heliconia rostrata, Heliconia
densiflora ‘Fire Flash’, Clerodendrum
paniculatum, Thaumatococcus daniellii,
Tabernaemontana divaricata, Cordyline
fruticosa and Caryota mitis (Fishtail palm).
Outside the area at Penguin House that
previously looked empty has been
re-landscaped. The brick wall of the back
area is now covered with Rhapis excelsa,
a type of Palm tree.
The middle area is planted with Cordyline
fruticosa ‘Firebrand’. The outside area is
planted with the Duranta erecta plant as a
fence plant to beautify the area yet give it
a formal ambience.
CARNIVORE SECTIONS
Big cats exhibit has been upgraded by
planting several types of creeping plants
to cover the fence. The plants give the
whole area a pleasant, bright glow when
they show off their beautiful white, red,
purple and orange flowers. Among the
plants added are Mansoa hymenaea
(Garlic Vine), Quisqualis indica,
Thunbergia grandiflora ‘Alba’,
Tristellateia australasiae, Vallaris
glabra, Bauhinia kockiana, Hoya
carnosa and Passiflora coccinea.
Apart from this, medicinal herbs
were added to collection, a
contribution from Exxon Mobil. They
were planted at the Medicinal Herb
Garden between the Mammal
Kingdom and Camel exhibit. In
addition to this Halia bara, White
Basil (selasih putih), Akar Resdung,
Lerek Tikus, Kemunting Cina,
Manok, Sisek Kelah, Pokok Haji
Samat and Kantan Merah joined our
family of medicinal plants. The
collection in this special Herb Garden has
reached about 40 types.
IN HOUSE ORCHARD
Since the cost of animal feed is high, the
Park and Gardens Department has taken
an initiative to plant a number of trees and
vegetables as a source of food for the zoo
animals.
Banana trees were planted behind the
Primate section, the former Eagle and
Owl exhibits, at the right side of the
entrance to the Savannah night quarters
and the Orangutan exhibit.
The Mahang tree was planted in the
spotted deer exhibit, while jackfruit and
papaya trees at the seedling area.
Meanwhile, vegetables such as sweet
potato and other root vegetables were
planted behind Veterinary Hospital and
Administration Office area whereas
Ipomoea batatas (keledek) is thriving in
the seedling area.
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Common Rose Butterfly
Pachliopta aristolochiae asteris
ZOOLOGY
BIRDS
Zoo Negara’s Bird House boasts
some 127 species comprising of
1521 specimens. In 2008, this section
supported by the Public Affairs &
Marketing and the Education Department,
was actively involved in numerous
public awareness campaigns throughout
the Klang Valley. Birds were taken
out to public areas such as TESCO
hypermarkets, schools in Klang Valley,
One Utama Shopping Centre and others
to promote Zoo Negara’s conservation
programme and also to educate the public
on the habits habits and needs
of individual animals.
Breeding Programme
The Bird House has been continually
blessed with numerous successes
in captive breeding of endangered
bird species. The Painted Stork (Mycteria
leucocephala) still proved to be the most
prolific breeder. The birth of 100 chicks
was recorded bringing our total of birds to
about 500. Breeding was also recorded in
other species such as the Milky Stork
(Mycteria cinerea), Argus pheasant
(Argusianus argus), Common Peafowl
(Pavo cristatus), Crestless Fireback
Pheasant (Lophura erythropthalma), Yellow
Crested Cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea),
Greater Flamingo (Phoenicopterus ruber),
Malayan Peacock Pheasant (Polyplectron
malacense) and Pink-Backed Pelican
(Pelecanus rufescens).
Conservation Programme
The Milky Stork Re-introduction
Programme at Kuala Gula, Perak initiated
in 2007 by Zoo Negara together with
Department of Wildlife and National Parks
(DWNP) continued this year. We have
received a grant of RM200,000.00 from
DWNP to construct another breeding
aviary in Zoo Negara to support this
project. Based on the success of the
previous release, we sent
another eight individuals
to the release site
on 29 th previous release, we sent
another eight individuals
to the release site
on 29 February 2008.
On-site observations
by DWNP officers
reported that the birds
have adapted well and
were becoming more
independent
as they
were seen
venturing
further
towards the
mangrove
area, whilst
still flying back
to roost near
the release site.
th February 2008.
On-site observations
by DWNP officers
reported that the birds
have adapted well and
were becoming more
independent
mangrove
area
still flying back
to roost near
the release site.
In an effort to expand its commitment
to the Zoo Negara’s Conservation
and Release Programme, the Zoology
Department has proposed several
locations for the release of Malaysian
pheasants. Dr. Gary Robbin, the Vice
President of World Pheasant Association
in United Kingdom visited the proposed
release site with Zoo Negara’s staff. The
proposal was sent to DWNP and to the
relevant land owner for their approval.
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Common Rose Butterfly
Pachliopta aristolochiae asteris
ZOOLOGY
Exchange Programme
The Department continued its exchange
programmes with other Zoos, both
domestic and overseas. The process of
bringing in some captive bred Humboldt
Penguins and Scarlet Ibis from the Czech
Republic.
World Pheasant Association Workshop
In November, in conjunction with the
World Pheasant Association Workshop,
the Central Zoo Authority of India
extended an invitation to Ms. Doreen
Khoo, Head of Zoology Department to
be a resource person for their Training
Workshop on Conservation Breeding of
Pheasants. However, due to tight working
schedules at Zoo Negara, the invitation
had to be declined.
MAMMALS
The Mammal section continued its quest
to upgrade the old existing enclosures to
create a more enriching environment for
the inmates. The Department carried out
various kinds of enrichment methods and
ideas. The carnivores in particular, were
the focus for these exercises.
Most of our single sex animals were sent
out to other zoos on breeding loans.
Owing to space constraint, we reduced
some of our hoof stock. In 2008,
our record stands at 93 species with
a total of 548 individuals as compared to
94 species and 565 individuals in 2007.
PRIMATES
The Lesser Primate section plans to
refurbish the existing exhibits to provide
safer conditions for the animals
until additional funds are available to
reconstruct the whole new open concept
exhibit. The animals in this section that
bred successfully were the Bonnet
Macaques (Macaca radiata), Silver Leaf
Monkey (Presbytis cristatus), and the
Blue Monkey (Cercopithecus mitis).
Exchange Programme
The section received one Lar Gibbon
(Hylobates lar) as a donation from
the Fire and Rescue Department of
Rawang. No breeding exchanges were
done throughout 2008.
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Common Rose Butterfly
Pachliopta aristolochiae asteris
ZOOLOGY
APE CENTRE
The zoo now has 1.3.0 Bornean
Orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus), 2.4.0
Sumatran Orangutans (Pongo abelii) and
5.1.0 Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes).
Two female Bornean Orangutans were
transferred from the Show Section after
Zoo Negara made the decision to cease
animal shows involving high profile profile
animals such as the primate species. The
two females aged 16 and 17 years old
were were introduced to one of the male named named
Abu, aged 15 years old. Introduction of
these animals were problem-free but
when tested in April 2008, there were
no no positive results from from their their union.
We paired the two females again with
another male named Awang aged 19
years in November. November. The females will be
checked checked at at a a later later date in in January January for for
signs of pregnancy.
The public can see two giant Arapaimas Arapaimas
(Arapaima gigas) ) that occupy the water
moat within the Orangutan exhibit.
Breeding Programme
Rokiah, the Sumatran Orangutan was
confirmed pregnant on 30 th March 2008
and is expected to give birth in the first
quarter of 2009.
We have five adult male Chimpanzees
and one female. We plan to give the
surplus three males out on breeding loan
to suitable zoos in 2009.
Exchange Programme
Our male Bornean Orangutan named
Abu was sent to Johor Zoo on 28 th
October 2008 on a long term breeding
loan as planned in 2007. The animal
was observed interacting well with
their single female and mating has also
been recorded. The other exchange
programme involving the male
Chimpanzee to Melaka Zoo is planned in
2009. We will also acquire one female
Chimpanzee from Taiping Zoo to pair up
with one of our males.
Enrichment Programme
The volunteers from Way-Out
Experiences (M) Sdn. Bhd. continued
their effort to provide enrichment for the
Ape Centre and also assisted the zoo
staff in some of their routine work. Other
than the apes, the volunteers assisted in
providing some enrichment activities for
the carnivore and the lesser primates.
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Common Rose Butterfly
Pachliopta aristolochiae asteris
ZOOLOGY
CARNIVORE & MAMMAL KINGDOM
Breeding Programme
This section continues to breed small
mammals such as the Capybara
(Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris), Striped
Hyaena (Hyaena hyaena) and the Malayan
Flying Fox (Pteropus vampyrus). The Puma
(Profelis concolor) and the African Lion
(Pantera leo) gave birth but the cubs had to
be removed because the mother was not
nursing them. The Spotted Leopard had
been seen mating but there were no births
to date.
Exchange Programme
The section received 2.1.0 Kirk’s Dik Dik
(Madoqua kirkii) from Sungai Rusa,
Penang. This tiny sized hoof stock will be
exhibited in the Mammal Kingdom.
SAVANNAH / HOOF
This section has 184 animals comprising
of Banteng (Bos javanicus), Giraffe (Giraffa
camelopardalis), Zebra (Equus burchelli),
Nyala (Tragelaphus angasi), Sable
Antelope (Hippotragus niger), Ankole Cattle
(Bos taurus) and the various types of Deer
species. A total of 37 births were
recorded.
Exchange Programme
The Savannah/Hoof Section continues its
correspondence with the other zoos and
DWNP to expand our knowledge,
experience and animal collection.
Early this year, we received one male
Malayan Tapir from DWNP to pair up with
our single female. Mating occurred in
September.
Some Spotted Deer (Axis axis) were sent
to Janda Baik, Pahang, Langkawi Wildlife
Park and Sungai Rusa, Penang.
Taiping Zoo received one male Zebra
from Zoo Negara in exchange for one
female Chimpanzee. We also received
one female Malayan Gaur from Taiping
Zoo under the DWNP exchange
programme. The female gaur was
introduced to our pair from Jenderak,
Pahang after the quarantine.
No aggression was observed.
A Giraffe was observed mating in June
and we hope to get two calves in 2009.
The elephant show was cancelled in
compliance with SEAZA’s ethics and
welfare certification. The staff in-charge
still continues to train the elephants in
order to control them for medical
examination and for maintenance work in
their enclosure. The animals still follow
verbal instruction but extra precaution is
needed when working with the bull
elephant. Plans to construct a larger
enclosure to house the bull are still
pending due to insufficient funds.
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Common Rose Butterfly
Pachliopta aristolochiae asteris
ZOOLOGY
AMPHIBIAN WORLD
The Amphibian World started in July 2007 on the upper floor of the Reptile House. Four
more species were added to the collection making it 22 species of frogs and toads. The
section reported several breeding successes and the tadpoles are kept in the breeding
room for observation and recording.
MZS continued to work closely with herpetologists from University Kebangsaan
Malaysia (UKM), Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS), University Malaya (UM) and the
Amphibian Ark.
The reptile staff are being trained
to take up the challenging task
of maintaining frogs and toads
in in good physical condition by
providing suitable food and proper
environment environment that mimics the natural
habitat.
SHOW SECTION
Surveys done in Europe and
Malaysia revealed that 98% of
visitors visitors come come to to the the zoo to
be entertained. Based on these
surveys, this section focuses on
environmental education through
shows that exhibits natural
behaviour of the birds, otters,
racoon, fur seals, sea lion,
binturong and the hyenas.
REPTILE HOUSE
This section still holds 58 species and
247 specimens. Breeding success is
recorded from the Siamese Cobra
.
(Naja siamensis) and the Plumbea
Water Snake (Enhydris plumbea).
Staff conducted training courses for 20
officers from Fire and Rescue
Department on how to handle and
restraint snakes. Reptile staff were
actively involved in the interactive
programme with visitors.
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Common Zebra
Equus burchelli
VETERINARY HOSPITAL
The year saw some movement of staff of
the Veterinary Hospital. The department
is lead by Dr Mat Naim Ramli assisted by
two veterinarians; Dr Muhammad Danial
Felix and Dr Mohamed Reza Mohamed
Tarmizi (who was also the assistant
Curator of the Reptile section). Dr Reza
INTERNAL LABORATORY WORK
left us in March to join Singapore Zoo.
Laboratory analysis conducted by
Mohammad Khairul Na’im bin Norzahidi.
Arulmani a/p Savarimuthu joined the Zoo
Veterinary Hospital in early 2008, as a
keeper but had to leave due to ill health in
October. Sukor Muhamad joined the Zoo
Veterinary Hospital on 25 th December as
the senior keeper.
ANIMALS TRANQUILIZED
125 animals were tranquilized during the
year as opposed to just 103 in 2007.
Tranquilizations were mainly for annual
physical checkups, sample collection,
wound treatment and animal transfer
within and outside the Zoo. Physical
restraint is limited to small size and
“conditioned” animals.
1,575 samples were screened and only 26 animals (1.6%) were found to be burdened
with Strongyles sp.
Samples
collected
Numbers
dewormed
Percentage
dewormed (%)
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
1,677 2,845 2,115 2,148 1,575
318
EXTERNAL LABORATORY WORK
550 441 439 26
19 19 20 20 1.6
External laboratory facilities used during the year were at the Petaling Jaya Regional
Veterinary Laboratory, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Veterinary Research
Institute (VRI), Federal Chemistry Department and the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).
73 specimens were sent to external laboratories for further Avian Influenza, Leptospira
sp., Salmonella sp. and other bacterial analysis during the year.
MICROCHIP IDENTIFICATION
The process of identifying animals using microchip is ongoing. 30 chips were
implanted.To date,177 microchips were implanted, representing 3.5% of the total of
specimens in the Zoo Negara collection.
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Common Zebra
Equus burchelli
VETERINARY HOSPITAL
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
Prevention remains the main focus of any
medical programme in the Zoo to aid in
diagnostic and curative treatment.
� Tuberculosis (TB)
uyuqhitesting
Eight animals were chosen
randomly for Mycobacterium
sp. screening using the
rapid test kit, all results were
negative.
� Avian Influenza (AI)
13 birds were tested for
Avian Influenza (AI), using
egg inoculation technique
and the results were all
negative.
� Leptospira sp. testing
Eight animals were tested with
Leptospiras sp. rapid test kit and the
results were negative.
� Vaccination
� Deworming
56 animals were vaccinated for the Only 26 (1.6%) of the 1575 samples
annual booster dose of canine and feline showed a significantly lower worm burden
vaccines. Feline were vaccinated with compared to 20% in 2007. Animals were
Feline leukemia rhinotracheatis - calicivirus - treated with either Fenbendazole or
chlamydia psittaci and the canine were Ivermectin based dewormers. The lower
vaccinated with Canine distemper - incidences of worms may be due to the
adenovirus type2 - Parainfluenza - Parvovirus mass deworming which was carried out
and Leptospira canicola vaccines. three times . .
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Common Zebra
Equus burchelli
VETERINARY HOSPITAL
PREDATOR TRAPPING
Predators caught in the year were 2,589 crows remained the most prevalent.
UNDERGRADUATE TRAINING
46 students had an industrial training programme at the Veterinary Hospital during the
year. All students were science undergraduates studying Biology, Biotechnology,
Biomedicine, Zoology and Veterinary Medicine from local universities.
RESEARCH PAPERS
Cat Python Civet
Monitor
lizard
Crow Reptile Primate
31 3 5 2 4 2 ,038 435 53
% 1.2 0.1 0.2 0.9 78.7 16.8 2.1
Research papers prepared by the undergraduates and graduates included:
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
v.
Detection of intestinal parasites in feline and hoof mammals in Zoo Negara.
(collaboration with Universiti Malaya student)
Contamination of Pathogenic parasites in Zoological watershed.
(collaboration with Universiti Malaya student)
Probable Zoonotic transmission of pathogenic parasites in Childrens’ World
of Zoo Negara. (collaboration with Universiti Malaya student)
A retrospective study on the management of captive Malayan Sun Bear
(Helarctos malayanus) in Malaysian Zoos. (collaboration with Universiti
Putra Malaysia student)
Intestinal parasites in various animals in Zoo Negara. (collaboration with
Universiti Malaya student)
22

Clownfish
Amphiprion percula
TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN AQUARIUM
Akuarium Tunku Abdul Rahman (ATAR) is one of the oldest public aquariums in the
country. After the handover of the refurbished aquarium building early in 2007, work on
landscaping and stocking of fish began. The target date for the completion was in
September 2007, when Zoo Negara hosted the SEAZA conference.
Year 2008 saw 130 tanks displayed as compared to 56 tanks in 2007. Since then, work
at the ATAR has continued, especially in fine tuning some of the exhibits and adding
new ones before a new official reopening in 2009.
TANK PREPARATION & LANDSCAPING
As with the previous year, all tanks were
landscaped according to their respective
river zones to accommodate the kind of
fish or the required habitat/niche of the
zone.
Tank landscape included the use of
various materials such as sand, gravel,
wood, plants, large stones etc, that are
found in the natural habitat/niche of that
river section.
Landscape of the marine zone started
this year. Tanks 52-55 were prepared and
landscaped for various niches along the
marine ecosystem. In addition to this, a
divider tank was constructed in between
tank 55 and 56. This tank/partition would
allow visitors to fully view the marine
ecosystem before heading towards the
bigger fish at tank 56 which currently
houses larger freshwater fish.
RIVER SYSTEM MURAL
A mural of the river system was
completed by Mr. Herman Bernard,
Assistant Curator of Zoo Negara before
the SEAZA conference.
The mural depicts almost life-size scenes
of the various habitats/niches that
are found along the river stretch.
These paintings are along side of the
tanks that display aquatic flora and fauna
of that river section.
Currently only the background painting
has been completed. Details of various
flora and fauna are being drawn in slowly.
Among others, artificial trees and stones
have been erected at various areas to
give a more realistic feel of walking into a
real forest. The mural is a favourite
backdrop among the visitors to take
photos.
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Clownfish
Amphiprion percula
TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN AQUARIUM
SMALL DISPLAY TANKS (SDT)
SDT tanks are meant to exhibit smaller fish and invertebrates (alive and preserved) and
even various floristic exhibits such as fruits and leaves of selected trees or shrubs. An
addition of 60 new tanks have been completed. By the end of 2008 about 70% of these
tanks were landscaped and housed various aquatic organisms.
FISH REQUISITION
Fish requisition in several ways:-
Fish shops and suppliers.
Part of the fish stock is from these sources and include fish shops, villagers
and ]fishermen as well as hobbyist.
Field work
Currently aquarium staff are actively involved in requiring new aquatic
specimens (fish, invertebrates, plants etc) for the aquarium.
Fisheries Department
The ATAR team works closely with the Fisheries Department where possible
in acquiring certain fish that are bred by them.
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Green Iguana
Iguana iguana
DONORS & SPONSORS
LIST OF SPONSORSHIP / DONATION 2008
SPONSORSHIP / DONATION RM100,000 AND ABOVE
SPONSORS / DONORS ANIMAL / ITEM SPONSORED RM
DWNP MILKY STORK 200,000.00
SPONSORSHIP / DONATION RM50,000 AND ABOVE
SPONSORS / DONORS ANIMAL / ITEM SPONSORED RM
HSBC TIGER 80,000.00
PETRONAS CHILDREN’S WORLD 63,530.00
SIME DARBY INDUSTRIAL WHITE RHINOS 60,000.00
SPONSORSHIP / DONATION RM10,000 AND ABOVE
SPONSORS / DONORS ANIMAL / ITEM SPONSORED RM
BANK RAKYAT BIRDS & SIGN 45,150.00
AMBANK GROUP DROMEDARY CAMELS 40,000.00
MAYBANK TIGERS & EDUCATION 33,288.00
STAR EVENT
EXXON MOBIL MALAYSIA TIGERS 30,000.00
ING AFRICAN LION & IN KIND 27,402.00
SRI KL 23,000.00
CANON OPTO NATURE HUNT 20,000.00
KL KEPONG BHD TIGERS 15,000.00
CARLSBERG MALAYSIA TWO ASIAN ELEPHANTS 15,000.00
TOTAL SPONSORSHIPS / DONATIONS ABOVE RM 10,000 652,370.00
SPONSORSHIP / DONATION BELOW RM 10,000 61,509.00
TOTAL SPONSORSHIPS & DONATIONS 713,879.62
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Common Peafowl
Pavo cristatus
STAFF LIST
STAFF LIST AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2008
Director Dr. Mohamad Bin Ngah Ph.D.
Assistant Director Dr. Vellayan Subramaniam (Until 01/06/2008)
FINANCE, ADMINISTRATION, HUMAN RESOURCE & EVENT
Finance Manager Ngiam Yiow Woon
Finance Executive Zahri Bin Ibrahim
Head of Administration Linda Binti Salim
Head of Human Resource Mohd Husny Bin Mustaffa
Event Coordinator Sri Murugan A/L Kupan
Chief Security Officer Abdul Kadir Bin Ngah (Until 31/03/2008)
Human Resource Officer Syarilanwar Bin Mohammad
ISO 9001 Officer Badro Hisham Bin Othman
Administrative Officer Noor Syuhadah Binti Mokhtar
Driver Ali Bin Mat Som Suhaimi Bin Jamaluddin Sezali Bin Abdul Aziz
Dispatch Abdul Rahman Bin Mohamad Isam
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Executive Aslifatihah Binti Ahmad
Graphic Designer Fhadirul Hazriq Bin Ishak (Until 03/10/2008)
PUBLIC RELATION & MARKETING
Head of Department Selena Binti Zahiruddin (Until 28/10/2008)
Assistant Head Shahnaz Bin Md Said
Executive Subashni A/P Bashu
Public Relation Officer Tayalan A/L Raman Ahmad Ghazaly Bin Ahmad Hanbali (Until 28/03/2008)
Amie Irwanty Binti Ahmad Khumiti (Until 21/10/2008)
Assistant Officer Zariatul Zita Binti Taharim (Until 07/02/2008)
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Customer Service Executive Mary Tan Ah Ta
Customer Service Officer Nurul Ain Binti Hamid Khan (Until 08/04/2008)
Ticker Checker Chen Nyet Moy Nor Shafrina Binti Ismail Nur Athirah Binti Abdul Aziz
TICKET COUNTER
Assistant Supervisor Mariyah Binti Kadir
Customer Service Assistant Mesahah Alimen
Ticket Seller Asmida Binti Abu Samah Halimah Binti Abi Siti Zainab Binti Mat Nawi
Kuyong Anak Jilin
EDUCATION
Senior Executive Junaidi Bin Omar
HOSPITAL & VETERINARIAN SERVICES
Head of Department Dr. Mat Naim Bin Hj. Ramli
Veterinarian Dr. Muhammad Danial Felix Bin Abdullah Dr.Mohamed Reza Bin Mohamed Tarmizi (Until 01/05/2008)
Lab Assistant Officer Mohammad Khairul Na'im Bin Norzahidi
Senior Keeper Sukor Bin Mohamed
HORTICULTURE
Supervisor Muhammad Bin Ismail
MAINTENANCE & DEVELOPMENT
Maint & Dev, Executive Shahril Bin Shariff
Officer Azrul Bin Sa'adin
Supervisor Ahmad Bin Noor Mohammed
Senior Handyman Ishak Bin Salim Mohamad Salihin Bin Senawi
Handyman Kamarul Amirudin Bin Kamaruzaman Ridwan Fitri Bin Ishak
Mohd Sahere Bin Saliman
ZOOLOGY
Curator Tumar Bin Said (Until 26/01/2008) Doreen Khoo Say Kin
Assistant Curator Herman Bernard Ganapathy
Officer Teresa Ong (Until 19/07/2008) Ricky Akbar Atep
Senior Supervisor Jamsari Bin Mohamad
Senior Animal Trainer Che Hassan Bin Che Man Mahat Bin Mohamed
Muhamad Yusof Bin Musa
Supervisors Aminuddin Bin Hashim Amirul Siva Bin Abdullah
Mat Iza Bin Ariffin Mohd Nasir Bin Sadan
Musa Bin Awang Ishak Bin Bakar
Wahid Bin Jantan
Assistant Supervisors Ahmad Nizam Bin Zainuddin Mohd Hamdan Bin Abdul Hamid
Mohd Hafiz Thanabalan Mohd Hisham Bin Ahmad
Animal Trainer Abdul Nabi Bin Ahmad Mohd Noor Bin Mohammed Che An
Abdul Rahman Bin Othman Zainul Abidin Bin Yahya
Senior Keepers Ahmad Sirajuddin Bin Md Alias Mafraf Bin Kerinting
Christopher Caine Xavier Paniselon A/L Manikam
Ganesan A/L Ramachandran Parwaiz Bin Abdul Sattar
Ramlee Bin Ismail Masilamony A/L Sinnapan
Sharif Bin Iberahim
Keepers Akmal Hadi Bin Samsuddin Abdul Rahim Bin Ayub
Abdullah Fadzil Bin Tasharuddin (Until 15/05/2008) Arulmani a/p Savarimuthu (Until 12/10/2008)
Azrennizam Bin Ibrahim Che Yaakob Bin Che Harun
Edie Azwar Bin Abdullah Gunasegar A/L Letchumanan
Haidrol Azmi Bin Ahmad Habib Bin Md Ali
Hamdan Bin Hamid Hazlie Bin Zainurdin
John Anak Dana Mohamad Azman Bin Abdul Aziz
Maran a/l Rengasamy Mark Igang Anak Igang Anyi
Mohamed Fitri Bin Mohamed Yussoff Mohd Ariff Bin Bustamam (Until 17/12/2008)
Mohamad Zul Bin Mohd Subramaniam Mohd Effendi Bin Radzuan
Mohd Hamzah Bin Mohatar @Mokhtar Mohd Helmi Bin Abdullah
Mohd Idham Bin Muhamad Yusof Mohd Nizar Bin Kamarudin
Muhammad Fakarudin Bin Md Daud Noor Fhadillatul Ahya Maulad Abd Latif
Pathamanathan A/L Jayaram Shamsudin Bin Mat Jusoh (Until 31/08/2008)
Mohd Fareed Bin Mohd Dzulkifli Zaidi Bin Rusli (Until 30/06/2008)
General Worker Firdaus Bin Muhammad Yahaya Luddin Mohd Yusrizan Bin Yahya
Muhammad Faizal Bin Ramle Mohd Shaiful Nizam Bin Mat Jusoh (Until 24/08/2008)
Mohd Khairul Azhar Bin Mohd Nasir Mohamad Firdaus Bin Abdul Manap (Until 31/03/2008)
Nicklaus Biat Anak Unsanggi Ravi Kumar A/L Gopal
Zul Haqimi Bin Sohaimi
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Wallace’s Flying Frog
Rhacophorus nigropalmatus
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Annual Income / Expenses 1999-2008 (RM 000,000)
16
14
12
10
0
-0,5
-3
-4,5
8
6
4
2
0
-1
-1,5
-2
-2,5
-3,5
-4
'99 '00 '01 '02 '03 '04 '05 '06 '07 '08
Income
Expenses
Annual Surplus / Deficit 1999 - 2008 (RM000, 000)
'99 '00 '01 '02 '03 '04 '05 '06 '07 '08
Surplus/Deficit
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Wallace’s Flying Frog
Rhacophorus nigropalmatus
STATISTICAL ANALYSIS
Annual Surplus / Deficit On Operation (OPEX) Before Depreciation 2004 - 2008
(RM000, 000)
0,5
0,4
0,3
0,2
0,1
0
'04 '05 '06 '07 '08
Annual Income 2008
Gate collection 84.3%
Rental 6.8%
Subscription 0.03%
Income from appeals 6.3%
Interest from on short-term deposit 1.0%
Misc. Income 1.6%
Surplus / Deficit
Annual Expenses 2008
Staff expenses 26.4%
Veterinary expenses 0.36%
Aquarium 0.78%
Reptiles 1.48%
Birds 3.59%
Mammals 7.75%
Sea lion / penguin 0.51%
Kitchen 1.32%
Children Zoo 0.18%
Director 0.01%
Ground & Security 5.9%
Train ride commisions 4.3%
Administration 6.0%
Vehicle upkeep 0.55%
Electricity & Water 6.9%
Maintenance 9.7%
Public Relations 0.4%
Education 0.1%
Horticulture 0.2%
Marketing 0.1%
Hospital 0.01%
Depreciation & Provision 23.9%
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Royal/Ball Python
Python regius
ANIMAL INVENTORY
2008 CENSUS
CLASS SPECIES SPECIMEN
Mammals 93 548
Birds 127 1492
Reptiles 58 247
Fish 182 3044
Amphibian 22 106
Total TOTAL 482 5437
2007 CENSUS
CLASS SPECIES SPECIMEN
Mammals 94 565
Birds 127 1342
Reptiles 62 292
Fish 177 3075
Amphibian 18 87
Total TOTAL 478 5361
2006 CENSUS
CLASS CLASS SPECIES SPECIMEN
Mammals 96 591
Birds 128 1330
Reptiles 60 280
Fish 140 2247
TOTAL
422 4418
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Regal Angelfish
Pygoplites diacanthus
CENSUS
MAMMALS
MARSUPIALIA
Macropodidae
Grey Kangaroo Macropus giganteus 1.0.0
Agile Wallaby Macropus agilis 3.3.3
Red-Legged Pademelon Thylogale stigmatica 4.4.1
Sugar Gliders Petaurus breviceps 2.3.2
CHIROPTERA
Pteropodidae
Malayan Flying Fox Pteropus vampyrus 4.10.1
PRIMATES
Lorisidae
Slow Loris Nycticebus coucang 2.0.1
Cercopithecus
Patas Monkey Erythrocebus patas 1.1.1
Blue Monkey Cercopithecus mitis 0.1.0
Vervet Monkey Chlorocebus pygerythrus 1.1.0
Stump-Tailed Macaque Macaca arctoides 1.4.0
Pig-Tailed Macaque Macaca nemestrina 1.0.0
Bonnet Macaque Macaca radiata 3.6.2
Lion-Tailed Macaque Macaca silenus 1.0.0
Anubis/Olive Baboon Papio anubis 6.3.0
Silver Leaf Monkey Presbytis cristatus 2.8.6
Common/Entellus Langur Presbytis entellus 0.1.0
Pongidae
White Handed/Lar Gibbon Hylobates lar 4.6.0
Bornean Gibbon Hylobates muelleri 0.1.0
Siamang Hylobates syndactylus 2.0.0
Bornean Orangutan Pongo pygmaeus 1.3.0
Sumatran Orangutan Pongo abelii 3.3.0
Chimpanzee Pan troglodytes 5.1.0
LAGOMORPHA
Leporidae
Old World Rabbit 2.1.0
RODENTIA
Sciuridae
Prevost Squirrel Callosciurus prevosti 4.3.0
Cream-coloured
Giant Squirrel Ratufa affinis 1.1.0
Black Tailed Praire Dog Cynomys ludovicianus 0.0.4
Bamboo rat Rhizomyini sumatrensis 0.0.1
Hystricidae
Malayan Porcupine Hystrix brachyura 7.4.3
Erinaceomorpha
Hedgehog Erinaceus europaeus 0.0.5
Caviidae
Guinea Pig Cavia porcellus 4.5.2
Hyrochaeridae
Capybara Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris 0.1.9
Ursidae
Malayan Sun Bear Helarctos malayanus 2.6.0
Asiatic Black Bear Ursus thibetanus 1.2.0
Brown Bear Ursus arctos 1.2.0
Procyonidae
Racoon Procyon lotor 5.0.0
Mustelidae
Ferret Mustela putorius furo 1.0.0
Small-Clawed Otter Aonyx cinerea 11.0.0
Hyaenidae
Striped Hyaena Hyaena hyaena 4.3.0
Herpestidae
Slender-Tailed Meerkat Suricata suricatta 1.0.0
Mongoose Herpestes javanicus 1.0.0
Viverridae
Binturong Arctictis binturong 5.4.0
Small-Toothed Palm Civet Arctogalidia trivirgata 1.0.0
Common Palm Civet Paradoxurus hermaphroditus 1.0.0
Masked Palm Civet Paguma larvata 1.1.0
Malay civet Viverra tangalunga 1.1.0
Felidae
Leopard Cat Prionailurus bengalensis 3.6.0
Jungle Cat Felis chaus 1.0.0
African Lion Panthera leo 1.1.0
Gir Lion Panthera leo persica 1.1.0
Leopard (Spotted) Panthera pardus 1.1.0
Leopard (Black) Panthera pardus 2.1.0
Indochinese/Malayan Tiger Panthera tigris jacksoni 1.2.0
Sumatran Tiger Panthera tigris (sumatrae) 2.0.0
Bengal Tiger Panthera tigris (tigris) 1.0.0
Puma Profelis concolor 2.3.0
PINNIPEDIA
Otariidae
Californian Sealion Zalophus californianus 1.0.0
Cape Fur Seal Arctocephalus pusillus 1.2.0
PROBOSCIDEA
Elephantidae
Malayan Elephant Elephas maximus hirsutus 1.2.0
Tapiridae
Malayan Tapir Tapirus indicus 1.1.0
PERISSODACTYLA
Equidae
Common Zebra Equus burchelli 3.4.0
Horse (miniature) Equus caballus 2.0.0
Pony / Horse Equus caballus 2.4.0
Rhinocerotidae
White Rhinoceros Ceratotherium simum 1.2.0
ARTIODACTYLA
Suidae
Bearded Pigs Sus barbatus 3.2.2
Hippopotamidae
Pygmy hippo Hexaprotodon liberiensis 1.0.0
Nile Hippo Hippopotamus amphibius 3.2.0
Camelidae
Arabian Camel/Dromedary Camelus dromedarius 2.2.0
Guanaco Lama guanico 1.0.0
Tragulidae
Lesser Mousedeer Tragulus javanicus 0.1.1
Greater Mousedeer Tragulus napu 1.1.0
Cervidae
Axis/Spotted Deer Axis axis 19.16.20
Bawean Deer Axis kuhlii 3.3.0
Hog Deer Axis porcinus 5.10.4
Javan Deer Cervus timorensis 4.8.1
Sambar Deer Cervus unicolor equinus 7.9.1
Barking Deer/Muntjak Muntiacus muntjakpelharicus 2.12.0
Barasingha / Swamp deer Cervus duvauceli branderi 1.1.0
Giraffidae
Giraffe Giraffa camelopardalis 4.9.0
Red Lechwe Kobus leche leche 2.1.0
Sable Antelope Hippotragus niger 6.6.0
Bovidae
Ankole Cattle Bos taurus 3.4.0
Malayan Gaur Bos gaurus hubbacki 1.2.0
Indian Gaur Bos gaurus 8.3.0
Lowland Anoa Bubalus depressicornis 1.0.0
Serow Naemorhedus sumatraensis 0.1.0
Banteng Bos javanicus 18.7.0
Scimitar-Horned Oryx Oryx dammah 0.2.0
Oryx X Gemsbok Oryx hybrid 1.0.0
Nyala Tragelaphus angasi 1.1.0
Goat Capra hircus 9.7.0
Kirk's Dik - dik Madoqua kirkii 2.0.0
Dairy cattle Bos taurus 1.1.0
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Regal Angelfish
Pygoplites diacanthus
CENSUS
BIRD
STRUTHIONIFORMES
Struthionidae
Ostrich Struthio camelus 4.4.0
CASUARIIFORMES
Dromaiidae
Emu Dromaius novaehollandiae 3.3.20
Double-Wattled Cassowary Casuarius casuarius 0.0.1
SPHENISCIFORMES
Spheniscus
Humboldt Penguin Spheniscus humboldti 1.0.1
PELECANIFORMES
Pelencanidae
Eastern White Pelican Pelecanus onocrotalus 2.1.0
Pink-Backed Pelican Pelecanus rufescens 3.3.35
CICONIIFORMES
Phalacrocoracidae
Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo 0.1.0
Ardea
Little Green Heron Butroides virescens 2.2.2
Black Crowned Night Heron Nycticorax nycticorax 0.0.20
Cattle Egret Bubulcus ibis 1.1.1
Ciconiidae
Storm Stork Ciconia stormi 0.1.1
Marabou Stork Leptoptilos crumeniferus 0.0.1
Milky Stork Mycteria cinerea 12.12.46
Painted Stork Mycteria leucocephala 20.20.321
Milky x Painted Stork M. cinerea x M. leucocephala 0.0.8
Black-Neck Stork Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus 1.1.0
Threskiornithidae
Black -Headed Ibis Threskiornis melanocephalus 4.4.31
Hadada Ibis Bostrychia hagedash 0.0.1
African Spoonbill Platalea alba 2.2.2
Greater Flamingo Phoenicopterus ruber 24.20.22
Caribbean Flamingo Phoenicopterus ruber ruber 0.0.24
ANSERIFORMES
Anatidae
Lesser Tree Duck Dendrocygna javanica 1.0.0
Common/Swan Goose Anser cygnoides 2.1.1
Black Swan Cygnus atratus 1.1.0
Mandarin Duck Aix galericulata 2.1.0
Egyptian Goose Alopochen aegyptiacus 1.0.0
Mute Swan Cygnus olor 2.0.0
FALCONIFORMES
Accipitridae
White-Bellied Sea Eagle Haliaeetus leucogaster 1.1.0
Brahminy Kite Haliastur indus 0.0.7
Black Kite Milvus migrans 0.0.3
Crested Serpent Eagle Spilornis cheela 0.0.3
Blyth's Hawk Eagle Spizaeus alboniger 0.0.1
GALLIFORMES
Cracidae
Greater Currasow Crax rubra 1.1.0
Phasianidae
Chukar Alectoris chukar 0.0.7
Blue-Breasted Quail Coturnix chinensis 2.1.0
Great Argus Argusianus argus 8.4.6
Golden Pheasant Chrysolophus pictus 4.3.6
Ayam Serama Gallus gallus (Bantam) 4.4.10
Red Jungle Fowl Gallus gallus 1.2.0
Green Jungle Fowl Gallus varius 1.0.0
Crestless Fireback Lophura erythropthalma 8.8.16
Crested fireback Lophura ignita ignita 6.2.0
Silver Pheasant Lophura nycthemera 2.3.5
Common Peafowl Pavo cristatus 12.17.8
Mountain/Rothschild's
PeacockPheasant Polyplectron inopinatum 7.2.0
Malayan Peacock Pheasant Polyplectron malacense 7.5.20
Crested Guineafowl Guttera pucherani 0.0.1
Green Peafowl Pavo muticus 2.0.0
Helmeted Guineafowl Numida meleagris 0.0.2
GRUIFORMES
Rallidae
White-Breasted Water Hen Amaurornis phoenicurus 0.1.0
COLUMBIFORMES
Columbidae
Nicobar Pigeon Caloenas nicobarica 3.3.2
Emerald/Green-
Winged Dove Chalcophaps indica 5.3.0
JavaneseTurtle
/Collared Dove Streptopelia bitorquata 4.2.0
Spotted(Necked) Dove Streptopelia chinensis 4.3.1
Rock Dove Columba livia 0.0.82
Green Imperial Pigeon Ducula aenea 0.0.2
Pied Imperial Pigeon Ducula bicolor 1.1.6
Zebra/Peaceful Dove/Merbok Geopelia striata 4.0.0
Pink-Necked Green Pigeon Treron vernans 11.7.0
PSITTACIFORMES
Loriidae
Black Lorikeet Chalcopsitta atra 0.0.1
Rainbow Lory Trichoglossus haematodus 0.0.2
Chattering Lory Domicella garrula 0.0.2
Blue Crowned Hanging Parrot Loriculus galgulus 4.4.0
Cacatuidae
Salmon-Crested Cockatoo Cacatua moluccensis 1.0.0
Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo Cacatua galerita 0.3.0
Lesser Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo Cacatua sulphurea 0.1.0
Little Corella Cacatua sanguinea 0.0.2
Psittacidae
Fischer's Lovebird Agapornis fischeri 15.15.31
Black-Masked Lovebird Agapornis personatus 1.1.2
Lovebird (Masked x hybrid) Agapornis sp. 0.0.1
Blue and Yellow Macaw Ara ararauna 0.1.1
Green-Winged Macaw Ara chloropterus 1.0.1
Scarlet Macaw Ara macao 0.0.1
Eclectus Parrot Eclectus roratus 1.0.0
African Grey Parrot Psittacus erithacus 0.0.4
Lesser African Grey Parrot Psittacus erithacus 0.0.1
Blue-fronted Amazon Amazona aestiva 1.1.0
Ring-Necked/
Rose-Ringed Parakeet Psittacula krameri 2.0.0
White Cockatoo Cacatua alba 1.2.1
Patagonian conure Cyanoliseus patagonus 0.0.1
CUCULIFORMES
Musophadidae
White-Bellied Go-Away Bird Corythaixoides leucogaster 1.0.0
Cuculifdae
Koel Eudynamys scolopacea 3.3.0
STRIGIFORMES
Tytonidae
Barn Owl Tyto alba 0.0.3
Strigidae
Barred Eagle Owl Bubo sumatranus 0.0.5
Malay Buffy Fish Owl Ketupa ketupu 0.0.8
Scops Owl Otus ireneae 0.1.3
Spotted Wood Owl Strix seloputo 0.0.3
CORACIIFORMES
Bucerotidae
Oriental Pied Hornbill Anthracoceros albirostris 1.1.1
Black Hornbill Anthracoceros malayanus 2.2.0
Wrinkled Hornbill Aceros corrugatus 9.6.0
Wreathed Hornbill Aceros undulatus 1.3.0
White-Crested Hornbill Berenicornis comatus 1.1.0
Bushy-Crested Hornbill Anorrhinus galeritus 0.1.1
Greater Hornbill Buceros bicornis 4.6.1
Rhinoceros Hornbill Buceros rhinoceros 6.3.0
African Ground Hornbill Bucorvus leadbeateri 1.1.0
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Pygoplites diacanthus
CENSUS
PASSERIFORMES
Pycononotidae
Grey -Bellied Bulbul Pycnonotus cyaniventris 0.0.2
Stripe -Throated Bulbul Pycnonotus finlaysoni 0.0.2
Yellow-Vented Bulbul Pycnonotus goiavier 0.0.3
Red-Whiskered Bulbul Pycnonotus jocosus 0.0.4
Black-Crested Bulbul Pycnonotus melanicterus 0.0.2
Black-Headed Bulbul Pycnonotus atriceps 0.0.2
Straw-Crowned Bulbul Pycnonotus zeylanicus 1.1.0
Sooty-headed Bulbul Pycnonotus aurigaster 0.0.6
Collared Finch-Billed Bulbul Spizixos semitorques 0.0.1
Ochraceous Bulbul Alophoixus ochraceus 0.0.2
Irenidae
Gold-Fronted Leafbird Chloropsis aurifrons 0.0.5
Fairy Bluebird Irena puella 2.1.0
Muscicapidae
White-Rumped Shama Copsychus malabaricus 0.1.0
Magpie Robin Copsychus saularis 3.1.0
Black-Throated
Laughing Thrush Garrulax chinensis 0.0.1
Red-Tailed Laughing Thrush Garrulax milnei 0.0.1
Chestnut-Capped
Laughing Thrush Garrulax mitratus 0.0.1
White-Crested
Laughing Thrush Garrulax leucolophus 0.0.13
Pekin Robin/Red
Billed Leothrix Leiothrix lutea 0.0.1
Estrildidae
Java Sparrow Padda oryzivora 0.0.3
Ploceidae
Baya Weaver Ploceus philippinus 4.5.0
Sturmidae
Common Myna Acridotheres tristis 0.0.5
Hill Myna Gracula religiosa 0.0.1
Glossy Starling Aplonis panayensis 1.0.2
Oriolidae
Black-Naped Oriole Oriolus chinensis 0.0.2
Dicruridae
Ashy Drongo Dicrurus leucophaeus 0.0.1
Black Drongo Dicrurus macrocercus 0.0.1
Corvidae
Blue Magpie Urocissa erythrorhyncha 0.0.5
Capitonidae
Lineated Barbet Megalaima lineata 0.0.1
Golden-Whiskered Barbet Megalaima chrysopogon 0.0.1
Golden-Throated Barbet Megalaima franklinii 0.0.1
Brown Barbet Calorhamphus fuliginosus 0.0.2
REPTILES
CRYPTODIRA
Chelidae
Snake Neck Turtle Chelodina oblonga 0.1.0
Matamata Chelus fimbriatus 0.0.2
Emydidae cryptodira
River Terrapin/Tuntung Batagur baska 2.0.1
Malayan Painted Terrapin Callagur borneoensis 1.1.0
Malayan Box-Turtle Cuora amboinensis 9.8.7
Asian Leaf Turtle Cyclemys dentata 0.1.0
Big-Headed/Malaysian
Giant Turtle Orlitia borneensis 2.4.0
Giant Asian Pond Turtle Heosemys grandis 7.10.4
Black Terrapin Siebenrockiella crassicollis 0.2.2
Red-Eared Slider Trachemys scripta elegans 4.29.25
Alligator Snapping Turtle Macroclemys temminckii 0.0.1
Pig-nose Turtle Carettochelys insculpta 0.0.1
Testudinindae
Aldabra Tortoise Geochelone gigantae 3.1.0
Elongated Tortoise Indotestudo elongata 2.2.0
Asian Brown Tortoise Manouria emys emys 1.1.0
Black Asian Giant Tortoise Monouria emys phayrei 1.0.0
Star Tortoise Geochelone elegans 1.2.0
Leopard tortoise Geochelone pardalis 0.0.2
Trionychidae trionychinae
Asiatic Softshelled Turtle Trionyx/Amyda cartilagineus 2.1.3
CROCODYLIA
Crocodylidae crocodylinae
Estuarine Crocodile Crocodylus porosus 1.5.0
Siamese crocodile Crocodylus siamensis 0.1.0
Dwarf Crocodile Osteolaemus tetraspis 3.2.4
False Gavial Tomistoma schlegelii 2.2.7
Spectacled Caimen Caiman crocodilus 0.0.1
SAURIA
Gekkonidae
Leopard Gecko Eublepharis macularius 0.0.1
Iguanidae
Green Iguana Iguana iguana 6.0.3
Varanidae
Malayan Water Monitor Varanus salvator 1.1.0
Clouded Monitor Varanus bengalensis 0.0.2
Rough-Necked Monitor Varanus rudicollis 0.0.1
SERPENTES
Boidae
Green Anaconda Eunectes murinus 0.0.1
Boidae pythoninae
Short Tailed/Blood Python Python curtus 0.0.2
Burmese/Rock Python Python molurus bivittatus 1.0.1
Albino Burmese Python Python molurus bivittatus 1.2.0
Reticulated Python Python reticulatus 4.1.3
Royal/Ball Python Python regius 0.1.0
Xenopeltidae
Sunbeam Snake Xenopeltis unicolor 0.1.0
Acrochoridae
Elephant Trunk Snake Acrocordus javanicus 0.0.1
Colubridae
Oriental Whip Snake Ahaetulla prasina 0.0.5
Yellow-Ringed Cat Snake Boiga dendrophilia 0.0.2
Malayan Cave Racer Elaphe flavolineata 1.0.0
Cornsnake (Red Ratsnake) Elaphe guttata 0.0.1
Radiated Ratsnake Elaphe radiata 0.1.1
Red-Tailed Ratsnake Gonyosoma oxycephalum 1.1.1
Indochinese Rat Snake Pytas korros 0.0.1
Dark-headed Cat Snake Boiga nigriceps 0.0.2
Triangle keelback Xenochrophis trianguligerus 0.0.1
Orange necked keelback Macropisthodon flaviceps 0.0.1
Puff - faced Water Snake Homalopsis buccata 0.0.2
Elapidae
Monocellate Cobra Naja kaouthia 1.4.0
Central Asian/
Afganistan Cobra Naja naja oxiana 1.1.0
Common Spitting Cobra Naja sumatrana 0.0.3
King Cobra Ophiophagus hannah 1.1.0
Viperidae crotalinae
Malayan Pit Viper Calloselasma rhodostoma 1.0.0
Shore Pit Viper Trimeresurus
purpureomaculatus 1.3.0
White-Lipped Pit Viper Trimeresurus albolabris
albolabris 0.0.2
Wagler's Pit Viper Tropidolaemus wagleri 0.0.1
Big Eyed Pit Viper Trimeresurus macrops 0.0.1
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Pygoplites diacanthus
CENSUS
AMPHIBIAN
RANIDAE
White-lipped frog Rana raniceps 0.3.2
Poisonous Rock frog Rana hossi 0.0.6
Green Paddy frog Rana erythraea 0.6.4
Rough-sided frog Rana glandulosa 0.0.3
Malayan giant frog Limnonectes malesianus 0.0.1
Blyth's river frog Limnonectes blythii 0.0.1
Mahogany frog luctuosa 0.0.6
BUFONIDAE
Brown tree toad Pedostybes hosii 0.3.0
River toad Bufo asper 0.0.7
Collett's tree frog Polypedates colletti 0.0.6
Toad 0.0.3
MEGOPHRYIDAE
Asian horned frog Megophyrys nasuta 0.0.3
Montane horned frog Megophyrys longipes 0.1.0
RHACOPHORIDAE
Golden tree frog Polypedates lenconystax 3.6.0
Wallace's flying frog Rhacophorus nigropalmatus 0.0.3
Reinwardat's flying frog Rhacophorus reinwardti 0.0.5
Harlegnin tree frog Rhacophorus pardalis 0.0.1
Flying tree frog Rhacophorus dulitensis 0.0.14
Spotted tree frog Nyctixalus pictus 0.0.6
MICROHYLIDAE
Banded bull frog Kaloula pulchra 0.0.6
Tomato frog Dyscophus insularis 0.0.5
LEPTODACTYLIDAE
White's tree frog Pelodryds caerulea 0.0.1
FISH
FRESHWATER FISH ( NATIVE SPECIES )
Acanthuroidei
Horse-faced Loach
/Ikan Pasir Acantopsis dialuzona 0.0.1
Anabantidae
Climbing Perch/Puyu Anabas testudineus 0.0.7
Aplocheilidae
Whitespot/Kepala Timah Aplocheilus panchax 0.0.4
Bagridae
Black Lancer Bagrichthys hyselopterus 0.0.16
Marble Lancer Bagrichthys sp. 0.0.1
Comb Goby/Tilan Ctenotrypauchen microcephalus0.0.6
Asian Redtail Catfish
/Baung Kunyit Hemibagrus nemurus 0.0.5
Red-tailed Catfish Mystus micracanthus 0.0.3
Baung Belang Mystus nigriceps 0.0.2
Baung Akar Mystus planiceps 0.0.12
Striped Dwarf Catfish Mystus vittatus 0.0.1
Baung Tikus Mystus sp. 0.0.20
Baung Murai Mystus wyckii 0.0.1
Balitoridae
Hillstream Loach Gastromyzon spp. 0.0.43
Belonidae
Freshwater Garfish/Julong Xenentodon canciloides 0.0.11
Belontiidae
Javan Combtail/Tebakang Belontia hasselti 0.0.2
Bellicose Fighting Fish
/Belaga Betta bellica 0.1.0
- Betta chini 0.1.1
Crescent Betta Betta imbellis 0.3.4
Emerald-spot Fighting Fish/
Sepilai Merah Betta livida 0.4.5
Forest Fighting Fish Betta pugnax 0.0.7
Siamese Fighting Fish
/Pelaga Betta splendens 0.10.7
Dwarf Gourami Colisa lalia 0.0.2
Licorice Gourami/Karim Parosphromenus harveyi 0.0.7
Chocolate Gourami
/Biji Durian Sphaerichthys
osphromenoides 0.0.18
Pearl Gourami Trichogaster leeri 0.0.43
Moonlight Gourami Trichogaster microlepis 0.0.13
Two-Spot Gourami Trichogaster trichopterus 0.0.1
Blue Gourami Trichogaster trichopterus 0.0.14
Golden Gourami Trichogaster trichopterus 0.0.2
Croaking Gourami/Karim Trichopsis vittata 0.0.2
Snake skin Gourami Trichogaster pectoralis 0.0.10
Channidae
Blackwater Snakehead Channa bankanensis 0.0.3
Dwarf Snakehead/Bakap Channa gachua 0.0.1
Flower Snakehead
/Toman Bungah Channa marulioides 0.0.5
Giant Snakehead/Toman Channa micropeltes 0.0.2
Claridae
African Catfish Clarias gariepinus 0.0.3
Forest Walking Catfish
/Keli Hutan Clarias teijsmanni 0.0.1
Cobitidae
Loach Botia hymenophysa 0.0.3
Pakistani Loach Botia lohachata 0.0.2
Orange-finned Loach Botia modesta 0.0.10
Clown Loach Chromobotia macracanthus 0.0.41
Lesser Loach Lepidocephalus thermalis 0.0.4
Kuhli Loach Pangio kuhlii 0.0.35
Skunk Botia Yasuhikotakia morleti 0.0.84
Cyprinidae
Bala Shark Balantiocheilus melanopterus0.0.20
Tinfoil Barb/Lampam Sungai Barbonymus schwanenfeldii 0.0.11
Tinfoil Barb/Lampam Sungai Barbonymus sp. 0.0.12
Golden Barb Barbus sachsi 0.0.1
Dwarf Rasbora Boraras maculatus 0.0.30
Plain Goldfish Carassius sp. 0.0.5
Cherry Barb Copoeta titteya 0.0.3
Siamese Algae Eater
/Selimang Crossocheilus siamensis 0.0.28
Red-eyed Barb/Chemperas Cyclocheilichthys apogon 0.0.10
Koi/Japanese Carp Cyprinus carpio 0.0.22
Flying Fox/Selimang Batang Epalzeorhynchos kalopterus 0.0.31
Hampala/Sebarau Hampala macrolepidota 0.0.14
Krai Emas/Krai Kunyit Hypsibarbus pierrei 0.0.32
Black Shark / Jenkua Labeo chrysophekadion 0.0.39
Red-finned Shark Labeo erythrurus 0.0.22
Rohu Labeo rohita 0.0.3
Lomah/Lemek Labiobarbus ocellatus 0.0.17
Kawan Labiobarbus sp. 0.0.16
Sultan Fish/ Jelawat Leptobarbus hoevenii 0.0.16
- Lobocheilus bo 0.0.1
Batu Ulu Lobocheilus sp. 0.0.1
Bulat Lobocheilus sp. 0.0.1
Apollo Shark Luciosoma sp. 0.0.15
Ikan Daun Neolissochilus soroides 0.0.13
Silver Sharkminnow/Terbol Osteochilus hasselti 0.0.39
Ikan Rong Osteochilus microcephalus 0.0.16
Tengas Poropuntius dearatus 0.0.43
Jullien's Barb/Temoleh Probarbus jullieni 0.0.17
Two spot Barb/Tebal Sisik Puntius binotatus 0.0.8
Tenggalan Puntius bulu 0.0.8
Malayan Clown Barb/Bagoh Puntius dunckeri 0.0.57
Melon Barb Puntius fasciata 0.0.14
Javanese Barb/Lampan Jawa Puntius gonionotus 0.0.5
Six-banded Barb Puntius hexazona 0.0.15
T-Barb/Bagoh Puntius lateristriga 0.0.2
Lined Barb/Striped Barb Puntius lineatus 0.0.95
Gold-finned Barb/Pipi Merah Puntius orphoides 0.0.15
Rhombo Barb Puntius rhomboocellatus 0.0.8
Tiger Barb/Pelampong Jaring Puntius tetrazona 0.0.35
Greater Scissortail
/Bada Seluang Rasbora caudimaculata 0.0.35
Head-band Rasbora
/Bada Seluang Rasbora cephalotaenia 0.0.3
Elegant Rasbora Rasbora elegans 0.0.39
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Regal Angelfish
Pygoplites diacanthus
CENSUS
Einthoven's/Blue
Line Rasbora Rasbora einthovenii 0.0.56
Black Stripe Rasbora Rasbora gracilis 0.0.3
Harlequin Rasbora Rasbora hengeli 0.0.21
Harlequin Rasbora Rasbora heteromorpha 0.0.25
- Rasbora jayarami 0.0.19
Redstripe Rasbora Rasbora pauciperforata 0.0.223
Two-spot Rasbora Rasbora sumatrana 0.0.27
Scissortail Rasbora Rasbora trilineata 0.0.32
Green-eye Rasbora Rasbora sp. 0.0.48
White Cloud Minnow Tanichthys albonubes 0.0.1
Glowlight Rasbora Trigonostigma hengeli 0.0.25
Blue-fin Kelah/Kelah Tor duoronensis 0.0.4
Malaysian Mahseer/Kelah Tor tambroides 0.0.20
Dasyatidae
Freshwater Stingray Himantura sp. 0.0.3
Datnioididae
Finescale Tigerfish Datnioides microlepis 0.0.3
Eleotrididae
Marbled Goby/Ketutu Oxyeleotris marmorata 0.0.9
Gobidae
Bumblebee Goby Brachygobius sp. 0.0.27
Helostomatidae
Kissing Gourami Helostoma temmincki 0.0.2
Hemiramphidae
Forest Halfbeak/Julong Dermogenys pusilla 0.0.43
Luciocephalidae
Pikehead/Tembok Tebing Luciocephalus pulcher 0.0.6
Mastacembelidae
Fire Eel/Tilan Mastacembelus erythrotaenia 0.0.5
Zig zag Eel/Tilan Mastacembelus armatus 0.0.7
Nandidae
Bornean Leaf Fish/Patung Nandus nebulosus 0.0.7
Banded Leaf Fish/Patung Pristolepis fasciata 0.0.3
Notopteridae
Clown Featherback/Belida Chitala sp. 0.0.1
Spotted Knife Fish/Belida Chitala sp. 0.0.6
Common Knifefish/Potak
/Belida Notopterus notopterus 0.0.1
Royale Feather Back Chitala blanci 0.0.1
Osphronemidae
Giant Gourami Osphronemus goramy 0.0.3
Golden Giant Gourami Osphronemus goramy 0.0.4
Sabah Giant Gourami Osphronemus goramy 0.0.6
Osteoglossidae
Kelisa Scleropages sp. 0.0.1
Pangasiidae
Shortbarbel Pangasius/Patin Pangasius micronemus 0.0.5
Patin Buah Pangasius nasutus 0.0.13
Yellowtail Catfish/Patin Pangasius pangasius 0.0.3
Albino Patin Pangasius sutchi 0.0.1
Siluridae
Glass Catfish Kryptopterus bicirrhis 0.0.24
Lais Kryptopterus cryptopterus 0.0.1
Tapah Wallago leerii 0.0.6
Sisoridae
Dwarf Goonch/Kenarak Bagarius yarrelli 0.0.2
Wrinkled Bellied Cat Fish
/ Depu Glyptothorax major 0.0.1
Tetraodontidae
Brown Puffer Tetraodon palembangensis 0.0.2
Green Puffer Tetraodon nigroviridis 0.0.4
Micro Puffer Tetraodon sp. 0.0.8
FRESHWATER FISH ( NON-NATIVE SPECIES )
Adrianichthyidae
Rice Fish Oryzias latipes 0.0.8
Apteronotidae
Black Ghost Knife Fish Apteronotus albifrons 0.0.1
Callichthyidae
Leopard Cory Corydoras trilineatus 0.0.8
Catostomidae
Chinese Sucker Myxocyprinus asiaticus 0.0.3
Characidae
Glass Bloodfin Tetra Aphyocharax anisitsi 0.0.7
Big Scale Astyanx Astyany sp. 0.0.3
Pacu Colossoma macropomum 0.0.16
Glowlight Tetra Hemigrammus erythronus 0.0.9
Head-and-taillight Tetra Hemigrammus ocellifer 0.0.17
Rummy Nose Tetra Hemigrammus rhodostomus 0.0.26
Black Neon Tetra Hyphessobrycon
herbertaxelrodi 0.0.3
Black Phantom Tetra Hyphessobrycon megalopterus 0.0.6
Serpae Tetra Hyphessobrycon serpae 0.0.17
Silver Dollar Metynnis schreitmuelleri 0.0.19
Emperor Tetra Nematobrycon amphiloxus 0.0.4
Cardinal Tetra Paracheirodon axelrodi 0.0.7
Congo Tetra Phenacogrammus interruptus 0.0.12
Penguin Tetra Thayeria boehlkei 0.0.18
Cichlidae
Midas Cichlid Amphilophus citrinellus 0.0.143
Jewel Cichlid Hemichromis bimaculatus 0.0.3
Tilapia Oreochromis mossambicus 0.0.112
Manguenese Parachromis manguenese 0.0.2
Angelfish Pterophyllum scalare 0.0.8
Angelfish (Albino) Pterophyllum scalare 0.0.5
Zebra Tilapia Tilapia sp. 0.0.234
Tiger Tilapia Tilapia mariae 0.0.2
Tropheus Cichlid Tropheus sp. 0.0.5
Cobitidae
Burmese Loach Lepidocephalichthys berdmorei 0.0.20
Cyprinidae
Pearl Danio Danio albolineatus 0.0.28
Lepisosteidae
Alligator Gar Atractosteus spatula 0.0.4
Loricariidae
Suckermouth Catfish Hypostomus plecostomus 0.0.28
Golden Otocinclus Otocinclus affinis 0.0.9
Melanotaeniidae
Threadfin Rainbowfish Iriatherina werneri 0.0.20
Boesman's Rainbowfish Melanotaenia boesmani 0.0.3
Blue Rainbowfish Melanotaenia caerulea 0.0.9
MacCulloch's Rainbow Fish Melanotaenia maccullochi 0.0.4
Dwarf Rainbowfish Melanotaenia praecox 0.0.17
Osphronemidae
Paradise Fish Macropodus opercularis 0.0.3
Osteoglossidae
Arapaima/Pirarucu Arapaima gigas 0.0.4
Silver Arowana Osteoglossum bicirrhosum 0.0.3
Pimelodidae
Red-tailed Catfish Phractocephalus hemeliopterus 0.0.3
Polypterus
Marbled Birchir Polypterus bichir 0.0.2
SALTWATER FISH
Balistidae
Triggerfish Monacanthus chinensis 0.0.2
Monodactylidae
Fingerfish
/Gedebangnyior-nyior Monodactylus sebae 0.0.5
Moonfish Monodactylus argenteus 0.0.3
Cat Shark/Yu Bodoh Chiloscyllium confusum 0.0.1
Scatophagidae
Mono Scat/Spotted Butterfly/
Ketang Scatophagus argus 0.0.1
Siganidae
Pearl Rabbitfish/Dengkis Siganus sp. 0.0.1
Toxotidae
Archer Fish/Sumpit-sumpit Toxotes jaculatrix 0.0.1
Archer Fish/Sumpit-sumpit Toxotes microlepis 0.0.4
INVERTEBRATES
CRUSTACEANS
GIant Freshwater Prawn Macrobrachium rosenbergii 0.0.46
Arachnids
Red Knee Tarantula Brachypelma smithi 0.0.1
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Hibiscus
Hibiscus rosa sinensis
APPRECIATION
The Council wishes to place on record its appreciation and thanks to our president,
Y.Bhg. Dato’ Ismail Hutson and to all the vice-presidents, for their support, guidance and
encouragement. The Council also takes this opportunity to record its appreciation and
thanks to the following individuals, firms and organisations for their support and
assistance.
The Federal Government
The Selangor State Government
Y.B. Minister of Natural Resources and Environment and Officers of his Ministry
Y.B. Minister of Agriculture and Officers of his Ministry
Y.B. Minister of Tourism and Officers of her Ministry
Y.A.B. Menteri Besar Selangor Darul Ehsan and Officers of State Government
Y.Bhg. Datuk Bandar and Officers of Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur
Donors and Sponsors
Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP)
Department of Fisheries
Department of Veterinary Services
Veterinary Research Institute Malaysia (VRI)
National Respiratory Institute
Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (FRIM)
Majlis Perbandaran Ampang Jaya (MPAJ)
SIRIM Berhad
Tourism Malaysia
Selangor Tourism Action Board
Members of the Malaysian Press
Radio Television Malaysia
Media Prima Berhad (TV3, NTV7, 8TV, TV9)
ASTRO
Polis Diraja Malaysia (PDRM)
Universiti Malaya (UM)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
MARA College (Banting)
Institute of Medical Research (IMR)
Members of MAZPA
Members of SEAZA
Members of WAZA
Amphibian Ark
World Pheasant Association (WPA)
All Zoo Committee Members
Zoo Volunteers
We thank all those individuals, organisations and well wishers too numerous to mention
by name, for their help, encouragement and support.
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