Showing posts with label KL Tower. Show all posts
Showing posts with label KL Tower. Show all posts

Sunday, 9 September 2018

KL Tower Mini Zoo – 9 September 2018



KL Tower Mini Zoo Farm is located next to the main entrance of KL Tower. Certain animals are allowed to roam freely in their designated sections.

It was Agung’s birthday so we decided to meet at 10am (opening time) at the entrance to avoid the crowd. However, KL Tower was already full with tourists by the time we arrived. Luckily we managed to get a parking space near the entrance of the Mini Zoo.

You can get the tickets at the entrance. We managed to get our tickets at 50% off the original price from a roadshow in a shopping mall.   

Check out the ticket prices

Parrots to welcome you

Here we go......
We were given our wrist bands and the map of the Mini Zoo. Here are the sections that we went to:

Mini Jungle

When we entered, there was a friendly goat that greeted us. Also, there were tortoises and a cute wallaby inside a human made pouch. There were other animals like snakes and chickens. Snakes were inside the aquariums while the chickens were roaming freely.






Dusky Wallaby
The explanation


Spot that blotted snake



Albino Golden Python
Falabella Stable

Small breed of horses that were somewhere else and not at their stable at the time we were there. 

Bird Aviary

We saw some birds and pigeons flying around. There will be someone giving you food for you to feed the birds and small parrots. But do watch out for birds’ poo as they are flying all over your head.  





Alpaca

You can feed this animal.

Scarecrow before reaching the Alpaca






Longkang Fishing

Kids just love catching fishes. Unfortunately, there were not many fishes and they were afraid and all hiding from the humans. There were nets and buckets available for you to catch and then to release them back into the longkang.



Jungle Café and Gift House

We thought it’s the end of the Mini Zoo when we saw the Gift House, but it’s not. There is another part and you need to walk passed the Gift House. In the café, you can buy snacks and ice cream. You can get t-shirts, toys and souvenirs from the Gift House.




Pet Village

At this section, you will be able to pet and feed the rabbits, guinea pigs and tortoises.  





Albino Long Tailed Macaque

You will be able to see some scorpions, millipede and sugar glider before reaching the albino enclave. The albino is also known as the “Snow White”. It’s quite interesting to see this kind of monkeys.


Searching for "kutu" (lies)

Nice to observe them



Raccoon

You will be able to feed the cute and cuddly teddy bear raccoons.




What to bring?

During your visit, best to bring the following:-

  1. Mosquito repellant. We were not being bitten but mosquito patches would be good
  2. A bottle of water
  3. Poncho or umbrella just in case it’s raining
  4. Cap or hat if it’s really sunny and to protect you from the birds’ poo
  5. Sanitizer and wet wipes (basins and soap are provided)
  6. A change of clothes (just in case). Once you are sweaty, you are smelly.

Overall & Verdict

  • You need at least 1 ½ - 2 hours at the zoo
  • A great place to entertain your kids
  • An educational tour
  • Mini zoo and not so smelly

Comparison with Farm In The City

  • Small and not that smelly
  • Less animals to see but still good fun for the kids and adults
  • You can view the animals very quickly in a short amount of time
  • No riding on ponies
  • No food to eat at the café, just snacks and ice creams

The details:

KL Tower Mini Zoo
Menara Kuala Lumpur
Lot 6, Ground Floor
Jalan Punchak
Off Jalan P. Ramlee
50250 Kuala Lumpur
Tel: 03-2022 3943
Operating Hours:
365 days from 10.00a.m. – 9.00 p.m.
Email: kltower.minizoo@gmail.com


Monday, 28 March 2016

Dinner in the Sky - 6 August 2015

From Dining in the Dark to Dinner in the Sky, I had to do it no matter what. What can I say, MY PASSION AND OBSESSION WITH HEIGHTS. It is not everyday you can eat your dinner by Hilton's finest chef from Germany, Chef Marc Fery, suspended in a platform, 50 metres (150 feet) above KL City skyline.

We were there an hour early and had to register ourselves. We were not allowed to choose our seats. Of course, I would very much like the seats where my back is facing the KLCC tower but we got the seats that are viewing the KLCC tower. Oh well........

We waited for more than an hour for our ride as there was a birthday dinner before ours. Our session was supposed to be 10pm. When the platform landed, they had to clean the place, make preparations and bring the ingredients onto the platform for the next dinner.

We were ushered to our seats based on our seat numbers and the crew fasten our seat belts. Then off we went at 10.45pm. We were given a brief introduction of what to do and not to do during take off.

We were then served a 5 course fine dining menu of:-

House-smoked duck breast with bean sprout salad 
with 'Hoisin' vinaigrette and passionfruit drops

 Tomato soup infused with double-pressed virgin olive oil, 
mini herb focaccia and Irish Kelly Galway oyster 
and homemade Yuzu caviar (my favourite)

 Miso black cod, Thai asparagus with poached Daikon

  Braised Wagyu Beef Cheek, caramelized red onion,
carrot and green pea puree

 Crunchy hazelnut and chocolate cake with exotic gel.

VERDICT: It is certainly worth your $$ to have the dinner and to be at the platform. The experience is breathtaking and amazing and something you will never forget in a lifetime.

Will I do it AGAIN? YES, if somebody is willing to sponsor me a ticket to ride. The ticket was RM599.00 per person.

Check out the pictures below:






All ready to go on board


Our menu for the night

Pay extra for drinks

All getting ready to serve

So high up









Picture with the chef

We enjoyed the night