Family travel
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KL: A to Z Fun Things To Do & Places To Visit With Kids
A final version from A to Z in a flip page book. Enjoy! Please wait while it loads.
Illustrations are done in AI and the book is based on my own experience visiting places in KL with my son.
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Putrajaya: Putra Square
I’m the kind who likes to take pictures so whenever, my husband has free times, we will get in the car and just drive anywhere. So one fine day in July 2009, we ended up revisiting Putrajaya. We parked at Putra Square and did some walking, to the Promenade as well as the Putra Bridge.
The Putra Square (Dataran Putra in Malay Language) is a city square located opposite the Prime Minister’s office complex, Perdana Putra, in Putrajaya, Malaysia. The square has been used for festivals such as the Malaysian Independence Day parade and features flagpoles flying Malaysian states’ flags. The 300 meter circular Putra Square is bounded by Perdana Putra, Putra Mosque, Putra Bridge and the Promenade Shopping Mall.
A view from the Promenade – we can see a part of 650 hectares man-made lake as well as Seri Wawasan Bridge from here. I’m not sure of the name of the building right in the center (do let me know, thanks).
Seri Wawasan Bridge
While capturing the beautiful view, we saw movements from the lake!! My husband said it was Lampam Jawa fish. The fish was quite big, about one and a half feet. I bet there are more bigger ones!
There’s a children’s playground area near the Promenade.
Situated on the right of the Promenade is The Putra Mosque, while Putra Bridge on the left side.
The Putra Mosque (Masjid Putra in Malay language) is the principal mosque of Putrajaya, Malaysia. Putra Bridge (Jambatan Putra in Malay language) is the main bridge in Putrajaya, Malaysia. It has been designed to be a special feature of Putrajaya and with a span of 435 metres, this bridge connects the Government Precinct to the Mixed Development Precinct and links Putra Square with the
Boulevard (yet to discover this area).I couldn’t believe myself that I actually didn’t take pictures of Perdana Putra that day but here’s one (on the left, click to see larger image) I took after having dinner at Alamanda Shopping Mall few weeks later. I did have pictures of it (taken back in 2006) and ourselves on a boat in the lake but I couldn’t find it, I have more than 10 thousand pictures already! I know I should’ve renamed pictures in my storage. The quality was rather bad but I promise to take nicer ones when I revisit Putrajaya again.
Till then and I end this post with a picture of a hummingbird sucking nectar from red iris:
Red Canna is planted heavily just besides the escalator that leads to the promenade.
Related links:
– Putrajaya (corporate)
– Putrajaya Portal
– Putrajaya @ Wikipedia -
KL: DinoTrek 2 at KLCC PetroSains
Last July, my son was into dinosaurs and he would browse the internet, youtube and books to feed his insatiable needs for more information about them. He even drafted out a dinosaur game!
I’m not sure how to play it but basically I just have to press the round button and he would do all the effects himself.
Looking at his enthusiasm, my husband suggested that we bring him to see ‘real’ dinosaurs at DinoTrek 2 Exhibition, PetroSains KLCC.
My son was all excited! From the moment we stepped in until the moment we stepped out, his questions were endless! He really had fun that day and made us promised to come back again to see the dinosaurs.
I think DinoTrek 2 is a great exhibition to bring your children to. It is educational and fun!
So if you happen to be in KLCC, do stop by the DinoTrek 2. It showcases 5 types of dinosaurs and they are Protoceratops, Spinosaurus, Stegosaurus, Tyrannosaurus Rex and Velociraptors.
Protoceratops, Spinosaurus & Stegosaurus (click to enlarge)
Fun filled interactive games like Dino Chase, betend, Dino Puzzle, Dino Dig, Dino Quiz, Dino Dance, Dino Quest will keep your children (and you) entertained!
Dino Dig & Dino Puzzle (click to enlarge)
For your information, DinoTrek was first opened to the public in 2002 before venturing out in 2004 to make it even bigger, DinoTrek 2. Aims to remind us all to be open to the possibilities of what history may have been, DinoTrek 2 helps demystify common myths associated with these prehistoric creatures
If you want to visit the PetroSains, below is a bit info about DinoTrek2.
Operating schedule:
Weekdays (Tuesday to Friday) – 9.30am until 4.30pm
Saturday/Sunday/Public Holidays – 9.30am – 5.30pm
Monday – Closed (except on public holidays)Admission:
Child below 4 – Free
Child (5 to 12 years old) – RM3.00
Adults – RM6.00Contact:
Petrosains, The Discovery Centreâ„¢
Level 4, Suria KLCC
PETRONAS Twin Towers
50088 Kuala Lumpur
Info/ Booking Line: +603-2331 8181Related links:
Dinotrek2 @ PetroSains
PetroSains MapHere’s one more cute dinosaur sketch by Yassin:
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Zoo Negara
Finally! After more than 20 years, I revisited Zoo Negara (National Zoo) today for the 3rd time. The first visit was when I was 10 and second time was when I was 19. The trip to the zoo is actually less than half an hour from my home but I do not know why it took me so long to revisit the place. Went only with my son as husband got to go to work. We had fun calling out to the animals while waving at them. It was like meeting long lost friends, really 😀
Here are some pictures from the zoo (click to enlarge):
A bit info about Zoo Negara
Zoo Negara Malaysia is managed by the Malaysian Zoological Society, a non-governmental organization established to create the first local zoo for Malaysians. Zoo Negara is now 46 years old and has matured into a well-known zoo all around the world. Zoo Negara has a total of over 5137 animals from 459 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish.Zoo Negara covers 110 acres of land which is situated only 5km from the city of Kuala Lumpur. Over the years, the zoo has transformed itself to an open concept zoo with over 90% of its animals kept in spacious exhibits with landscape befitting its nature.
Exhibits include Reptile Park, Monkey/Lesser Apes, Malaysian Elephants, Lake Birds, Bird Aviary, Nocturnal Exhibits, Wallaby/Kangaroo, Humbolt Penguin*, Children’s World, Bear Complex, Savannah Walk, Nile Hippopotamus, Mammal Kingdom, Freshwater Aquaria, Cat Walk and Ape Center.
*Humbolt is currently out of sight as its house is under renovation to accommodate his friends.Opening hour
9.00am to 5.00pm daily.Admission
Local
Adult – RM20
Children – RM6
Senior citizen (above 60) – RM6.00Tourists
Adult – RM30
Children – RM15Multi-Animal Show
(Sea Lion / Macaques / Macaws)
Daily: 11.00 am & 3.00 pm / 3.30 pm (Friday)Contact
Zoo Negara, Hulu Kelang
68000 Ampang, Selangor Darul Ehsan
Tel: +603-41083422/7/8Amenities includes resting huts/shelters and benches, restrooms, refreshment kiosks, souvenir shop, restaurant, photo corners, ample parking space and prayer room.
Related links
Zoo Negara website
Zoo Exhibits Map
Package RatesZoo Negara map
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KL: Butterfly Park
The last time I went to the Butterfly Park was with Yassin on December 2006 and for some reasons I had forgotten to post pictures. The only thing I published was my drawing on Yassin and his encounter with a particular butterfly!
And today for the second time, I went there again with husband and son. The Butterfly Park is pretty much the same except maybe for the admission fee. The last time I went it was RM5 for adults and RM1 for children. Now it is RM8 and RM4 respectively. Extra RM1 for camera. But I’m not complaining; it’s worth it, the butterflies are pretty!
Some butterflies are friendly too!
The Butterfly Park is actually a mini tropical rain forest within the city that consists of more than 6,000 butterflies and 15,000 plants.
Contributing to Butterfly Park’s beautiful landscape is a uniquely designed hydro-pond built with a limestone path right in the center.
Facilities in the park include an informative insect museum.
There is also a nursery and breeding area for the butterflies as well as a souvenir shop near the exit selling local handicrafts, fridge magnets, t-shirts, caps, bags, framed butterflies and many more. My husband bought me floral-print red and black totebag (click on left bag thumbnail).A bit info about the park:
The park is located within walking distance of KL Birds Park. As the park did not have official website (I’ve searched in the net but couldn’t find it), here is the contact number of the park as well as other details:
Contact Details
Worldclass Garden Sdn Bhd
Butterfly Park
Jalan Cenderasari,
50480 Kuala Lumpur.
Tel: +6(03)2693 4907/4799
Fax: +6(03)2693 7066Operation Hours and Admission
Open: 9am – 6pm (Daily)Admission
Locals: RM8 (Adults), RM4 (Children), RM 1 (Camera)
Tourists: RM18 (Adults), RM8 (Children), RM1 (Camera)Location Map
View KL Butterfly Park in a larger map
My moleskine: 22 pages more to go!
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Kuala Lumpur: Birds Park
Still have a lot of pictures from my January 2009 visit to KL Birds Park that I haven’t got the chance to edit and publish yet. I am making time today to do just that.
Click on thumbnails to see larger
My all-time favourite – Lesser Flamingos. I love observing their synchronised courtship dance; mesmerising!
Above are just some of the beautiful birds that can be found in KL Birds Park. If you like to see more, do visit the park and you’ll be amazed to see that some birds are actually friendly…well that is if you have sunflower seeds in your palm…
My son feeding the friendly lorikeets. Feeding time is at 12.00pm daily.
A bit info about the park:
KL Birds Park is one of the largest covered bird park in the world and houses more than 5,000 birds: 90% locals, 10% imported. Birds Park main attractions are the Free-Flight Walk-in Aviary, Brahminy Land, Flamingo Pond, Hornbill Park, World of Parrots, Feathered Friends Photo Booth, Flightless Birds Area, Oriental Birds Aviary, Waterfall Aviary, Amphitheater and Bird Gallery & Education Center.
The park is open daily from 9.00am to 6.00pm (including weekends and public holidays). Admission for adult and children (with MyKad & MyKid) is RM15 and RM6 respectively. For tourists, admission for adult is RM42 and children RM32. Amenities includes visitors’ information counter, restrooms, multi-purpose function room, children’s playground, refresment kiosks, souvenir shop, restaurant, resting huts/shelters and benches, ample parking space and prayer room.Relevant links
KL Birds Park Website
– location map
– dos and don’ts
– daily activitiesLast but not least, here are some drawings I did in my moleskine watercolor journal:
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Kuala Lumpur: KLCC Aquaria
This is one of my favourite and was taken by my husband at KLCC Aquaria.
silhouette of Yassin and me (photo by my husband, Zaim)My family and I visited Aquaria early this year and I got to snap few good photos and drew some for my self-challenge Nature Study Moleskine Project.
KLCC Aquaria is few minutes walk from KLCC Park and admission fee for adult (with MyKad) is RM28, children (with MyKid) RM22. For tourist, it’ll be RM38 and RM26 respectively. Free admission for infant and RM18 for senior citizen above 60 years old.
Aquaria opens daily from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm. Last ticket sales and admission is at 7.00pm. You can view the location map >HERE<
Facilities includes wheelchairs / ramps for the handicapped, baby changing room, reestrooms, photo printing kiosk and many more.
Once you’re in, you’ll be on the ‘Journey of Water’ which is divided into 6 zones, The Highland, Jewels of The Jungle, Flooded Forest, The Coast, The Living Reef and The Living Ocean.
Credit/Source : KLCC Aquaria
If you’re on the right time, you got to view feeding sessions at The Living Ocean zone. Anyway, here’s a table on the feeding sessions:
Here are random pictures I captured (click to see larger version).
Red-bellied Piranha, frog and dunno what!
Axolotl, alligator and gecko
School of fish, arowana and lionfish
Yassin and his dad, shark and feeding session…The Do’s & Don’ts
1. No littering in the aquarium
2. No food and drinks allowed inside the aquarium
3. Visitors are not allowed to feed the fish
4. Frightening animals is strictly prohibited
5. Flash photography is not allowed
6. Visitors are not allowed to knock on the exhibit glass
7. No smoking allowedFinally, here are some drawings from my visit to Aquaria.
