Malaysia

  • family,  Family travel,  FT of Malaysia,  Kuala Lumpur,  Malaysia,  TRAVEL/HOLIDAYS

    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!

    dino game by yassin

    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

    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!

    dinodig dinopuzzle

    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 – RM6.00

    Contact:
    Petrosains, The Discovery Centreâ„¢
    Level 4, Suria KLCC
    PETRONAS Twin Towers
    50088 Kuala Lumpur
    Info/ Booking Line: +603-2331 8181

    Related links:
    Dinotrek2 @ PetroSains
    PetroSains Map

    Here’s one more cute dinosaur sketch by Yassin:

    dino by yassin

  • FT of Malaysia,  Kuala Lumpur,  Malaysia,  Travel illo,  watercolor

    Illustrated postcard

    I am truly sorry that I forgot to attach the download link when posting this postcard illustration (IV) few days ago. I’ve updated in the post and here’s the link:

    illustrated postcard IV

    Download as print postcard: KL Illustrated Postcard IV
    Resolution: 300dpi, jpg, 1.8MB

    Talk about postcard, today I received a very special postcard from a very special friend, Nessa!!!! Thank you Nessa! I love the postcard! Urmm I mean I love the fact that you sent me the illustrated postcard!

    😀

    postcard from nessa

  • Ampang,  Family travel,  Malaysia,  Selangor,  yassin

    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):
    zoo negara main entrance zoo direction zoo_aquarium

    zoo_seal zoo_gianttort zoo_elly

    zoo_giraffe zoo_hippo zoo_sunbear

    zoo_tiger zoo_peace

    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) – RM6.00

    Tourists
    Adult – RM30
    Children – RM15

    Multi-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: +603-41083422/7/8

    Amenities 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 Rates

    Zoo Negara map


    View Zoo Negara (National Zoological Park) KL in a larger map
     

  • family,  Family travel,  FT of Malaysia,  Kuala Lumpur,  Malaysia,  moleskine,  nature/still life,  Travel illo,  TRAVEL/HOLIDAYS,  watercolor

    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!

    yet to find the species name

    Some butterflies are friendly too!

    bpark_perch2
    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.

    bpark_brown bpark_charaxes bpark_black

    bpark_euploea bpark_mating bpark_monarchlike

    Contributing to Butterfly Park’s beautiful landscape is a uniquely designed hydro-pond built with a limestone path right in the center.

    bprk_pond

    Facilities in the park include an informative insect museum.

    bpark_edu

    bpark_fbagThere 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 7066

    Operation 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
    Here are some drawings from my moleskine:

    ms_bfly02

    ms_bfly01

    My moleskine: 22 pages more to go!