MY · Terengganu · 4.30°N 103.39°E

kemaman zoo

White Bengal tiger cubs, hundreds of animals and a splash pool, just outside Chukai.

Best time
Open all year. March to October is drier; November and December bring the heaviest monsoon rain. Mornings are cooler for walking round.
How long
Half a day
Getting there
About 3.5–4 hours' drive from KL on the East Coast Expressway, then about 15 minutes from Chukai. Or fly from KL to Kuantan (about 45 minutes) and drive about 1 hour 15 minutes.
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MY · Terengganukemaman zoo4.30°N 103.39°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,White Bengal tiger cubs, hundreds of animals and a splash pool, just outside Chukai.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingKemaman ZooMY, Terengganu
KLkemaman zoo
≈ 229 km from KL, as the crow flies

A council-run zoo and recreation park at Bukit Takal, just outside Chukai, and one of the busiest family outings on the east coast. It has about 380 animals, and three white Bengal tiger cubs born here in March 2026 went on show in July.

Makan

  1. Kopi and roti bakarAt Chukai's old kopitiams, such as Hai Peng, before you go.Map ↗
  2. SatarSpiced fish paste grilled in banana-leaf parcels, sold by the roadside around Kemaman.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. The white tigersThe parents came from Cape Town in 2024, and their three cubs are the zoo's newest stars.Map ↗
  2. The zoo loopWalk past the enclosures at the kids' pace, with rest stops along the way.Map ↗
  3. The poolA splash pool for the kids, with its own ticket.Map ↗
  4. The gardensOrchid and herb gardens and a hanging bridge in the green grounds around the zoo.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Arrive at opening time. Weekends (Friday and Saturday in Terengganu) and school holidays have been packed since the tiger cubs arrived.
  • Pack swimwear and a change of clothes if the kids will want the pool.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.