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18,314 visitors flock to Zoo Melaka, queueing from 6:30 a.m.
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18,314 visitors flock to Zoo Melaka, queueing from 6:30 a.m.

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Zoo Melaka recorded 18,314 visitors during a free-entry National Day programme, exceeding its target of 10,000.
  • Visitors from several Malaysian states began queuing at 6:30 a.m., although the zoo opened at 9 a.m.
  • Zoo officials said the event ran smoothly, with preparations covering operations, cleanliness, security and crowd movement.

Zoo Melaka drew 18,314 visitors for a free-entry programme marking Malaysia’s 2026 National Day celebrations, surpassing the initial target of 10,000.

The zoo closed its gates at 4 p.m. after visitors arrived from Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Johor and Pahang. Although entry began at 9 a.m., people had already formed queues by 6:30 a.m.

A zoo spokesperson said attendance reached 9,095 by 12:30 p.m. and climbed to 13,222 by 2:30 p.m. The programme ended without reported problems, with officials citing preparations for operations, cleanliness, security and managing visitor movement.

The number of visitors shows a very encouraging response. People came early with their families to take advantage of free entry for National Day.

— Zoo Melaka spokespersonThe spokesperson described the strong turnout for the National Day programme.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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