Animal Viewing Impacts:

PETRONAS Gateway to Asia Malayan Tapir Viewing: ‘Sempurna’ and her female calf ‘Nyawa’ have daily access to either the main indoor habitat or the outdoor habitat from 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. They’ll also have access to their behind-the-scenes space and may choose to spend time there, so viewing isn’t always guaranteed. Thank you for your understanding.

West Gate Closure

Due to significant construction activities in and around Imagine Asia, the zoo’s West Gate will remain closed for the 2025 season and is expected to remain closed until at least 2028/2029. This necessary step supports the safe movement of visitors while we undertake exciting improvements to animal habitats and visitor experiences.

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The Tapir-fect Name is Here!

September 23, 2025 | 1 minute read

It’s official — our very first Malayan tapir calf has a name! After a close vote with our friends and partners at PETRONAS, we’re thrilled to introduce…

‘Nyawa’!

Her name, pronounced ‘NYA-wah’, means “life” in Malay — a perfect fit for this curious, spunky, and utterly adorable little calf.

Catch Nyawa with mom ‘Sempurna’ in the main indoor habitat daily from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., where she’s already stealing hearts with her playful personality!

Please note that Sempurna and Nyawa have access to their back-of-house space while they are in the indoor habitat, so viewing is not guaranteed.

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