Perak is set to have the largest Petting Zoo in Malaysia spanning 10-acres by January 2021 which incorporates three elements: animals, plants, as well as nature.
The development will begin in October at the Perak Agrotourism Resort (Patro). According to the State Executive Councillor for Housing, Local Government and Tourism, Dato’ Nolee Ashilin Mohamed Radzi, the Petting Zoo will surely be an attractive tourism product for many visitors.
“As Patro has been temporarily closed since the MCO, its reopening will definitely benefit the tourism sector in Perak.
“Patro is a resort which provides luxurious accommodation with agricultural roots. It’s also well-known for various challenging activities like ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle), boat paddling and kayaking.
“We hope that the new management will be able to highlight the handicraft and food produced by the local community,” she said during a press conference after the relaunch and groundbreaking ceremony for the training centre as well as petting zoo at Patro which is located at Sungai Galah, Tanjung Tualang.
Run by the Perak State Agricultural Development Corporation Group (PPPNP), Patro was launched by Sultan Nazrin Shah on May 14, 2014.
Present at the launch today were Perak State Agricultural Development Corporation (PPPNP) Group Chief Executive Officer, Yuhanis Yahya and Angsana Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd. Chief Executive Officer, Dzulfadli Affendi.
Angsana Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd. is entrusted by the state government via PPPNP to spearhead the management of Patro. Located in an area of 271.1 square hectares, Patro combines the elements of tourism and agriculture.
Managing Director of Angsana Group, Mohd Redzuan Abdul Karim said that Patro will go through several phases of development and upgrades.
“Aside from the Petting Zoo, we will also develop a five-acre agrotourism training centre. It can accommodate up to 80 participants at a time. The centre will house 10 dorms, seminar rooms, lecture rooms and other facilities.
“In conjunction with the reopening of Patro, the management has agreed to offer a promotional price at 50 percent discount until December 31.
“Interested readers can make accommodation bookings via Whatsapp at www.wasap.my/60133810471/hipatroperak,” she said.
Rosli Mansor
