Hotspots abuzz with holiday fun

Animals such as this Moluccan cockatoo prove exciting for families during their day out at Zoo Negara. — Photos: LEONG WAI YEE and FAIHAN GHANI/The Star and Bernama

THERE is no better time to venture out and explore holiday destinations in Malaysia than during the school break.

A beautiful peacock striking a pose for visitors at Kuala Lumpur Bird Park.

In the Klang Valley, families were seen heading to exciting and educational attractions like Zoo Negara, Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park and Kuala Lumpur Bird Park.

A young girl taking to the squares of ‘teng-teng’ (a local version of hopscotch) at Muzium Negara.

School holiday programmes such as at the National Science Centre as well as the 23-day extravaganza organised by Muzium Negara promoting contests, DIY creativity and traditional games were equally popular with parents and children.

Teen friends spending their time fishing in a stream near a village in Alor Gajah, Melaka.

Many holiday-makers headed to heritage zones and seaside promenades like in Penang, and some chose to cool off at the Penang City Park pool.

A visitor framed by myriad lepidoptera species at Kuala Lumpur Butterfly Park.

Others made full use of the time to experience nature, picnicking, hiking or even fishing in a local stream.

Scenes during the recent school holidays include (clockwise from above) youngsters splashing around in the Penang City Park pool.