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Mimaland after 24 years

Dinasour replica Tyrannosaurus rex is seen inside the Mimaland forest after 24 year close July 19, 2017 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Mimaland started operating in 1971, it was built on a hilly area of 300 acres in Ulu Gombak near Kuala Lumpur, first phase was completed in 1970, and consisted of 24 motels, 5 chalets and a swimming pool. The main attractions, was the 'prehistoric animal park' containing dinosaur.In January 1993, a 27-year-old Singaporean was killed while using the giant slide at the Mimaland pool. The incident shocked the public and resulted in a temporary closure of Mimaland. a minor landslide caused damage to the walls of the same pool in May 1994. This incident caused muddy water to seep into the pool, causing the area to close to the public, Mimaland was closed permanently in 1994. (Photo by Samsul Said/NurPhoto)

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