Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary
Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary
Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary
4.5
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
About
Melaka Butterfly & Reptile Sanctuary is home to thousands of Malaysian butterflies, insects and reptiles. It is a private zoological park complete with a wide collection of creepy crawlies ranging from small lizards to giant reptiles. This includes 1 species of highly endangered crocodiles under its conservation program and more than 20 species of snakes in its reptile section. Opened to the public on 1st February, 1991, the Sanctuary had undergone many transformations to become a premier conservation center it is known today.
Yes, that’s right. When you buy a ticket to our Sanctuary, you will contribute directly to the butterfly conservation program.
Here are some tips for you! Remember to get our Feeding Pack for an “instagrammable” experience with our celebrities, the pack includes the followings:
• Butterfly Release experience
• Feeding the conure birds
• Feeding and interaction with GIANT Sulcata tortoises
• Emu experience
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1-2 hours
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- Zulkefli Bin Zainal AbidinSepang, Malaysia69 contributionsGreat trip to butterfly reptiles parkAnother great place to visit when you arrived in Malacca. Kids like it so much. Entrance fee are affordable price, and you can also take feeding pack to feed emu, koi fish and giant turtle.Visited January 2023Travelled on businessWritten 18 January 2023
- dalger1430Perth, Australia183 contributionsA MINI ZOOWe visited this venue which was only 10 minutes from our hotel the Ames Hotel in Ayer Keroh, melaka. The entry fee was reasonable. Walking around one could interact with butterflies of various sizes and colours. We also viewed reptiles, Australian birds, rabbits and large insects. The staff were helpful and courteous. Maintenance was ongoing whilst we were there.Visited May 2023Written 23 May 2023
- Eliza GongShah Alam, Malaysia38 contributionsAn afternoon visiting Butterfly ParkThis place is worthwhile visiting! There were many types of reptiles, butterflies, birds such as emu and parrots. They have the 2nd and 3rd largest tortoise species there as well. Be prepared to walk to see them. Be mindful not to scare them not make any loud noises as these can really be upsetting for them. I wish the caretakers there would advise the visitors to “behave” accordingly. I will certainly come back here for future visits.Visited August 2023Travelled with familyWritten 11 August 2023
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Eliza Gong
Shah Alam, Malaysia38 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
This place is worthwhile visiting! There were many types of reptiles, butterflies, birds such as emu and parrots. They have the 2nd and 3rd largest tortoise species there as well. Be prepared to walk to see them. Be mindful not to scare them not make any loud noises as these can really be upsetting for them. I wish the caretakers there would advise the visitors to “behave” accordingly.
I will certainly come back here for future visits.
I will certainly come back here for future visits.
Written 11 August 2023
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sattarpsk
Atlanta, GA1 contribution
May 2023 • Family
over all everything nice. me and my familly enjoyed lot. and your staff very friendly and very goo i to explain.
Written 8 June 2023
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MengSien6805
1 contribution
May 2023 • Family
good education for all children, able for the children have a close contact with the animal and experience the feeding
Written 1 June 2023
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dalger1430
Perth, Australia183 contributions
May 2023
We visited this venue which was only 10 minutes from our hotel the Ames Hotel in Ayer Keroh, melaka. The entry fee was reasonable. Walking around one could interact with butterflies of various sizes and colours. We also viewed reptiles, Australian birds, rabbits and large insects. The staff were helpful and courteous. Maintenance was ongoing whilst we were there.
Written 23 May 2023
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Zulkefli Bin Zainal Abidin
Sepang, Malaysia69 contributions
Jan 2023 • Business
Another great place to visit when you arrived in Malacca. Kids like it so much. Entrance fee are affordable price, and you can also take feeding pack to feed emu, koi fish and giant turtle.
Written 18 January 2023
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Fiona M
Canberra, Australia14 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
This is a wonderful well maintained animal sanctuary where your children can feed tortoises, emus and fish. Lots of birds, snakes, crocodiles and other animals. And there are lots of butterflies. It deserves to have more visitors. We had the place almost to ourselves.
Written 6 January 2023
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WanChengHuat
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia12 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
To my surprise, the sanctuary is very well maintained. We have been to a fair share of parks but this easily one of the top 5 in Malaysia.
There was ample parking and very nicely shaded area. Both parents and kids had a chill and enjoyable walk. A must go
There was ample parking and very nicely shaded area. Both parents and kids had a chill and enjoyable walk. A must go
Written 29 December 2022
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JinjjaDaebakk
Singapore, Singapore154 contributions
Dec 2022
I was impressed with this place, a must-go for animal lovers. I can see that the animals are well taken care of. Although there are no guides, you can approach any staff and they will gladly assist you.
I want to say special thanks to Elaine for arranging breakfast for us and Amir for showing us the best route to walk with minimal stairs as I was recovering from an ankle sprain.
I want to say special thanks to Elaine for arranging breakfast for us and Amir for showing us the best route to walk with minimal stairs as I was recovering from an ankle sprain.
Written 15 December 2022
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MAPCambridgeMA
Cambridge MA3 contributions
Aug 2022 • Family
This is one of our favorite places to visit in Melaka - highly recommended especially if you have kids . Pre-Covid we would make annual trips here and it has never disappointed. We went back this past week after a long hiatus and were pleasantly surprised at the improvements made, specifically opportunities for kids to interact with the animals via feeding packs sold along with the admission tickets. There were fewer species of butterflies this time around, likely as a result of the pandemic lockdown, but the animals otherwise looked healthy and well cared for. I am always impressed at how clean the enclosures are- never a smell, even after a night of heavy rainfall.
Written 17 August 2022
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ali a
6 contributions
Jul 2022 • Family
it was terrible experience in our life .bad smell no directions the just took the money and let you in inside you have to manage by your self no body will help you have to discover the way with very very bad smell
Written 15 July 2022
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Karthick_Madurai
Singapore, Singapore147 contributions
Do we get Grab or taxi to go back to Malacca city? Since, this place is bit far from the city. Wanted to know if we could get a taxi back.
dalger1430
Perth, Australia183 contributions
Yes if you have data roaming
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Frequently Asked Questions about Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary
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- Melaka 5 Most Famous Attractions Tour with Baba Nyonya Lunch (From RM 987.39)
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- (0.27 km) Philea Resort & Spa
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- (12.73 km) Bulldog Malacca
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- (2.06 km) Skytrex Adventure Melaka
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