Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary
Taman Rama-Rama & Reptilia

Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary statue

Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary is an enjoyable and educational place for all the family. 

Apart from butterflies there are peacocks, pheasants, partridges, blue crowned pigeons, finches, budgerigars, sun parakeets, jandaya parakeets, a giant iguana, other lizards, giant tortoises, stick insects, scorpions, giant tropical millipedes, exotic frogs and scary crocs, alligators, some emu, koi fish, rabbits, caiman, pythons, rat racers, pit vipers, cobras, mangrove snakes, horned beetles, Madagascar hissing cockroaches (they’re big!), giant Malaya weevils, long horned beetles, stag beetles, snapping turtles, various fish species and more.

Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary landscaped gardens

Visitors follow paths through nicely landscaped tropical gardens where all the creatures can be found. The park was opened in 1991 and it is showing its age in places but overall it seems well maintained and the vegetation is mature and well established.

Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary butterflies feeding

The butterflies are housed in two separate enclosures of lush vegetation so you have to spend some time to spot different species of butterflies. Trays of fresh pineapple had been put out for the butterflies’ breakfast where they tended to congregate, although they were mostly of the same species. 

This is not the best butterfly park in Malaysia. Penang's is the best and I think the ones in KL and Cameron Highlands are probably bigger but Melaka Butterfly Sanctuary has a lot more to offer besides butterflies so this place is better value for money.

Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary iguana

I nearly stepped on this giant iguana as I was not looking where I was going and had not expected it to be loose on the path.

Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary crocodiles

The crocodiles are behind high wire mesh fences meaning that it is difficult to get good views and photos but I suppose it is safer that way. The snakes too were either behind bars or in glass cages, except in the Mangrove snake garden where you can walk inside and be close to a snake if you are brave enough.

Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary leaf insectSpot the bug.
Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary green snakeIt is not surprising that snakes are hard to spot in the wild. Even here, where we know there are snakes somewhere inside the glass cages, they are often well concealed.

There was a large party of school children visiting Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary while I was there and they seemed to be enjoying their guided tour. There is a lot of educational information displayed around the park so it is a good venue for school visits.

 Opening Hours & Admission Charges

Open daily from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm.

Entrance Fee

  • Adult  RM 27
  • Child (ages 3-12) RM 22

Discount rates are available to school groups, company family day events and other group packages.

Free parking.

How To Get to Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary

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Address:

Lebuh Ayer Keroh, 75450 Ayer Keroh, Malacca

Tel 06-232 0033

GPS:

2°17'58.9"N 102°18'41.7"E

2.299688, 102.311589

You can check their official website for bookings and enquiries.

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