Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary
| Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary | |
|---|---|
| Taman Rama-Rama dan Reptilia Melaka | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Zoo |
| Location | Ayer Keroh, Melaka, Malaysia |
| Opening | 1 February 1991 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 4.8 hectares |
| Website | |
| www.butterflyreptile.com | |
The Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary (Malay: Taman Rama-Rama dan Reptilia Melaka) is a zoo in Ayer Keroh, Melaka, Malaysia.
History
The sanctuary was opened on 1 February 1999 and officiated by Melaka Chief Minister Mohd Ali Rustam.[1]
Architecture
The sanctuary was built over an area of 4.8 hectares with a build-up area of 1.6 hectares.[2] The sanctuary has four sections, which are Larva Center, Pupa House, Tarantula Adventure and Bugs Kingdom.[3]
Exhibition
The sanctuary exhibits over more than 20 species of butterfly.
Facilities
The sanctuary is equipped with toilet, cafeteria, souvenir shops and resting area.[4]
Research and development
In February 2017, the sanctuary produced an artificial nectar to replace flower nectar to prolong the lifespan of butterflies until 28 days.[5]
Opening time
The park opens everyday from 8.30 a.m. to 5.30 a.m.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ Malacca Butterfly & Reptile Sanctuary. "Malacca Butterfly & Reptile Sanctuary". butterflyreptile.com.
- ↑ http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2011&dt=0621&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Selatan&pg=ws_01.htm
- ↑ Baharudin, Norizzah (23 June 2016). "Taman Rama-Rama, Reptilia Melaka wujudkan seksyen pendidikan" (in Malay). BH Online. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
- ↑ http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2009&dt=0929&pub=utusan_malaysia&sec=selatan&pg=ws_01.htm
- ↑ Mohd Sharif, Noor Azurin (15 February 2017). "Nektar tiruan panjangkan hayat rama-rama" (in Malay). BH Online. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
- ↑ Malacca Butterfly & Reptile Sanctuary. "Malacca Butterfly & Reptile Sanctuary". butterflyreptile.com.
External links
Coordinates: 2°17′59.1″N 102°18′42.1″E / 2.299750°N 102.311694°E