Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary

The Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary (Malay: Taman Rama-Rama dan Reptilia Melaka) is a butterfly house in Ayer Keroh, Melaka, Malaysia.

Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary
Taman Rama-Rama dan Reptilia Melaka
General information
TypeButterfly house
LocationAyer Keroh, Melaka, Malaysia
Opening1 February 1991
Technical details
Floor area4.8 hectares
Website
www.butterflyreptile.com

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
  1. Malacca Butterfly & Reptile Sanctuary. "Malacca Butterfly & Reptile Sanctuary". butterflyreptile.com.
  2. http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2011&dt=0621&pub=Utusan_Malaysia&sec=Selatan&pg=ws_01.htm
  3. Baharudin, Norizzah (23 June 2016). "Taman Rama-Rama, Reptilia Melaka wujudkan seksyen pendidikan" (in Malay). BH Online. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  4. http://ww1.utusan.com.my/utusan/info.asp?y=2009&dt=0929&pub=utusan_malaysia&sec=selatan&pg=ws_01.htm
  5. Mohd Sharif, Noor Azurin (15 February 2017). "Nektar tiruan panjangkan hayat rama-rama" (in Malay). BH Online. Retrieved 4 May 2017.
  6. Malacca Butterfly & Reptile Sanctuary. "Malacca Butterfly & Reptile Sanctuary". butterflyreptile.com.


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