You will find all sorts of insects and butterflies like the rare Rajah Brooke and Birdwing here.
Jalan Ayer Keroh
Tel: 6006-2030033 Fax: 606-2329977
Malacca Zoo is the second largest zoo in Malaysia and is located 12 km outside town in Air Keroh. There are about 1200 animals housed in this 54 acres enclosure. Two species that are almost extinct are the Seladang (a wide ox) and the Sumatran Rhino. Rated one of the best zoo in this part of the world. Opens daily from 9am to 6pm.
MELAKA CROCODILE FARM
Here is an untouched and natural forest with marked walkways and tress to give you a feel of the Asian jungle
____________________________62_environment. You will be able to see plenty of flora and fauna here. You can spend a whole leisurely day here jogging, jungle trekking, hiking and cycling. It is sited in Air Keroh, along with the zoo and other recreational sites.
Crocodile Farm
This is one of the largest farms in the region with over 100 species including Albino and hunchback. It is sited in Air Keroh, near the zoo.
Set as close to its natural habitat as far as possible, visitors will be able to see crocodiles and reptiles in their natural surroundings.
Ayer Keroh Recreational Centre Jalan Ayer Keroh
Tel: 606-2322349/2322350
Fax: 606-2319136
This hot spring is located about 30 km from Malacca town in Alor Gajah. The spring was discovered by some British soldiers during the 2nd World War and it is believed that its water have therapeutic properties. There is also a canteen available. If you have
problematic skins, dipping them in the spring water might give you relief. Operates daily from 7am to 9pm.
Pulau Besar If you love sand and sea, this is the right place to be. This small island off the Malacca coast has chalets built on stilts and its surrounding water is quiet clear. If you have plenty of time, you can do swimming, fishing and some snorkeling here. This island used to be an anchoring point during the period when Malacca was a trading post. Chinese junks and European ships rest here as it is sheltered from stormy weather.
Cape Rachado (Tanjung Tuan )
Sited here is the country’s oldest light house built by the Dutch in 1817. It is now a gazetted forest reserve due to its strategic location where birds used it as a resting place during their winter migration from the northern (Siberia) to the southern hemisphere (Australia). It January. This cape is also close to the seaside resort of Port Dickson, where you can also have fun, water and fresh sea food.
A'FAMOSA WATER WORLD
A Famosa Water World is rated as the largest theme park in Malaysia. Especially designed for family recreation, the 20-acre Water World is fully equipped with international standard facilities. Thrill seekers can check out the high speed water slides and water scooters. The Wave Pool gives a feeling of a beach away from the beach. You can also enjoy the longest Lazy River in the world, the highly exciting High Speed Slides and the Arabian Village.
Address: Jalan Kemus, SimpangEmpat,78000, Aloh Gajah, Melaka.
Tel:603 2781 8888
Fax:603 2781 8833
www.afamosa.com
Peacock Paradise Bird Park
Peacock Paradise - The Bird Park of Melaka (Taman Merak & Burung Melaka) is the first bird park full of peacocks in Malaysia. Set and located in 4.5ha of landscaped gardens with streams and pathway, Peacock Paradise The Bird Park, Melaka is the world's largest walk in aviary.
Situated within the Ayer Keroh - Durian Tunggal Tourism area, it contains over 3,000 free flying birds from more than 100 species in a netted enclosure. The park is also a destination for eco - tourism and is one of the most unique bird parks in Asia where visitors will have a close encounter with flying birds.
Km 16.5 Kg. Padang Keladi, Durian
Km 16.5 Kg. Padang Keladi, Durian 5534587
Opening Hours Daily: 9am - 6pmNear Ayeh Keroh Exit
Tel:606 552 4588
These colorful wooden clogs are individually designed and you can either use them or put them up as decorative items. It never fails to amaze people. The Chinese used them during the olden days, but they are now more often being used at the kitchens. Here in Malacca, you can even have your own design motif painted on it.
Hand made shoes These petite Chinese shoes are made for Chinese ladies whose feet are bounded from growing to their normal sizes. The leg binding practice originated in China during the Ming Dynasty and its purpose was to keep the legs of well to do daughters small size so that they can walk in a graceful manner. The tradition was brought to Malacca when the Chinese came to settle and it continues until the early 20th century.
There were cobblers who specialize in this form of shoes and they still carry the trade until these days. You can find authentic petite shoes at some of the shops in the town center. Although ladies with bounded feet are no more found, these shoes have become a collector’s item of sorts.