| Melaka Crocodile Farm Taman Buaya Melaka | |||||||||
| Date Opening: | July 1987 | ||||||||
| Location: | Ayer Keroh, Malacca, Malaysia | ||||||||
| Area: | 3.5 hectares | ||||||||
| Owner: | Taman Buaya & Rekreasi (Melaka) Sdn. Bhd. (Subsidiary of Artac Holdings Sdn Bhd)[1] | ||||||||
| Management: | Taman Buaya & Rekreasi (Melaka) Sdn. Bhd. (Subsidiary of Artac Holdings Sdn Bhd)[2] | ||||||||
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Melaka Crocodile Farm (Malay: Taman Buaya Melaka), officially Melaka Crocodile and Recreational Park (Malay: Taman Buaya dan Rekreasi Melaka, abbreviated as TBRM) is a privately-run crocodile farm and zoo in the town of Ayer Keroh, in the Malaysian state of Malacca. Established in July 1987, it is the largest crocodile farm in Malaysia,[3] expands over an area of 3.5 hectares of reserved forest land in the town.[4] Though mainly exhibits crocodiles, the farm also hosts other reptile species such as snakes, tortoise, turtles and terrapins and animal species such as birds and mammals.[5]
The farm's entrance gate was built like a mini fort with a flight of steps leading inside.[6] It consists of several attractions, namely the main crocodile farm, reptile corner, mammal house, walkthrough aviary, 6,000 sq ft children water playground, Malaysia miniature (miniature version of Malaysia's famous landmarks), petting zoo, haunted house and herb's garden.[7] [8]
4 types of shows:
The farm features live crocodile shows every weekends or public and school holidays.