Melaka Crocodile Farm (), officially Melaka Crocodile and Recreational Park (, abbreviated as TBRM) is a privately-run

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and

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Ayer Keroh Ayer Keroh (also written as Air Keroh, translated as murky water) is a town situated in Melaka Tengah District, Malacca, Malaysia. Formerly part of a virgin forest with a quiet village, it was established by the state government in the late 1960s ...

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. Established in July 1987, it is the largest crocodile farm in Malaysia, expands over an area of 3.5 hectares of reserved forest land in the town. 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. The farm's entrance gate was built like a mini fort with a flight of steps leading inside. 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.Taman Buaya dan Rekreasi Melaka berwajah baru
/ref> This park is located beside a namesake

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branch fast food restaurant, adjacent to the

Malacca Zoo Malacca Zoo (), officially known as the Melaka Zoo and Night Safari, is a zoological park located beside ''Ayer Keroh Highway'' (Federal Route 143, also known as Tun Abdul Razak Road) in Ayer Keroh, Malacca, Malaysia, which hosts more than 120 ...

along

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(officially known as Tun Abdul Razak Road) and just south of the

Malacca Botanical Garden Malacca Botanical Garden () is a botanical garden located in Ayer Keroh, Malacca, Malaysia. It was established in April 1984 as Ayer Keroh Recreational Forest, and got its present name on 1 June 2006. Recreational facilities here include the Mal ...

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4 types of shows: *Cultural Dances Show *Crocodile Interactive Show *Magic Show *Crocodile feeding demonstration The farm features live crocodile shows every weekends or public and school holidays.

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