Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
Entopia
A large insect ecology center in northern Penang Island. Its greenhouse garden has thousands of butterflies flying around, and the indoor exhibits show many kinds of insects. Suitable for families.
Entopia grew out of the Penang Butterfly Farm, which opened in 1986. It is located at Teluk Bahang. Outdoors is a greenhouse garden with waterfalls, streams and caves, home to dozens of species and thousands of butterflies, where you can observe their emergence and feeding up close. The indoor area, called “Cocoon,” features beetles, stick insects, scorpions and other insects, along with interactive educational exhibits. Butterflies are most active in the morning, so visiting between 9 and 11 a.m. is recommended. Admission is higher for foreign visitors, but online bookings come with discounts. It can be combined with ESCAPE Penang and the national park on the same day.
Opening hours
09:00–17:00 (check the official website)
Nearby sights
- ESCAPE Penang
- Tropical Spice Garden
- Penang National Park
- Batu Ferringhi Beach
- The Habitat Penang Hill
- Penang Hill
- Tanjung Bungah Floating Mosque
- Penang Botanic Gardens