Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre
មជ្ឈមណ្ឌលសង្គ្រោះសត្វព្រៃភ្នំតាម៉ៅ
Cambodia's largest wildlife rescue and conservation center, housing rescued tigers, Asian elephants, sun bears, and gibbons, and well suited to families.
The Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre is in Takeo Province, about 40 km south of Phnom Penh. It is run by the Cambodian forestry authorities in partnership with the Wildlife Alliance. The center sits in a forest and takes in animals rescued from illegal wildlife trafficking, including tigers, Asian elephants, Malayan sun bears, gibbons, jackals, and various birds. It is the largest zoo-style conservation center in Cambodia. The grounds are large, so it is recommended to hire a car to get around, and you can also book behind-the-scenes tours of the conservation programs. Foreigners pay a relatively low entrance fee. It can be combined with Phnom Chisor and Tonle Bati in the same day.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Tonle Bati & Ta Prohm Temple
- Phnom Chisor
- Choeung Ek Genocidal Center
- Russian Market (Phsar Toul Tom Poung)
- Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
- National Olympic Stadium
- Koh Pich (Diamond Island)
- Wat Langka