MY · Melaka · 2.27°N 102.28°E

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Melaka Zoo, Mini Malaysia's houses and a botanic park: the family day out.

Best time
Any time of year. Go in the morning for the zoo and parks, before the heat. School holidays and weekends are busiest.
How long
1 day
Getting there
About 1.5–2 hours' drive from KL on the North–South Expressway; the Ayer Keroh exit drops you right here. Buses from KL go to Melaka Sentral, about 20 minutes away by Grab.
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Dear group chat,Melaka Zoo, Mini Malaysia's houses and a botanic park: the family day out.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingAyer KerohMY, Melaka
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≈ 117 km from KL, as the crow flies
TM MITC Ayer Keroh, Ayer Keroh, Central Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia

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A green suburb just off the highway into Melaka, built around an old reservoir lake. It's home to Melaka's zoo, Mini Malaysia and a cluster of parks, so it suits families and pairs well with a night in the old town.

Makan

  1. Asam pedasMelaka's sour, spicy fish stew, served at Malay restaurants all around the area.Map ↗
  2. Satay celupSkewers dipped in a pot of bubbling peanut sauce, a Melaka favourite in town.Map ↗
  3. CendolShaved ice with gula Melaka and coconut milk, sometimes topped with durian.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Zoo MelakaOne of the country's bigger zoos, with a night safari on some evenings.Map ↗
  2. Mini Malaysia and ASEAN Cultural ParkFull-size traditional houses from each Malaysian state and from ASEAN countries.Map ↗
  3. Melaka Botanical GardenA big botanic park with forest trails and cycling.Map ↗
  4. Ayer Keroh LakeThe old colonial-era reservoir, now a lake park for an easy evening walk.Map ↗
  5. Melaka Butterfly and Reptile SanctuaryButterflies, crocodiles and snakes, popular with kids.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Melaka's old town is about 20 minutes away, so add a night there.
  • The zoo and parks are outdoors with a lot of walking. Bring water, hats and sunscreen.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.