Place to visit
Butterfly Farm, Malaysia: what it is and when to go
Butterfly Farm is a visitor attraction (Taman Rama-rama) in Malaysia (Cameron Highlands). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is February to April and June to August. There are about 12 h 16 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · With kids, Wildlife
- Local name
- Taman Rama-rama
- Where
- Malaysia · Cameron Highlands
- Best time
- February to April and June to August.
- Nearest airport
- PEN Penang, 153 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 4.50733, 101.40693
What it is and where
Butterfly Farm is a visitor attraction (Taman Rama-rama) in Malaysia (Cameron Highlands).
It is in Cameron Highlands, where this site lists 10 more places to see, 2.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 4.50733, 101.40693; the nearest main airport is Penang International Airport (PEN, Penang), 153 km as the crow flies. How to get around Malaysia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in Malaysia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Butterfly Farm is February to April and June to August.
- JanPossible11:46
- FebBest time11:51
- MarBest time11:58
- AprBest time12:06
- MayPossible12:12
- JunBest time12:16
- JulBest time12:14
- AugBest time12:09
- SepPossible12:01
- OctPossible11:54
- NovBetter not11:47
- DecBetter not11:44
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 16 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | February to April and June to August | January, May and September to October |
| Wildlife | February to April and June to August | January, May and September to October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Butterfly Farm has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Malaysia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Malaysia
To enter Malaysia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Malaysia checklist. Currency: Malaysian ringgit (MYR); plugs: Type G · 240 V · 50 Hz (British three-pin adapter); emergencies: 999 for everything · 112 from a mobile.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Time Tunnel2007 Malaysian pre-war museum1.7 km
- Mount Batu BrinchangMountain in Malaysia2.9 km
- Mossy Forest (Brinchang - Gunung Irau)Hiking3.3 km
- All Souls' Church, Cameron HighlandsChurch in Pahang, Malaysia4.1 km
- Mount IrauMountain in Malaysia5.2 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Malaysia guide.
More in Malaysia: With kids
- Kuala Lumpur Bird Park: public aviary in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Legoland Malaysia Resort: theme park in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
- National Zoo of Malaysia: zoo in Malaysia
- National Planetarium: planetarium in Kuala Lumpur
- Malacca Zoo: Second largest zoo in Malaysia
- Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre: wildlife sanctuary in Malaysia
Every Malaysia place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Butterfly Farm?
It is a visitor attraction (Taman Rama-rama in the local language) in Malaysia.
When is the best time to visit Butterfly Farm?
February to April and June to August. There are about 12 h 16 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Butterfly Farm?
The nearest main airport is Penang International Airport (PEN), 153 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Malaysia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Malaysia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Time Tunnel, Mount Batu Brinchang, Mossy Forest (Brinchang - Gunung Irau). The rest is in the Malaysia guide.
Keep reading
- Cameron Highlands10 places to see in and around Cameron Highlands, Malaysia: Mount Batu Brinchang, Mount Irau, Time Tunnel. Best time: February to April and June to August.
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- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.