Ayer Keroh

Ayer Keroh is a town in Malacca state, Malaysia. It is the administrative centre of the state where it houses the governor's office and state council buildings.

Get in

Malacca City Hall, officially Bangunan MBMB, which is in Ayer Keroh

By plane

The town does not have its own airport. The nearest airport is the Melaka International Airport (MKZ ^IATA) serving Malacca City.

See

• 1 Aborigines Museum (Muzium Orang Asli). Tu-Su 9AM-5PM. The museum's building is a replica of a native people house. It displays the aborigines' fishing method, agricultural tools, interior house design, weaponry, wedding customs, heritage, history and funeral ceremonies of the indigenous tribes. (updated Feb 2017)
• 2 Ayer Keroh Square (Dataran Ayer Keroh), Lebuh Ayer Keroh. Public square. (updated Apr 2018)
• 3 Garden of Thousand Flowers (Taman Seribu Bunga), Jalan Seri Negeri. 6:45AM-6:45PM. Has walking tracks, fountains, pergola, and plenty of flowers and other plants. Nice place to stroll. Admission free. (updated Feb 2017)
• 4 Melaka Bee Gallery (Galeri Lebah Melaka), ☏ +60 6-253 2377. 9AM–6PM. Offers small exposition explaining how bee farms work. They also sell honey. (updated Feb 2017)
• 5 Melaka Bird Park (Taman Burung Melaka), Leboh Ayer Keroh, ☏ +60 6-233 0333. 9AM–6PM. It has a collection of almost 700 bird species. In a nutshell it's a very large platform where visitors are encouraged to feed birds. Foreigner adult RM 23.70, Malaysian adult RM17.80. (updated Feb 2017)

Melaka Forestry Museum

• 6 Melaka Botanical Garden (aman Botanikal Melaka). It features 7 Malacca Forestry Museum, 8 Malaysia Book Village, Prehistoric Garden, the Storyland, children's playgrounds, Deer Park, suspension bridge, watch towers and beautiful picnic spots. (updated Feb 2017)
• 9 Melaka Butterfly and Reptile Sanctuary (Taman Rama-Rama dan Reptilia Melaka), ☏ +60 606 232 0033. 8:30AM-5:30PM. Adult RM 22, child RM 16. (updated Feb 2017)
• 10 Melaka Crocodile Farm (Taman Buaya Melaka). It has Crocodile farm, Reptile corner, Mammal House, Walkthrough Aviary, Water park, Malaysia miniature, Petting Zoo, Haunted house & minitrain dinasour, Herb's Garden. 4 types of shows: Cultural Dances Show, Crocodile Interactive Show, Magic Show, Crocodile feeding. Crocodile shows happen during the weekends or public holidays. Adult RM 20 plus additional entrance fees to certain venues. (updated Feb 2017)

Melaka Planetarium

• 11 Melaka Planetarium (Planetarium Melaka), ☏ +60 6-232 2122. 9AM–5:30PM. It depicts history of astronomy and astronomers, and also various attractions. (updated Feb 2017)
• 12 Melaka Zoo (Zoo Melaka) (Exit at the Ayer Keroh interchange from the North-South Expressway, go straight until you see the signboard of Zoo Melaka), ☏ +60 6 232 4053, fax: +60 6 232 5859, info@zoomelaka.gov.my. 9AM - 6PM. The second-biggest zoo in Malaysia. The zoo is in a reserved forest where the animal enclosures more resemble the animals' natural habitat. The trees within the zoo compound provide ample shade for visitors during hot and sunny days. There is a lake in the zoo. Night Zoo open on Friday, Saturday, Eve of Public Holiday and School Holidays from 8PM to 11PM. Adult RM7, child RM4, camera fee RM10.  
• 13 Mini Malaysia and ASEAN Cultural Park (Taman Mini Malaysia dan ASEAN), Lebuh Ayer Keroh, 75450, ☏ +60 6-2349988, admin@minimalaysiaasean.com. Daily 9AM-5PM. It is along the main road from the Ayer Keroh toll plaza to Melaka town, about 1 km from Melaka Zoo between the Zoo and toll plaza. It has full-size reconstructions of typical houses from all 13 Malaysian states and all the members of ASEAN. There are daily cultural shows at 11AM and 2PM. Adult RM20, child RM12.  
• 14 Melaka Craft Center (Kompleks Kraf Melaka), Lebuh Ayer Keroh. Craft centre. (updated Apr 2018)

Do

• 1 Ayer Keroh Lake (Tasik Ayer Keroh), Ayer Keroh. It has boat rides, jogging path, playground and food stalls. (updated Feb 2017)
• 2 Melaka International Bowling Center (Pusat Bowling Antarabangsa Melaka), Jalan Business City. Centre for indoor bowling and wall climbing. (updated Apr 2018)
• 3 Melaka International Motorsport Circuit (Litar Sukan Bermotor Antarabangsa Melaka), Jalan Durian Tunggal. Motorsport racetrack. (updated Apr 2018)
• 4 Melaka Wonderland, Lebuh Ayer Keroh, ☏ +60 6-231 3333. Tu - F 11AM-7PM, Sa Su 9AM-7PM. Water park with dated equipment and lack of maintenance and average reviews. Expectations should be lowered. Foreigner adult RM45, foreigner child RM37.90. (updated Feb 2017)

Buy

• 1 AEON Ayer Keroh, Jalan Graha Makmur, 75450. Shopping mall. (updated May 2020)

Eat

• 1 Ayer Keroh Food Court (Medan Selera Ayer Keroh), Lebuh Ayer Keroh. Food court. (updated Apr 2018)

Sleep

• 1 MITC Hotel, Jalan Konvensyen, 75450, ☏ +6062331551, info@mitchotel.com. Hotel. (updated Apr 2018)
• 2 Seri Malaysia Melaka Hotel (Hotel Seri Malaysia Melaka), Lot PT 12332, ☏ +6062328460, rsvn.mkz@serimalaysia.com.my. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. RM208-290. (updated Dec 2019)

Connect

Post offices

• 1 Ayer Keroh, Jalan Lebuhraya. (updated Apr 2018)

Go next

• Malacca
• Kuala Lumpur