Banteay Srei Butterfly Centre
Zoo Butterfly conservation centre near Angkor with educational exhibits
Near the Banteay Srei temple, the centre breeds native butterflies in nursery houses and gardens; visitors pair a temple visit with close-up displays and conservation talks.
Overview The Banteay Srei Butterfly Centre is a small butterfly sanctuary and visitor facility near the Banteay Srei temple in Siem Reap province, Cambodia. It focuses on breeding and displaying local butterfly species for conservation and education.
What visitors find Visitors can walk through a planted flight house and gardens where live butterflies are reared and released, plus interpretive displays explaining life cycles and host plants. The site is compact and aimed at short visits by tourists coming from the nearby temple area.
History The centre was established as a local conservation and education facility to support awareness of butterfly species and habitats in the Siem Reap region. It operates alongside local tourism to the nearby temple sites.
Location Located close to the Banteay Srei temple complex in Siem Reap province, the facility is typically visited as part of a half-day circuit that includes the temple and other nearby cultural sites.
- Location tip: Operates as a small conservation and visitor centre located close to the Banteay Srei temple complex in Siem Reap province.
- When to go: Best visited in the morning when butterflies are most active and easiest to observe in the flight house and gardens.
What to See #
- Butterfly house: A greenhouse-style flight house and display area where live butterflies are raised and shown to visitors, with planted nectar and host-plant zones.
- Breeding and education area: A small nursery and educational area used for captive breeding and public outreach about local butterfly species and habitats.
How to Get to Banteay Srei Butterfly Centre #
The Banteay Srei Butterfly Centre sits next to the Banteay Srei temple complex northeast of Siem Reap. From Siem Reap town take the main road toward the Angkor temples (National Road 6) and follow the branch road toward Banteay Srei; most visitors go by tuk‑tuk or taxi - the drive is typically a 30-45 minute trip and the centre is a short walk from the temple parking area.
Tips for Visiting Banteay Srei Butterfly Centre #
- Plan a mid‑late morning visit when the sun has warmed the garden and butterfly activity is highest, and combine it with a trip to nearby Banteay Srei temple to make the most of the short journey north of Siem Reap.
- Ask staff about the breeding/pupae area and the small education displays-these are often overlooked but offer good photo and learning opportunities about local species and conservation work.
- Visit outside the busiest Angkor circuit times (early morning or late afternoon) to enjoy the centre with fewer tourists and to support the centre by purchasing souvenirs from their small shop.
Best Time to Visit Banteay Srei Butterfly Centre #
Prefer the cool, dry months (November-February) for comfortable conditions and reliable access to the butterfly centre.
Weather & Climate near Banteay Srei Butterfly Centre #
Banteay Srei Butterfly Centre's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 18°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1370 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 1 mm.
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February
February is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 30°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (183 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (197 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (199 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (287 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (185 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.
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