April 21, 2024

Did you know that Cambodia is home to one of the rarest and most majestic creatures on the planet – The Royal Turtle?

Dive into the majestic world of Cambodia’s Royal Turtle.

Royal turtle at Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium in Cambodia, showcasing Batagur affine Edwardsmowli species.
A close-up photo of a royal turtle (Batagur affine Edwardsmowli) from Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium in Cambodia.

The Royal Turtle is the royal reptile species of Cambodia. The sub-species Batagur affinis edwardmowli which only occurs in Cambodia in the Sre Ambel River. It is classed as Critically Endangered and is in the top 25 species of the most threatened turtle species in the world. At AWA we have a pair housed in our reptile house in agreement with the Fisheries Administration to try to breed more of these
extremely rare animals. Any offspring in the future will be head started in captivity before being released back to the wild.

Juvenile turtle in natural habitat at Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium.

Large turtle species weighing up to 35kg and capable of living over 75 years. Its diet is mostly aquatic
plants. It is nearly extinct due to sand dredging of its natural habitat, hunting for food and being killed in
fishing equipment such as nets.

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Free Bus Service

Free Bus Schedule Service to Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium
Free Bus Schedule Service to Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium

Exciting News!

Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium is delighted to inform you that you can enjoy our free shuttle from February 08th, 2024.

  • Two Rounds a day
  • Everyday

Here below are the schedules:

– Morning Departure from:

  • Ibis Styles Siem Reap at 08:15 AM
  • The Heritage Walk at 08:25 AM
  • Angkor Enterprise at 08:40 AM

– Afternoon Departure from:

  • Ibis Styles Siem Reap at 12:35 PM
  • The Heritage Walk at 12:45 PM
  • Angkor Enterprise at 13:00 PM

Note: Advance booking is required. 

Explore the wonders of nature and wildlife at Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium.

Did you know that Cambodia is home to one of the rarest and most majestic creatures on the planet – The Royal Turtle?

The Royal Turtle is the royal reptile species of Cambodia. The sub-species Batagur affinis edwardmowli which only occurs in Cambodia in the Sre Ambel River. It is classed as Critically Endangered and is in the top 25 species of the most threatened turtle species in the world. At AWA we have a pair housed in our reptile house in agreement with the Fisheries Administration to try to breed more of these
extremely rare animals. Any offspring in the future will be head started in captivity before being released back to the wild.

Juvenile turtle in natural habitat at Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium.

Large turtle species weighing up to 35kg and capable of living over 75 years. Its diet is mostly aquatic
plants. It is nearly extinct due to sand dredging of its natural habitat, hunting for food and being killed in
fishing equipment such as nets.