March 19, 2024

Giant Mekong Barb, the National Fish of Cambodia!

Giant Barb holds a significant place in the hearts of the Cambodian people and their history.

Giant Barb fish at Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium, endangered aquatic species in Cambodia.
Giant Barb fish exhibit at Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium, showcasing critically endangered marine life conservation efforts.

Giant barbs, CRITICALLY ENDANGERED


The giant barb is the largest carb that lives in rivers in Asia. Sadly, these giants are critically endangered and to help save them, the King of Cambodia issued a royal decree back in 2005 declaring the giant barb as the national fish with hopes of spreading awareness and advocating for its conservation.

The giant barb is important in Cambodian culture and history. You can see pictures of them carved into the walls of Bayon Temple. It’s important to protect these amazing fish so they can continue to be a part of Cambodia’s heritage.

The Giant Barb at Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium.
Vast fish at Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium exhibit, showcasing aquatic life and conservation efforts.

One way to help the giant barb is by breeding them in captivity. When they are young, they grow really fast, so they can be released into the wild to help increase their numbers.
• Diet includes: Algea, Phytoplankton, Fruit
• 3 meters/300 kilograms

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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.

Giant Mekong Barb, the National Fish of Cambodia!

Giant barbs, CRITICALLY ENDANGERED


The giant barb is the largest carb that lives in rivers in Asia. Sadly, these giants are critically endangered and to help save them, the King of Cambodia issued a royal decree back in 2005 declaring the giant barb as the national fish with hopes of spreading awareness and advocating for its conservation.

The giant barb is important in Cambodian culture and history. You can see pictures of them carved into the walls of Bayon Temple. It’s important to protect these amazing fish so they can continue to be a part of Cambodia’s heritage.

The Giant Barb at Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium.
Vast fish at Angkor Wildlife & Aquarium exhibit, showcasing aquatic life and conservation efforts.

One way to help the giant barb is by breeding them in captivity. When they are young, they grow really fast, so they can be released into the wild to help increase their numbers.
• Diet includes: Algea, Phytoplankton, Fruit
• 3 meters/300 kilograms