Ayer Keroh

town in Melaka

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

Understand

Get in

By plane

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

Get around

See

  • 🌍 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)
  • 🌍 Ayer Keroh Square (Dataran Ayer Keroh), Lebuh Ayer Keroh. Public square. (updated Apr 2018)
  • 🌍 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)
  • 🌍 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)
  • 🌍 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
  • 🌍 Melaka Botanical Garden (aman Botanikal Melaka). It features 🌍 Malacca Forestry Museum, 🌍 Malaysia Book Village, Prehistoric Garden, the Storyland, children's playgrounds, Deer Park, suspension bridge, watch towers and beautiful picnic spots. (updated Feb 2017)
  • 🌍 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)
  • 🌍 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 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, . 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. 
  • 🌍 Mini Malaysia and ASEAN Cultural Park (Taman Mini Malaysia dan ASEAN), Lebuh Ayer Keroh, 75450, ☏ +60 6-2349988, . 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. 
  • 🌍 Melaka Craft Center (Kompleks Kraf Melaka), Lebuh Ayer Keroh. Craft centre. (updated Apr 2018)

Do

  • 🌍 Ayer Keroh Lake (Tasik Ayer Keroh), Ayer Keroh. It has boat rides, jogging path, playground and food stalls. (updated Feb 2017)
  • 🌍 Melaka International Bowling Center (Pusat Bowling Antarabangsa Melaka), Jalan Business City. Centre for indoor bowling and wall climbing. (updated Apr 2018)
  • 🌍 Melaka International Motorsport Circuit (Litar Sukan Bermotor Antarabangsa Melaka), Jalan Durian Tunggal. Motorsport racetrack. (updated Apr 2018)
  • 🌍 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

  • 🌍 AEON Ayer Keroh, Jalan Graha Makmur, 75450. The second oldest AEON shopping in Malaysia, you can buy almost all things here from clothing, electronics or retail shopping. They also provide variety of Japanese food and snack if you craving for Japanese food. Although the name is AEON Ayer Keroh, it is actually located at Bukit Baru, which situated around 10 kilometres from Ayer Keroh PLUS Toll Plaza. (updated May 2020)
  • 🌍 Mydin Mall MITC Ayer Keroh, Lingkaran MITC, 75450. Shopping mall. (updated Jul 2024)

Eat

  • 🌍 Ayer Keroh Food Court (Medan Selera Ayer Keroh), Lebuh Ayer Keroh. There are tons of local food sell here like Nasi Lemak, Satay, Curry Noodle and the favourite of Asam Pedas. If you plan to go there by car, there are many parking spots (around 20) in front of the food court. If you plan to go there by public bus, you need to stop at bus stop nearer to traffic light intersection of Ayer Keroh Industrial Park, from there, the walking distance to the food court is around 5 minutes but be carefully because you need to cross the main road as there is no pedestrian bridge around that area. (updated Jul 2024)
  • 🌍 KFC Ayer Keroh (Drive-Through), Lebuh Ayer Keroh. This is fast food restaurant for those who want to try the famous KFC with local menu. The restaurant also served breakfast menu start at 4AM until 11AM daily. If you prefer to eat at somewhere else, the restaurant provide drive-through counter for the convenience. Limited parking spots around the restaurant and sometimes it can full especially during evening. The restaurant also provide delivery services if you stay at Ayer Keroh, either by KFC or third-party delivery service. The price might be different in store and delivery. (updated Jul 2024)
  • 🌍 Pizza Hut Ayer Keroh, Lebuh Ayer Keroh. Restaurant (updated Jul 2024)

Drink

Sleep

Connect

Post offices

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

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