Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center

Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Center Phnom Tamao isn't just a zoo—it's Cambodia's largest wildlife sanctuary and rescue center. Home to over 1,200 animals, it is a vital place of healing for creatures rescued from the illegal wildlife trade. Ratha and I visited recently, and here is how you can plan your own trip! 📍 Location Takeo Province (Approx. 1 hour south of Phnom Penh) 🚗 Access Best by Private Car or Tuk-Tuk (The park is massive!) 💵 Entry Foreigners: $5 USD / Cambodians: ~1,000 Riel Why You Should Visit 🐻 Free the Bears Phnom Tamao houses the world's largest sanctuary for Sun Bears and Moon Bears . These bears were rescued from the bile trade and now live in large, natural forest enclosures. 🐘 Lucky the Elephant Meet the famous resident elephants. Many of these gentle giants are being rehabilitated after years of hard labor or injuries from traps in the forest. 🐒 Playful Macaques While most animals are in enclosures, the local monkeys roam free. Keep your food hidden, as they ar…