It has been a long while since anything can measure up to the popularity of Kea Farm Market. But Agro Market Cameron Highlands might be the next in line.
As a bonus, this attraction has a huge carpark too.
What can you see at Agro Market Cameron Highlands that you cannot see elsewhere? Find out in this post!
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About Agro Market Cameron Highlands
Agro Market Cameron Highlands is between the Time Tunnel Museum and Cactus Point. Unless you drive fast, it is hard to miss it because of the large signboard by the road.
The carpark takes up most of the area, but Agro Market Cameron Highlands is expansive too. Auto pay stations are at both sides of the complex. One in the middle, and one close to the exit.
And there are many unoccupied shops just outside Agro Market Cameron Highlands. The few opened shops sell produce and souvenirs. Similar to what you would see at Kea Farm Market.
The main entrance to Agro Market Cameron Highlands is on the left through some shops. An inclined road leads up to the ticket counter and entrance gate to Agro Market Cameron Highlands.
Agro Market Cameron Highlands is open every day from 9am to 6pm. If you don’t plan to take photos at every single corner, 1 hour is enough to explore this place at a leisurely pace.
Entrance Fees For Agro Market Cameron Highlands
The entrance fees are RM25 per adult. And RM10 per child (ages 3 and up).
This includes entrance to all the different sections at Agro Market Cameron Highlands. Like the aviary, Mini Santorini, the mini zoo and top garden of Agro Market Cameron Highlands.
You don’t have to pay for animal feed, or to take photos next to the flower displays. From what we can tell, the only restrictions here are for visitors to not pick flowers.
Parking At Agro Market Cameron Highlands
If it’s not already full, you can try parking outside Agro Market Cameron Highlands. This area is meant for buses though. But you won’t have to pay the parking fees since you don’t go through the parking barrier.
Once you enter the main parking area, parking fees of RM5 apply. And you pay these via the auto pay stations before exiting the carpark.
Attractions At Agro Market Cameron Highlands
Watch this video of the scenery at Agro Market:
There are many staff at Agro Market Cameron Highlands. But you don’t need their help to get around Agro Market Cameron Highlands.
Signboards clearly indicate where all the different sections of Agro Market Cameron Highlands are. Many of the sections are interconnected too.
1. Flower Mounds At Agro Market Cameron Highlands
These are the first things you’ll see when you enter Agro Market Cameron Highlands. And they look very similar to the ones at CH Flora Park.
The differences between the two places are the colorful fences and floors at Agro Market Cameron Highlands. Which is not to say that CH Flora Park is less attractive than Agro Market Cameron Highlands.
2. Cactus Section At Agro Market Cameron Highlands
Like the rest of Agro Market Cameron Highlands, the cacti section that they have is beautifully done.
There are yellow geometric arches and rows of gerberas right next to the cacti section. These make for a great photo opportunity.
Don’t forget to check out the succulent wall on the right of the cacti section!
3. Aviary At Agro Market Cameron Highlands
This is our favorite section at Agro Market Cameron Highlands. It is built on a slope with a suspended walkway so that visitors can see the whole of the aviary easily.
The aviary has a very high ceiling and some ponds at the bottom for the waterfowl. Many budgerigars and parrots sit on the many swings. A couple of peacocks wander the slope too.
There is one African grey parrot, and it can say hello.
If you want to entice some birds to your hands, look for the staff member hanging around the aviary. He gives out bird feed to visitors for this purpose.
So far, the bird enclosures at other places in Cameron Highlands cannot compare to the spacious aviary at Agro Market Cameron Highlands.
4. Love Locks At Agro Market Cameron Highlands
Big metal structures in the shapes of hearts line staircase on the right side of Agro Market Cameron Highlands. They have colourful locks on them.
Neon letters and flower covered walls add to the aesthetic appeal of this section.
5. Mini Santorini At Agro Market Cameron Highlands
This is a unique attraction at Agro Market Cameron Highlands that you can’t see elsewhere in Cameron Highlands.
The Santorini-inspired section is built just for taking photos. Some of the doors and window shutters are functional but there are no real rooms behind the white and blue façade.
If you like taking selfies, you will have a lot of fun at this section of Agro Market Cameron Highlands.
6. Mini Zoo At Agro Market Cameron Highlands
The few sheep that they have at Agro Market Cameron Highlands are free roaming. But while you can pet them through the fence, you cannot enter their enclosure.
You can find them at the other side of the aviary.
Likewise, visitors can’t go into the enclosures for the rabbits and cats. We were pleased to see that most of the animals are well looked after. Their enclosures are tidy.
The cat room is particularly impressive since it has a beautiful cat tree. And a full set of climbing shelves at the back.
You can find the mini zoo right above the Mini Santorini section at Agro Market Cameron Highlands.
Read more: The Sheep Sanctuary At Cameron Highlands – And What To Expect
7. Secret Garden At Agro Market Cameron Highlands
At the highest point of Agro Market Cameron Highlands (and past the mini zoo) is this lovely flower garden.
It is small and while there are no amazing panoramic views to see here, there are benches for a quick break from taking photos.
This section leads into a café which overlooks the car park of Agro Market Cameron Highlands. The drinks here are not as expensive as we expected – tea costs RM5.
What To Eat At Agro Market Cameron Highlands
There are a few places to get a bite at Agro Market Cameron Highlands:
The first is a bakery and fruit juice stall at the lowest level of Agro Market Cameron Highlands. The colorful seating upstairs is divided into a smoking and non-smoking section.
Secondly, there is a bigger café further up Agro Market Cameron Highlands. The staircase to this café is beside the mini zoo. They have coffee, tea and cakes here.
It doesn’t have much of a view (you’ll only see the car park from here) but it is spacious. There’s a counter selling Keiko Ice Cream.
PS: We didn’t like the ice cream. All the flavors we tried were very artificial tasting.
There is an open-air food court before the entrance of Agro Market Cameron Highlands too.
Amazon Le Petit Cafe CH is right outside the exit of Agro Market Cameron Highlands. It is next to a small plant shop that makes custom terrariums too.
What To Buy At Agro Market Cameron Highlands
Agro Market Cameron Highlands doesn’t have products of their own to sell.
The only non-food related shop inside is a small gift shop on the way out of Agro Market Cameron Highlands.
If you’re looking for plants, fresh fruit or vegetables, there are stalls outside Agro Market Cameron Highlands that sell these.
Summary Of Agro Market Cameron Highlands
What we like:
- No tacky displays
- Animals have proper enclosures
- Impressive aviary
- The whole place is very photogenic
- You can see sheep, roses, cacti, and many birds all in one location
- Parking is easy
- Sheltered from the rain (except the carpark)
What we don’t like:
- Some places smell strongly of chicken poop (the fertilizer they use for the flowers)
- Steep incline and many stairs make this place inconvenient for anyone with mobility issues
- Sheep could use a bigger place to graze
- Keiko ice cream is not worth getting
- Cats at the mini zoo are not spayed (we had an unpleasant experience witnessing a male cat attack an unwilling female)
Tips On Visiting Agro Market Cameron Highlands
- Wear comfortable shoes
- There are many stairs here – beware if you plan to bring a stroller or wheelchair
- Roadside parking is free
- There is an unmarked auto-pay station at the entrance side of Agro Market Cameron Highlands
- The plant shop immediately outside the exit of Agro Market Cameron Highlands is worth a look. They have mini terrariums which they make themselves.
Conclusion
With so much space, Agro Market Cameron Highlands has a big potential to draw in crowds. Even without the little shops outside, the place can hold its own. Because it is well done and has many attractions.
The variety of attractions that Agro Market Cameron Highlands is only one of its major advantages. Entrance fees are reasonable when compared to CH Flora Park. Both places set high standards for new attractions in Cameron Highlands.
Moreover, Agro Market Cameron Highlands is very accessible and convenient if you have your own car. Thanks to the large car park right outside!
PS: Green View Garden in Cameron Highlands has its own car park too, and paddle boats!
Need some help getting to and around Cameron Highlands? You can take private tour services in the form of day trips from Ipoh to Cameron Highlands.
