Entopia Penang Butterfly Farm

Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm is perfect if you’re looking for things to do with kids in Penang! This 8-hectare butterfly park in Penang is the largest of its kind!

With a dome-shaped exterior, similar to Singapore’s Flower Dome. In it, are a variety of insects, reptiles and over 15,000 free-flying butterflies!

Whether it’s for education or leisure, Entopia Butterfly Farm in Penang is one of the places to visit in Penang! For all walks of life!

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History Of Penang Butterfly Farm

Founded in 1986 by David Goh, a teacher with a passion for butterflies and entomology, the Penang Butterfly Farm is one of the first tropical butterfly and insect sanctuaries in the world.

The Exterior Of Entopia Butterfly Farm In Teluk Bahang, Penang
The Exterior Of Entopia Butterfly Farm In Teluk Bahang, Penang – photo credits to kj_liew (Instagram)

The butterfly farm is currently managed by David Goh’s son, Joseph Goh – the current CEO of Penang Butterfly Farm.

In recent years, the Penang Butterfly Farm has undergone a major face life, alongside a complete re-branding into Entopia.

Giant Stag And Rhino Beetle Replicas At Entopia Penang Butterfly Garden
Giant Stag And Rhino Beetle Replicas At Entopia Penang Butterfly Garden – photo credits to myentopia (Instagram)

As a major tourist attraction, Entopia also serves to foster interest in entomology within the Malaysian public, alongside raising awareness on butterfly conservation and habitat issues.

Dome-shaped Atrium At Natureland, Outdoor Section Of Entopia Penang Butterfly Farm
Dome-shaped Atrium At Natureland, Outdoor Section Of Entopia Penang Butterfly Farm – photo credits to a.sglogic2002 (Instagram)

With awards like the Malaysian Tourism Gold Award and Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence:

Entopia is one of Penang’s leading attractions with millions of local and international visitors over the years!

Entopia Penang Location

Entopia Penang is in Teluk Bahang; a short drive away from Penang National Park.

Or a 1.5 hours (by public transport) from George Town!

Address: 830 Jalan Teluk Bahang, Teluk Bahang, 11050 Penang, Penang Island, Malaysia

GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 5.450207; Longtitude: 100.214838

Contact: +604-888 8111

Entopia Butterfly Farm Opening Hours

Entopia Butterfly Farm opens daily from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (including weekends and public holidays)!

Do note that ticket sales and entry will not be allowed after 5:00 pm.

Entopia Penang Butterfly Farm Entrance Fee

If you happen to be Malaysian, remember to bring along your MyKad for a cheaper entry fee!

CategoryStandardMyKad
Adult (13 years old & above)RM69RM49
Child (4 to 12 years old)RM49RM29
Senior Citizen (60 years old & above)RM49RM29

Family packages are also available, although do note that these are only applicable for walk-in visitors.

Family Package DealStandardMyKad
2 Adults + 2 ChildrenRM216RM144
2 Adults + 3 ChildrenRM255RM167
2 Adults + 4 ChildrenRM294RM190
2 Adults + 5 ChildrenRM333RM213
2 Adults + 6 ChildrenRM372RM236

Note: Purchasing tickets online 3 days in advance nets you 10% off!

If you have more than 20 people in your group? You may be eligible for a discount too! But remember to make a booking 2 weeks before you visit!

Contact Entopia’s Sales Department at [email protected] for any inquiries.

Blue Tiger Butterfly Spotted At Entopia Penang Butterfly Farm
Blue Tiger Butterfly Spotted At Entopia Penang Butterfly Farm – photo credits to man_lie_123 (Instagram)

Becoming Friends Of Entopia Members

If you’re a frequent visitor, consider joining the Friends of Entopia membership plan!

Membership PlansPer Annum Fee
Individual AdultRM 188.00
Individual Senior CitizenRM 108.00
Family 2 Adults + 1 ChildRM 368.00
Family 2 Adults + 2 ChildrenRM 398.00
Family 2 Adults + 3 ChildrenRM 468.00

Friends Of Entopia members can enjoy exclusive privileges, as well as have a positive impact on the butterfly farm and local community.

As members, you can enjoy:

  • 25% discount when you buy entrance tickets for friends or family
  • Other discounts (e.g. Nature Learning Programmes)
  • 15% discount when you dine at Tapestree
  • 15% discount when you shop at the Entopia Store (selected items only)
  • Early invites to Entopia events and programmes
  • Unlimited entry to Entopia for a whole year!
  • Access to a members-only lounge (The Atlas) with free Wifi, coffee and tea.
  • And more!
Rajah Brooke's Birdwing Butterfly At Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm
Rajah Brooke’s Birdwing Butterfly At Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm – photo credits to reginaweibel (Instagram)

Entopia Penang Ticket Promotions

You can save up to 20% with some of the promotions that Entopia offers! Be sure to check their promotion page before you go!

Of course, Terms & Conditions do apply.

Their fixed promotions include:

1. Advance Online Purchase – Temporarily Unavailable

  • 10% off you book your tickets online 3 days before your visit
  • Available for both Standard & MyKad Special

2. Reopening Special Promo

  • Valid for both walk-in and online purchases through the official site
  • Promotion entails a 20% discount on Entopia Entrance tickets
  • Applicable for both Standard and MyKad Special
  • Valid only till 30 April 2022

3. Birthday Discount – Temporarily Unavailable

Birthday Promotion At Entopia Penang Butterfly Garden
Birthday Promotion At Entopia Penang Butterfly Garden – photo credits to myentopia (Instagram)
  • Buy 2 ADULT tickets and get 1 FREE!
  • Valid 7 days even after your birth date!
  • Only for walk-in visitors with MyKad

Or you can check out if there are better prices on Wonderfly!

Butterfly Park Facilities

Look out for some of these facilities in the park!

  • Free WiFi
  • Toilets
  • Nursing Rooms
  • Surau
  • Helpdesks (EDU & FOE)
  • Sick Bay
  • The Atlas (members-only lounge)
  • Tapestree Café
  • Entopia Store
  • The Sphere multi-function hall
Natureland – Outdoor Section At Entopia Butterfly Farm In Penang
Natureland – Outdoor Section At Entopia Butterfly Farm In Penang – photo credits to myentopia (Instagram)

1. Natureland – Outdoor Section

A living garden vivarium stretching 1.18km long, Natureland is the highlight of Entopia. It is a recreated ecological home for numerous insects and reptiles.

It’s also one of the largest butterfly gardens in Malaysia, with around 15,000 butterflies from across an average of 60 different species.

Apart from the fauna, the flora is also exquisite, with over 200 types of plants with various artistic garden features strewn in, such as waterfalls and ponds.

Main attractions include:

  • Aroma Trail
  • Dragon Path
  • Mystery Cave
Mystery Cave At Entopia Penang Butterfly Garden
Mystery Cave At Entopia Penang Butterfly Garden – photo credits to myentopia (Instagram)
  • Tiger Falls
  • Home Tree
  • David’s Garden
David’s Garden (Outdoor) At Entopia Penang Butterfly Garden
David’s Garden (Outdoor) At Entopia Penang Butterfly Garden – photo credits to myentopia (Instagram)⠀

Tips:

  • Wear bright colors to attract butterflies to you
  • Remember to check the weather forecast before buying your tickets
  • Visitors can visit The Cocoon (indoor section) first if it rains
  • Umbrellas are available upon request on rainy days
Parthenos Sylvia Clipper Butterfly At Entopia Penang Butterfly Farm
Parthenos Sylvia Clipper Butterfly At Entopia Penang Butterfly Farm – photo credits to _naviin001 (Instagram)

2. Cocoon – Indoor Section

A 2-storey indoor exhibition and activities with world-class facilities to self-explore the world of invertebrates!

Main attractions include:

  • Lumino City
  • Cinerama
Cinerama At Entopia Penang Butterfly Garden
Cinerama At Entopia Penang Butterfly Garden – photo credits to myentopia (Instagram)
  • Downtown Entopia
  • Understory Tales
Understory Tales (Indoor) At Entopia Penang Butterfly Garden
Understory Tales (Indoor) At Entopia Penang Butterfly Garden – photo credits to myentopia (Instagram)
  • Underground Mysteries
  • Pandora Forest
The Pandora Forest (Indoor section) of Entopia Penang Butterfly Farm
The Pandora Forest (Indoor section) of Entopia Penang Butterfly Farm – photo credits to myentopia (Instagram)
  • Metamorphosis
  • Breeding Ground

3. Tapestree Café

Stop by for a quick refuel at the Tapestree in-house café located at Natureland (outdoor section).

Tapestree Café At Natureland in Entopia
Tapestree Café At Natureland in Entopia – photo credits to myentopia (Instagram)

Accommodating up to 40 people at a time, dine with butterflies in a natural outdoor space or relax in the air-conditioned indoors.

The café offers up Western and Asian cuisine with the food menu rotating every once in a while.

They also have a barista to satisfy your coffee cravings!

Inside Tapestree Café At Natureland in Entopia
Inside Tapestree Café At Natureland in Entopia – photo credits to myentopia (Instagram)

Tapestree Café is open from 10am to 5pm.

Note: Tapestree is officially Halal-certified.

Read more: 17 Best Cafe In Penang With Great Coffee (Includes New Cafes)

Entopia Penang Butterfly Farm Review

What you’ll like:

  • The greenery and reptiles are just as interesting as the butterflies
  • Improved facilities since the renovation
  • Knowledgeable staff are helpful in providing explanations
  • Certain sessions allow visitors to hold the scorpions, iguanas, and more
  • 4pm butterfly release session allows you to release butterflies that have just evolved from pupa.
  • Great for kids!
Leopard Lacewing Butterfly Spotted At Entopia Penang Butterfly Farm
Leopard Lacewing Butterfly Spotted At Entopia Penang Butterfly Farm – photo credits to liv_at_large (Instagram)

Good to know:

  • Cooler in the mornings and evenings but butterflies are more active during sunny days!
  • Dress light as the park can get quite warm.
  • Watch where you step as butterflies may land on the ground
  • Expect to spend a minimum of 2 hours in the park
  • Getting a taxi back may take time

How To Go To Penang Butterfly Farm

1. By Tour:

Choose a private tour service like RayTheTour to take you to Penang Butterfly Farm and other Penang attraction in the area!

Penang Tour - RayTheTour & Travelswithsun

Reasons to book with us:

  • MPV or Van transport (petrol and parking fees covered)
  • English-speaking or Chinese-speaking guides
  • Local guides who know their stuff!
  • A super-customize-able Penang trip itinerary (morning to evening) – just let us know where you want to go!
  • Pick up anywhere in Penang (and drop off too) on the day of your tour
  • It’s easy to book (contact us on WhatsApp or Facebook!)
  • We do tours in Ipoh, Cameron Highlands and Taiping too

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2. By Rapid Penang Bus:

Take bus 101 or 102 from Georgetown. Get off at Escape Theme Park next door.

BusFromDurationFrequencyPrice
101Jetty (Weld Quay)~1 hour 10 minutes10 minutesRM4
102Penang Airport~1 hour 45 minutes60 minutesRM5
501Balik Pulau~1 hour 15 minutes120 minutesRM2

3. By Grab/Taxi:

Use the Grab app to arrange for a driver to pick you up. Either that or you can take a taxi there!

If you’re driving,

  • It’s a 30-minute drive away from Georgetown
  • From George Town, use the coastal route to Teluk Bahang roundabout where you should exit at 9 o’clock.
  • Continue straight for another 1.5km to Entopia

There is ample parking space for free!

Or park opposite Entopia at Perbadanan Bekalan Air (PBA)

Read more: 4 Best Ways For Getting Around Penang (With All Penang Transport Options)

Other Attractions Near Penang Butterfly Farm

Since you’re going to be checking out the Butterfly Farm, make your trip worthwhile by visiting another Penang attraction in the area!

1. ESCAPE Theme Park

Slide down the world’s longest water slide in ESCAPE Theme Park in Teluk Bahang, Penang! You will zigzag through the trees for a full 3 minutes!

Escape Theme Park In Penang
Escape Theme Park In Penang – photo credits to encikbuncet (Instagram)

The park has other gravity-play rides too like a ski lift, water slide, tubby racer and hill rider!

With such a wide range of fun activities, ESCAPE Theme Park is suitable for anyone seeking a thrill!

Address: 828, Jalan Teluk Bahang, Teluk Bahang, 11050, Penang Island

Opening Hours: Daily from 10am to 6pm (Closed on Monday)

Contact: +604-881 1106

Read more: Penang Peranakan Mansion: Make A Trip To This Worthy Historical Museum

2. Penang National Park

Suited for nature lovers:

Go jungle trekking over the hills, walk along the beach, do some bird watching or visit the Turtle Conservation Centre in Penang National Park!

Bridge In Penang National Park
The swing bridge To Pantai Keracut Overlooks The Meromictic Lake In Penang National Park – photo credits to yusufbhunnoo(Instagram)

Visitors can also camp at the campsites in Penang National Park. Just be aware that it is a national park and there might be wildlife roaming around the camp area.

Bukit Batu Hitam Campsite At Penang National Park
Bukit Batu Hitam Campsite At Penang National Park – photo credits to ewchuah (Instagram)

Address: Pejabat Taman Negara P. Pinang, jalan Hassan Abbas, 11050 George Town, Penang

Opening Hours: Daily from 8am to 5pm

Contact: +604-881 3530

Read more: Monkey Beach Penang: Visit This Slice Of Paradise In Penang

Conclusion

Entopia Penang Butterfly Farm isn’t just a butterfly and reptile lovers paradise, it’s also a living classroom for all walks of life.

This ever-evolving butterfly farm will have visitors returning for more. Be it for the informative exhibits, or the sheer variety of breathtaking species you can encounter here!

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