Cambodia · Wildlife

1-Day Phnom Tamao Wildlife Tour with Phnom Chisor Temple

1 Day Round trip from National Road No 2 Easy pace

Wgical Garden and Wildlife Rescue Centre

The journey

Trip highlights

01 See over 1,200 rescued animals at Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre
02 Visit Cambodia's largest zoo in more than 6,000 acres of protected forest
03 Explore Phnom Chisor, an ancient Khmer hilltop temple from the 11th century
04 Learn about the temple built by King Suryavarman I and dedicated to Shiva and Vishnu

Travel from Phnom Penh to the Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre, Cambodia's largest zoo, set within more than 6,000 acres of protected regenerating forest. See over 1,200 rescued animals, including Asian elephants, Malayan sun bears, tigers, and Siamese crocodiles, before continuing to Phnom Chisor, an ancient Khmer hilltop temple built in the 11th century by King Suryavarman I. This full-day tour combines wildlife conservation with Cambodia's rich historical heritage.

See over 1,200 rescued animals, including Asian elephants, Malayan sun bears, tigers, and Siamese crocodiles, before continuing to Phnom Chisor, an ancient Khmer hilltop temple built in the 11th century by King Suryavarman I.

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At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Phnom Penh

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre and Phnom Chisor Temple

Head to Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre (PTWRC), a wildlife centre located roughly 25 miles (40 km) by road south of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Established in 1995 and spread across more than 6,000 acres of protected regenerating forest, it is the largest zoo in Cambodia. Since 2001, PTWRC has been run by the Cambodian Forestry Administration in partnership with the environmental non-profit organization Wildlife Alliance. Wildlife Alliance animal husbandry specialists, veterinarians, and caretakers assist with animal feeding, care, and daily operations.
Have lunch at local restaurants.
Continue to Phnom Chisor Temple with your Cambodian tour guide. This ancient Khmer temple stands on top of a hill and was built in the 11th century from laterite and bricks, with carved sandstone lintels, by Khmer Empire King Suryavarman I, who practised Brahmanism. It was dedicated to the Hindu divinities Shiva and Vishnu. The temple's original name was Sri Suryaparvata, "The mountain of Surya".