Entopia
Updated by Oct 2024
Once you step into any attraction in Penang, you will feel attached to it. If you're planning a vacation to Penang and have no idea what to include in your travel bucket list, then this blog is for you!
As awarded to be the world's first tropical butterfly and insect sanctuary, Entopia is the perfect destination to bring you close to the voice of nature. It was also awarded the "Biggest Green Wall" in Malaysia by The Malaysia Book of Records in 2017.
Entopia Map
Entopia has two domes: Natureland living outdoor garden and Cocoon indoor discovery centre. With more than 150 species of fauna and 200 species of flora, Entopia is always flooded with travellers from all corners of the world, and of course, it's a must-visit place of attraction for you in Penang!
After purchasing the entrance ticket at the ticketing counter, you're ready to explore this fantastic place at your own pace.
Entopia's Nature Ambassadors (Orni, Juro, Tacca, Dagon, Toro)
Do you know there are 5 Entopia's nature ambassadors? Let's find and meet all of them along your way.
Start your journey by entering the Natureland living outdoor garden. This garden is made up of six areas: Mystery Cave, Tiger Falls, Home Tree, Dragon Path, Aroma Trail, and David's Garden. It's one of the largest butterfly gardens in Malaysia, where 15,000 butterflies of approximately 60 species are free to come out and "relax" naturally in this unique environment.
No journey to Entopia would be complete without stepping into "Home Tree." This majestic, iconic tree of life symbolises the great harmony found in Mother Nature. This is also where you can celebrate "Vita Nova" (new life) and carry out butterfly release activities based on the daily schedule.
Tiger Falls
David's Garden
"Butterfly Vista" - collecting nectar
Continue your journey to "Tiger Falls" - the coolest area and "David's Garden". Relax and take your time to stroll around the garden; you'll be surrounded by hundreds of beautiful butterflies. Open your eyes, and you'll discover they are busy collecting nectar if you're lucky. Let's immerse yourself in this stunning environment and spend time with them. You can identify their species and participate in nature learning activities when you're there. It promises to bring you away from your daily stressful city life. SMART TIP! Be sure to check out the activities schedule upon arrival.
Yes! How lucky am I! This butterfly lands on my hand when I'm located at David's Garden.
Besides beautiful butterflies, you can even "meet up" with lizards, geckos and real-life dragons at "Dragon Path". Never skip this area when you're in Entopia.
Take a stroll at "Aroma Trail" before moving to the next area.
Be brave and move your step to "Mystery Cave" to discover the mysterious creatures. How dare you get close to all of them?
After your journey in the Natureland living outdoor garden, it's time to explore the Cocoon indoor discovery centre. It's featured on two floors: the upper floor includes Pandora Forest, Metamorphosis, Cinerama, Breeding Ground, and Insect Museum, whereas the lower floor includes Downtown Entopia, Underground Mysteries, and Understory Tales.
Yes! You'll have the chance to step into this beautiful and magical "Pandora Forest" when you're in Entopia. Move to this dream wonderland - the fantasy world of butterfly myths and legends.
Entrance of Metamorphosis
Want to experience the butterfly's transformation? All you need to do is step into "Metamorphosis." It's the place where you can discover and learn how a butterfly egg turns into a beautiful butterfly. Wow! This is my first time witnessing a butterfly's transformation.
Sit back and relax at "Cinerama" before continuing your journey. Here, you can "step" into the world of insects through the provided video.
Entrance of Breeding Ground
"Breeding Ground" allows you to step behind the scenes of a butterfly farm and gain as much knowledge as you can about butterflies. You can even join the butterfly breeder sharing session to have hands-on experience.
Insect Time Sharing at Insect Museum
Papilios of the Worlds at Insect Museum
Before going to the ground floor, you should move to the "Insect Museum" to learn more about the world of Insects.
After exploring all these, move to "Downtown Entopia," the world of invertebrates. It's designed to let you explore through various interactive and fun activities.
Interactive Places found at Downtown Entopia
Visualise yourself as one of them while you walk around "Underground Mysteries." You will learn about their daily lives in this insect's habitat. Who are they? Let's step into this mysterious place and discover yourself!
Beetle in Understory Tales
Stick Insects at Understory Tales
Move yourself to "Understory Tales" to listen to the world of invertebrates. It'll expand your knowledge with the walk-through experience. Never skip it during your visit to Entopia!
Want to know the story behind Entopia? Move to this section, and you'll find the answer!
What an incredible place! It's impossible to leave without collecting some souvenirs from the Entopia Store. With the variety of Entopia-related products, you can bring home a little memory of the magical moment of your journey.
I get myself a ruler. Cute, isn't it? 😃
You can even join the membership to be the "Friends of Entopia." Membership offers unlimited entry to Entopia for 365 days and exclusive benefits and privileges to all its members. If you're interested, head to the membership lounge, The Atlas, for an enquiry.
Entrance of EDU Helpdesk and The Sphere
For those of you who want to participate in Entopia Learning Programmes, there are many programs and workshops available for you to choose from. Whether you're coming from school, college, university, organisations, or corporations, there is always something for you and your team. Drop by the EDU Helpdesk for bookings and enquiries; all your questions will be answered! Let's create a learning experience that comes alive in Entopia's function room - The Sphere!
Before ending your journey at Entopia, get a meal from the selection of Asian and Western food at Tapestree. You'll have a unique experience dining with butterflies in this natural space. Sit back and relax in front of this beautiful view before the end of the day.
Step into Entopia allows you to discover and explore nature in a brand-new way. It's a magical paradise and connects you with Mother Nature through the unseen world of insects. A few hours spent at Entopia will be educational and fun for everyone.
What are you waiting for? Start planning your journey to Entopia, where all the magical moments are waiting for you to discover!
