One of the famous tourist attractions in Takeo is the Phnom Ta Mao (Zoo), Takeo. The Takeo province in Cambodia is home to several natural and artificial beautiful spots. The Phnom Ta Mao (Zoo), Takeo is one of the frequently visited places for sightseeing in Takeo.
The Phnom Ta Mao (Zoo), Takeo is positioned at Tro Pang Sap village in Tro Pang Sap Commune of Ba Ti District in Takeo province. Besides housing a big zoo, Phnom Ta Mao is home to a number of temples and a mountain. The zoo is managed by the Department of Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture. There are 84 varieties of animals and avifauna in the zoo.
There are 150 four-footed animals belonging to 38 different kinds at the Phnom Ta Mao (Zoo), Takeo. Among the avifauna, 300 birds belonging to 38 kinds are present in the zoo. Number of reptiles present here are 30, which belong to eight different kinds. The Ministry of Agriculture seized these animals from offenders who illegally traffic wild animals all over Cambodia.
2,500 hectare of land area of Phnom Ta Mao is forest protected area. In this area, 70 hectare land area is allocated for the Phnom Ta Mao (Zoo) in Takeo. This area consists of five lofty mountains, which are -
- Phnom Ta Mao
- Phnom Thmor Dos
- Phnom Phdan Poan
- Phnom Chhoy
- Phnom Bang
The average number of tourists visiting Phnom Ta Mao every week ranges from 500 to 600. The Phnom Ta Mao (Zoo), Takeo is positioned at a distance of 40 kilometers from Phnom Penh. A 45-minute drive from Phnom Penh helps you reach this zoo. You can come here by the National Road No. 2.
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