Looking for a truly ethical wildlife experience in Cambodia? Our award-winning Behind-the-Scenes tour at Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre takes you up close with elephants, tigers, and baby animals while directly supporting their care and rescue.

Our tour has now been operating for 13 years and provides the perfect nature-based balance alongside visiting the historical sites, the Royal Palace, the museums and shopping whilst in Phnom Penh. 

In a convenient day trip from Phnom Penh you’ll spend the morning amongst elephants and tigers, enjoy a delicious Cambodian style lunch and the afternoon filled with gorgeous baby animals at the nursery. Expert guides are at your disposal for the whole day to tell you the rescue stories of the animals and answer any questions that you may have. 

Close-up of a rescued tiger's face at Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre in Cambodia

Dont take our word for it! Cory and Wallace’s Phnom Penh Adventure

Close-up of a rescued tiger's face at Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre in Cambodia

Recent guests of ours, Cory and Wallace created an incredible video for their Youtube channel about their time visiting Phnom Penh, learning about the harrowing history of Cambodia, and doing our rescue centre tour.

Guests dont make videos very often, so we are soo grateful when they do! Thank you to Cory and Wallace for showcasing Phnom Penh and our work at Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre. 

It is much more common for guests to leave glowing reviews on our Google and TripAdvisor

Dave – 5 Stars – ‘What a fantastic tour! Everything was well-organized, seeing the rescued animals up close was fascinating and feeding the elephants was magical. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an ethical animal experience. The animals are clearly well-cared for and the organization’s mission is more than deserving of our support.’

Kathleen – 5 Stars – ‘Such an amazing behind the scenes experience. An ethical and extremely educational way to learn about and interact with Cambodia’s wildlife. I especially loved meeting the elephants. The staff are knowledgeable and provided a great experience.’

Close-up of a rescued tiger's face at Phnom Tamao Wildlife Rescue Centre in Cambodia

What are the other Phnom Penh Activities? 

There are many things to do in Phnom Penh, from visiting the historical sites, exploring the unique cuisine and shopping for handicrafts. Kayak has collated a very informative travel guide for your convenience! 

Healing and Hope for Baby Elephants