Peyrieras Reptile Reserve Travel Guide: Top Sights in Madagascar,

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Peyrieras Reptile Reserve- Travel Tips What to See, How to Plan & Tours: Natural Scenery; Madagascar; 5 Reviews

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Suggested Duration: 2 hours

Nestled along National Road N2, about 75 km east of Antananarivo, the Peyrieras Reptile Reserve—also known as Madagascar Exotic, Peyrieras Butterfly Farm, and Mandraka Reptile Farm—showcases the island's rich biodiversity. Conveniently located between Manjakandriana and Moramanga, this enchanting sanctuary is a popular stop for travelers heading to Andasibe-Mantadia National Park. Founded by French entomologist André Peyriéras, the reserve is home to diverse reptiles, including chameleons, iguanas, and frogs, as well as amphibians, crocodiles, and butterflies. The adjacent forest hosts habituated Verreaux's sifaka and common brown lemurs, offering visitors unique opportunities for close-up photography during feeding times. Guided tours through large enclosures and greenhouses provide intimate insights into these fascinating creatures, with daily visits from Coquerel's sifaka ensuring unforgettable moments for photography enthusiasts.

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Reviews of Peyrieras Reptile Reserve

chiangmaicharlies

4
Reviewed: 2024-03-29

A difficult place to review as these animals are in captivity, which is never a good thing. On the other hand, when you've spent 5 hours trekking in a rain forest and the best you've seen is a shadowy lemur (maybe!) at the very top of a tree, you will appreciate that you have seen some of Madagascar's exotic creatures, such as chameleons, geckos, lizards, snakes and insects at 'Réserve Peyrieras Madagascar Exotic.' The ranger in charge when we visited had a lot of knowledge and handled the animals carefully. We saw a good range of creatures and were able to take photos. We spent about an hour here. I think that most tourists visit here whether they are against animals in captivity or not. I think there should be more sites like this in Madagascar, only more modern and caring.
Leonard Kohl

5
Reviewed: 2024-03-11

Super nice place to encounter Chameleons and lemurs!
Mikhail Naiko

5
Reviewed: 2024-02-04

Nice place for a short visit to watch bunch of chameleons The price for foreigners is 30k + 7500 for guide
Gert Kopera

3
Reviewed: 2023-12-28

Great if you pass by on your way to or from Tamatave but not a destination unless you love chameleons. Guide was friendly, restaurant closed and lemurs were hiding. Toilets are a disgrace. Needs urgent TLC and investment.
MC C

5
Reviewed: 2023-10-23

highly recommended. it is a place we can feed and touch the lumurs, they are so adorable. You can also see many beautiful chameleons here. The guide is very professional. Thank you.