APOPO Visitor Center – Siem Reap

Visit APOPO’s Landmine Rats also known as HeroRATs! If you’re looking for cool things to do in Siem Reap, why not stop by the APOPO Visitor Center and take a unique guided tour? Take an hour to visit the APOPO Visitor Center which is conveniently just a quick 10-minute tuk-tuk ride from downtown. Here, you’ll discover how we train African Giant Pouched Rats (they are much cuter than they sound and super smart, too!) to detect landmines and unexploded ordnance in Cambodia and beyond, playing a vital role in clearing these dangers. See our rats in action, learn about Cambodia’s recent history, and even hold a rat yourself!

You can find out all about how we train our amazing HeroRATs to find landmines and you can meet them, too. A visit to the APOPO Visitor Center is considered to be one of the top attractions in Siem Reap and among the best things for children to do in Cambodia. It’s also a great way to complement your visit to the tourist sites of Siem Reap such as Angkor Wat, other ancient temples, and national parks. The Visitor Center, conveniently located on the way back from Angkor Wat, is a perfect stop after a temple morning. Great for families too—kids love meeting the rats!

Cambodia is one of the most land-mine-affected countries in the world, but for over 25 years, APOPO has worked to clear landmines here and across the world. Our work keeps people safe by reclaiming land from the dangers of landmines and returning it to farmers and local communities, allowing them to thrive once again.