One of the attractions that is quite often visited with family and children is the zoo. Zoos can indeed provide animal education references to children which are quite effective, because in the zoo tourists can see firsthand the diversity of fauna and various types of animals. For those of you who want to take your children on a trip, one of the tips for traveling with children is to visit one of the many zoos in Indonesia below.
1. Stone Secret Zoo
Batu Secret Zoo is one of the tourist attractions in Batu in the form of a zoo. The concept is a zoo that is arranged in a modern way and has a very complete collection.
In addition, in this complex there is also a Animal Museum which can be visited to see some animals and also the skeletons of animals. Various collections of animals are well maintained and quite safe for children because visitors and animals are limited by glass screens.
If you want to visit there, the following information may be needed:
- HTM: IDR 84,000 weekdays and IDR 120,000 weekend
- Location: Jl. Oro-Oro Ombo No.9, Temas, Kec. Rock, Stone Town
- Opening hours: 10.00 – 18.00
2. Bali Zoo Park
There is another zoo with a more interesting arrangement than most zoos, namely Bali Zoo Park. If you are traveling to the Island of the Gods, don’t forget to stop by Bali Zoo Park with your family first.
This zoo stores various collections of animals. Visitors to Bali Zoo Park are not only local tourists, but also foreigners who are traveling in Bali.
If you want to visit there, the following information may be needed:
- HTM: IDR 100,000 adults and IDR 80,000 children
- Location: Jl. Raya Singapadu Banjar Seseh Sukawati Rocks Sukawati Gianyar Bali, Singapadu, Sukawati, Gianyar Regency, Bali
- Opening hours: 9.00 – 17.00
3. Bali Bird Park
Still in Bali, there is also a zoo area in Indonesia, namely the Bali Bird Park. As the name suggests, Bali Bird Park keeps a special collection of animals for birds and poultry.
The specialty of this modern zoo is that visitors can interact directly with the birds, so that an immediate educational impression can be obtained there.
If you want to visit there, the following information may be needed:
- HTM: IDR 150,000 adults and IDR 75,000 children
- Location: Jl. Serma Cok Ngurah Gambir, Singapadu, Batubulan, Sukawati, Gianyar Regency, Bali
- Opening hours: 09.00 – 17.30
4. Indonesian Safari Park (Bogor)
In the Puncak Bogor area there is also a zoo with a safari concept, namely Taman Safari Indonesia. In this place, the zoo also has a friendly concept for visitors, where animals can roam in their respective habitats.
Visitors can come and interact with them while providing food. Taman Safari Indonesia stores a large collection of animals that can provide tourism education, especially for children.
If you want to visit there, the following information may be needed:
- HTM: IDR 150,000 local and IDR 300,000 foreign
- Location: Puncak Highway No. 601, Cibeureum, Cisarua, Cibeureum, Cisarua, Bogo
- Opening hours: 09.00 – 17.00 day and 18.30 – 21.00 night
5. Indonesian Safari Park (Prigen)
Not only in Bogor, in East Java, more precisely in the Prigen area, there is also a zoo with a safari concept, namely Taman Safari Indonesia Prigen. Just like the safari park in Bogor, this safari park also keeps various collections of animals that are well cared for.
Tourists can see various kinds of animals by getting around by car or by taking a tour bus in the tourist area itself. Tourist attractions in East Java this one is also a strategic location that can be reached from Malang, Pasuruan, Surabaya, and also Batu City.
If you want to visit there, the following information may be needed:
- HTM: IDR 70,000 (ticket A), IDR 80,000 (ticket B), IDR 120,000 (ticket C)
- Location: Jatiarjo Village, Prigen, Jatiarjo, Prigen, Pasuruan
- Opening hours: 08.30 – 16.45
6. Gembira Loka Zoo
Gembira Loka Zoo is one of the tourist attractions in Yogyakarta that tourists can visit when visiting Jogja. This zoo is also located in the tourist area of Malioboro and Keraton so it is easier to reach.
The collection of animals in this zoo comes from groups of mammals, reptiles, birds, and various other collections. If you come to Jogja with your family and children, then try to stop by there.
If you want to visit there, the following information may be needed:
HTM: IDR 30,000
- Location: Jl. Botanical Gardens No.2, Rejowinangun, Kotagede, Yogyakarta City, Special Region of Yogyakarta
- Opening hours: 07.30 – 17.00
- IDR 20,000 weekdays and IDR 25,000 weekend
7. Bandung Zoo
Bandung also has a zoo that can be visited when traveling to this flower city. This humble zoo has been around since 1930 and has survived to this day.
The collection of animals in this zoo totals 79 rare animals and hundreds of others are common animals. In addition, the animals here come from within and outside the country.
If you want to visit there, the following information may be needed:
- HTM: IDR 20,000
- Location: Jalan Zoo No.6, Lebak Siliwangi, Coblong, Bandung City
- Opening hours: 08.00 – 16.30
8. Pematang Siantar Animal Park
In North Sumatra there is also a zoo which is popularly known as the Pematang Siantar Animal Park. The location is in Pematangsiantar City.
The collection of animals in the Pematang Siantar Animal Park is also quite complete, which is approximately 700 animals. From that number, the animals are divided into 183 species and reportedly this number will continue to grow along with existing captivity and conservation.
If you want to visit there, the following information may be needed:
- HTM: IDR 25,000
- Location: Jalan Gunung Simanuk-Manuk P. Siantar, Teladan, West Siantar, Exemplary, Siantar Bar., Pematang Siantar City
- Opening hours: 08.00 – 17.00
9. Bali Safari and Marine Park
This zoo is modern and interesting to visit when traveling to Bali. This tourist spot is a Children’s Tourist Place in Bali which is suitable for educational and family tourism.
Animals are kept in spaces similar to their natural habitat. This zoo has the same concept as Taman Safari Indonesia and is an attractive tourist location.
If you want to visit there, the following information may be needed:
- HTM: IDR 135,000 – IDR 450,000
- Location: Jl. Bypass Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra Km. 19.8, Serongga, Kec. Gianyar, Gianyar Regency, Bali
- Opening hours: 09.00 – 17.00
10. Bonbin Surabaya
Surabaya Zoo or commonly known as Bonbin Surabaya is one of the zoos that are quite old. This zoo has a fairly complete collection of animals to visit.
In addition, the collection of animals that exist is also not only local stars, but there are also animals from abroad that are brought there. Its location in the city center is also very easy to reach.
If you want to visit there, the following information may be needed:
- HTM: IDR 15,000 weekdays and IDR 20,000 weekend
- Location: Jalan Setail No.1, Darmo, Wonokromo, Surabaya City
- Opening hours: 08.00 – 16.00
11. Seaworld Indonesia
This marine and sea animal concept zoo is located in the Ancol area of Jakarta. Seaworld has a complete collection of aquatic animals that tourists can enjoy.
Established since 1994, this zoo has long been a popular educational tourist spot in Indonesia, especially Jakarta. If you want to visit there, please come to the Ancol area and enjoy the existing tours.
If you want to visit there, the following information may be needed:
- HTM: IDR 80,000 weekdays and IDR 90,000 weekend
- Location: Jalan Lodan Timur No.7, RW.10, Ancol, Pademangan, North Jkt City, Special Capital Region of Jakarta
- Opening hours: 09.00 – 18.00
12. Jaya Indonesia Crocodile Park
As the name suggests, this tourist location is a zoo with the main concept of crocodiles and reptiles. The location is in Cikarang Bekasi and is one of the many tourist attractions in Bekasi. Actually the Indinesia Jaya Crocodile Park is a crocodile sanctuary.
There are more than 500 crocodiles kept here, and it is the largest crocodile farm in Asia. There are also recreational facilities that support tourism activities, such as a playground and entertainment stage.
If you want to visit there, the following information may be needed:
- HTM: IDR 12,000 adults and IDR 6,000 children
- Location: Jl. Raya Serang – Cibarusah KM.3, Sukaragam, Serang Baru, Bekasi,
- Opening hours: 07.30 – 16.45
13. Lampung Green Valley
Green Valley Lampung is located in the city of Bandar Lampung and is a complete tourist attraction that can be visited with the family. There is also an animal collection area that can provide recommendations for animal education tours such as a zoo.
Even though it was only opened around 2007, Lembah Hijau Lampung has been visited by many tourists until now. If you want to travel to Lampung, try to stop by there.
If you want to visit there, the following information may be needed:
- Location: Jalan Raden Imba Kusuma Ratu No.21, Sukadana Ham, Tanjung Karang Barat, Sukadana Ham, Tj. Karang Bar., Bandar Lampung City
- Opening hours: 07.15 – 18.00
14. Kinantan Cultural and Wildlife Park
Kinantan Wildlife and Culture Park is also known as the Bukittinggi Animal Park. This zoo is located in West Sumatra and is one of the oldest zoos in Indonesia.
This tourist spot in West Sumatra has a fairly complete collection of animals on the island of Sumatra. Built since the Dutch colonial era, this zoo still stands today as an interesting tourist attraction.
If you want to visit there, the following information may be needed:
- HTM: IDR 10,000 adults and IDR 8,000 children
- Location: Jl. Cindua Mato, Fort Ps. Above, Guguk Panjang, Bukittinggi City, West Sumatra
- Opening hours: 08.00 – 18.00
Those are some lists of zoos in Indonesia that can be visited and spread throughout the archipelago. Zoo education tours are never boring to explore. Happy holidays and hopefully useful.
