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A new park/zoo in Central Jakarta, planned to fully open in December 2024 (probably to coincede with the Christmas and New Year's Eve Holidays a.k.a Nataru Holiday) Several takeaways from this video: The park already has a number of animals in its public/opened areas, such as: A pond with...

Inspired by this thread in the Singapore forum, since BSD City Zoo is rumored/slated to open next year: What should Mandai add to its upcoming wildlife attractions (Speculation / Fantasy) My opinion would be: An aquatic section with humboldt/african penguins and semi-aquatic mammals such as...

There are actually three Taman Safari Indonesia There is the one I describe here which is located not so far from Jakarta, another to the south of the country near Surabaya and the third which is located on Bali. The Bali collection is more popularily known as Bali Marine and Safari Park. The...

Whilst I was in Jakarta I took a taxi to visit Seaworld Indonesia . I was glad I did. It was a worthwhile and interesting visit. Whereas the Sentosa Underwater world claims to be the biggest I think it could all be a play on names.. 'Seaworld' versus 'underwaterworld' at the end of the day they...

The Ragunan Zoo is perhaps one of the biggest zoos I have every visited. It is certainly very exciting with something new waiting around ever corner. This was my first trip to Indonesia and I greatly enjoyed it. Some of the friendliest people I have met anywhere. If you get the chance to visit. Do!

Probably the only Javan hawk eagle (Spizaetus bartelsi) in a public institution worldwide.

Maleo (Macrocephalon maleo) Taken in Ragunan zoo (Indonesia)

Mentawai macaque (Macaca pagensis) Taken in Ragunan zoo (Indonesia)