Ragunan Zoo
Ragunan Zoo is a 140-hectare (350-acre) zoo in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, Indonesia. It was founded in 1864. The zoo has over 295 species of animals, 171 species of flora[1] and 3,122 animal specimens including birds.[2]
 Ragunan Zoo Gate | |
| Date opened | 1864 22 June 1966 (in current location) |
|---|---|
| Location | Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Land area | 140 ha (350 acres) |
| Coordinates | 6°18′42″S 106°49′12″E / 6.3115875°S 106.8199182°ECoordinates: 6°18′42″S 106°49′12″E / 6.3115875°S 106.8199182°E |
| Number of animals | 3,122 |
| Number of species | 270 |
| Memberships | WAZA |
| Website | www.ragunanzoo.jakarta.go.id/ |
Ragunan Zoo is a combination of a zoo and park, so it is also known as Ragunan Zoological Park.[3] It holds a lot of Indonesian species such as komodo dragon, orangutan, tapir, anoa, sumatran tiger, Javan Hawk-eagle and various colored birds like the southern cassowary. Other popular animals are sumatran elephant, kangaroo, giraffe, and zebra.
Ragunan Zoo Media
The first zoo of Batavia (Jakarta) located in Cikini area
The Schmutzer Primate Centre, Jakarta
The Ragunan Zoo is a popular weekend destination for Jakarta families
Komodo dragon in Ragunan Zoo
References
- ↑ Dina Indrasafitri, 'Ragunan zoo: Not so rosy', The Jakarta Post, 5 October 2010.
- ↑ "Welcome to the Ragunan Zooligal Park". Archived from the original on 2011-03-01. Retrieved 2011-12-08.
- ↑ Indonesia Travel Guide Archived 2011-11-27 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved on 8 December 2011.
Other websites
Media related to Ragunan Zoo at Wikimedia Commons