Ragunan zoo is one of the main tourist objects in Jakarta. It is located on Jalan RM Harsono, Ragunan, South Jakarta. The zoo covers an area of 140 hectares and is the largest zoo in Indonesia.
Ragunan zoo has a big collection of animals (more than 4,000 animals consisting of 295 species). The animals are conserved in cages according to their kinds and original habitats. About 90% animals in this zoo are original Indonesian animals. The Ragunan zoo has especially been successful in its conservation program. It has been successful in conserving several kinds of animals, such as the Sumatran tiger, python snake, Komodo dragon, orangutan, and some species of birds including cassowary, long-tailed parakeet, parrot, and other kinds of animals. The zoo is also famous for its cool, fresh, and shady air. This is because it is surrounded by 50,000 shady trees and a pretty large well. Ragunan zoo provides many facilities, such as information center, carts, picnic grounds, camera film shops, restaurants, and souvenir sellers. Also, the zoo performs some special attractions for children. There are playing parks for children, Boat Park, Primate Center, and Tourism Raft. Besides that, there are animal attractions, including riding camels and elephants. Last but not least, there are animal acrobats and circus, such as orangutans show that goes around the zoo every day by cart. On Sundays or public holidays this zoo always becomes more crowded.
The entrance ticket into the zoo does not cost much, only Rp 5,000 for each person. To get to the ragunan zoo by public transport (bus), it costs Rp 3,000 and takes about 40 minutes from the Blok-M Bus Terminal in South Jakarta.
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Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) means Beautiful Indonesia Miniature Park. The entire area of TMII is actually located at four villages and three sub-districts, but it is simpler to say that it lies on Pondok Gede Road, East Jakarta.
TMII tourist object covers an area of 165 hectares. The ticket for entering Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is Rp10,000 per person. There are some additional costs for taking private transport into TMII, for example Rp 10,000 for a car and Rp 15,000 for a bus. As an integrated tourist destination attempting to give a brief sight of Indonesia, TMII offers harmoniously interesting mixture of traditional and modern architectures as well as its attraction, entertainment, service, and events that are held there. TMII is the best place to catch a very brief overview of Indonesian cultural heritages that encompass the arts, traditions, customs, ritual ceremonies, and traditional sports. Even more, it offers you with outdoor recreation sensation with the green field land covering almost the entire area. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah has been completed with some supporting facilities to boost your unforgettable experience during your visit to TMII. Those facilities include: pavilions of all provinces in Indonesia; 14 locations of museums; 11 sites of zoos; 12 locations of recreational parks; 8 sites of monumental buildings and monuments; and 6 places of worship. To enjoy the many tourism sites in TMII, you need a transport that you can rent, such as a car, a bus, or a bicycle. A rented car costs around Rp 35,000 per hour.
You can get to Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) by car, taxi, or public transport. The public transports are relatively easy to find at bus terminals in Jakarta, for example, if you go by mini bus from the Pulo Gadung bus terminal, it costs you Rp 3,500 to get to TMII.
