Ragunan zoo in Southern region Jakarta is a well-known place to check out, particularly during vacations. Jakarta's zoo is located in the suburb of Ragunan in southeast the town. Installed out in a rich exotic establishing, such natural creatures as the Komodo reptile, tapir, anoa, Coffee competition, banteng, outrageous ox and vibrant shaded outrageous birds are given adequate room to be in this natural appearance. The new primates are based at Ragunan Zoo. It's a world-class ability and assured to captivate and inform both the youthful and younger generation.
According to its history, Taman Margasatwa Ragunan, or Ragunan Wildlife Reserve, was first set up by a Dutch flora and fauna lovers organization. The organization, the Vereneging Plantenen Dierentuin at Batavia, set up the park on a 10-hectare plot of land in Cikini Raya Street 2, South Jakarta in 1864. The park, Plantenen Dierentuin, was moved to the present location in 1964 to accommodate the city's development plan. In the new location, the park was given a 10-hectare plot of land, but now it occupies 135 hectares of land. This zoo was located at Cikini until 1964, when the site was no longer large enough to accommodate its rapid expansion. Reopened in 1966, the zoo now exhibits 550 species of tropical plants and animals from Indonesia and around the world. Endangered species bred here include the Sumatran tiger, Komodo dragon, dwarf buffalo and bird of paradise.
Now, the zoo is busy preparing a 10-hectare enclosure, which was described by the director as the largest and most luxurious one in the world, for the new guests. The spot is ideal for family excursions and picnics amid the abundant flora. Come during weekdays when it is less crowded. Open dally from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. The zoological garden is most crowded on Sunday and public holidays.
White Tiger
Komodo Dragon
Sumatran Elephant
