Endangered species bred here include the Sumatran tiger, Komodo dragon, dwarf buffalo and bird of paradise. Reopened in 1966, the zoo now exhibits 550 species of tropical plants and animals from Indonesia and around the world. This zoo was located at Cikini until 1964, when the site was no longer large enough to accommodate its rapid expansion.
The organization, the Vereneging Plantenen Dierentuin at Batavia, set up the park on a 10-hectare plot of land, but now it occupies 135 hectares of land. According to its history, Taman Margasatwa Ragunan, or Ragunan Wildlife Reserve, was first set up by a Dutch flora and fauna lovers organization. It's a world-class facility and guaranteed to entertain and educate both the young and young at heart. The new primates are centered at Ragunan Zoo.
Laid out in a lush tropical setting, such indigenous animals as the Komodo lizard, tapir, anoa, Java tiger, banteng, wild ox and brightly colored birds are given ample room to be in this green foliage. Jakarta's zoo is situated in the southern part of the city. Ragunan zoo in South Jakarta is a popular place to visit, particularly during holidays.
The organization, the Vereneging Plantenen Dierentuin at Batavia, set up the park on a 10-hectare plot of land, but now it occupies 135 hectares of land. According to its history, Taman Margasatwa Ragunan, or Ragunan Wildlife Reserve, was first set up by a Dutch flora and fauna lovers organization. It's a world-class facility and guaranteed to entertain and educate both the young and young at heart. The new primates are centered at Ragunan Zoo.
Laid out in a lush tropical setting, such indigenous animals as the Komodo lizard, tapir, anoa, Java tiger, banteng, wild ox and brightly colored birds are given ample room to be in this green foliage. Jakarta's zoo is situated in the southern part of the city. Ragunan zoo in South Jakarta is a popular place to visit, particularly during holidays.