The largest zoo
In Indonesia.
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Indonesia's largest zoo and one of its oldest, tracing its roots to a garden founded in the Dutch era in the nineteenth century, which moved to its present site in south Jakarta in the 1960s. It covers a very large area like a forest, with shady trees and lakes. It holds hundreds of species, notably Indonesian animals: orangutans, Sumatran tigers, Komodo dragons, elephants and birds of paradise. Inside is the Schmutzer Primate Center, a large forested area home to gorillas, orangutans and chimpanzees, entered for an extra fee. Visitors get around on foot, by bicycle or on a small train. Tickets are very cheap, among the cheapest zoos in the world, and it is closed on Mondays. It gets very crowded on holidays and Eid. Come on a weekday morning, rent a bicycle to cover the large area, and bring food and water. Do not miss the primate centre.
In Indonesia.
Gorillas and orangutans.
Shade and lakes.
Ragunan, south Jakarta
Very: it is cheap, spacious and shady, but big, so rent a bike or use the little train, and avoid crowded holidays.