Hundreds of animals
One of Asia's largest collections.
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A private museum in Medan holding one of the largest collections of mounted animals in Asia, assembled by the Indonesian businessman Rahmat Shah and opened in 1999. Hundreds of animals from every continent are shown in scenes recreating their habitats: lions, tigers, elephants, polar bears, giraffes, crocodiles and birds of prey. Visitors pass through a sequence of halls arranged by continent and habitat, from the African savannah to the tropical rainforest and the Arctic, with a hall of butterflies and insects, a photo gallery of the founder's travels and a library. The museum stresses that many animals came from legal sources or died naturally, and carries a message about protecting wildlife. It opens daily from nine to five, and the ticket is about IDR 75,000 for Indonesians and about 150,000 for foreigners, with a small souvenir. The museum is air-conditioned and good for a hot or rainy day, and children love it. An hour or two is enough, and it is close to the city centre.
One of Asia's largest collections.
From savannah to the Arctic.
Air-conditioned for hot or rainy days.
Jalan S. Parman, Medan Baru
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