Ragunan Zoo facts for kids
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| Date opened | 1864 22 June 1966 (in current location) |
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| Location | Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Land area | 140 ha (350 acres) |
| Coordinates | 6°18′42″S 106°49′12″E / 6.3115875°S 106.8199182°E |
| No. of animals | 3,122 |
| No. of species | 270 |
| Memberships | WAZA |
| Website | www.ragunanzoo.jakarta.go.id/ |
Ragunan Zoo is a huge and exciting place to visit in South Jakarta, Indonesia. It first opened way back in 1864! This amazing zoo covers 140 hectares, which is about 350 acres. That's a lot of space for animals to live and for visitors to explore!
The zoo is home to over 295 different kinds of animals. You can see more than 3,122 individual animals here, including many birds. Ragunan Zoo is also known as Ragunan Zoological Park because it's a mix of a zoo and a beautiful park. It's a super popular spot for families in Jakarta to spend their weekends.
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Discover Ragunan Zoo's Amazing Animals
Ragunan Zoo is famous for its collection of animals from Indonesia. You can meet some truly unique creatures here!
Indonesian Wildlife You Can See
- Komodo dragon: These are the largest lizards in the world. They are powerful and look like something from a dinosaur movie!
- Orangutan: These smart and gentle apes swing through trees. They are known for their reddish-brown fur.
- Tapir: Tapirs are shy animals with a short, flexible snout. They look a bit like a pig and a rhino mixed together.
- Anoa: These are small buffalo native to Indonesia. They are sometimes called "dwarf buffalo."
- Sumatran tiger: These beautiful big cats are very rare. They have striking orange and black stripes.
- Javan Hawk-eagle: This majestic bird is Indonesia's national bird. It has a crest of feathers on its head.
Other Popular Animals at the Zoo
Besides Indonesian animals, Ragunan Zoo also has many other exciting creatures from around the world.
- Sumatran elephant: These large, intelligent animals are a joy to watch.
- Kangaroo: You can see kangaroos hopping around, showing off their powerful legs.
- Giraffe: With their super long necks, giraffes are always a favorite. They are the tallest mammals on Earth.
- Zebra: Zebras stand out with their unique black and white stripes.
Images for kids
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The first zoo of Batavia (Jakarta) located in Cikini area
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The Schmutzer Primate Centre, Jakarta
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The Ragunan Zoo is a popular weekend destination for Jakarta families
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Komodo dragon in Ragunan Zoo
See also
In Spanish: Zoológico de Ragunan para niños
