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16-552: Taman Safari Indonesia , or simply Taman Safari , refers to animal theme parks located in Cisarua , Prigen , and Bali . These parks are part of the same organization and are known as Taman Safari I, II, and III. Taman Safari I is the most popular of the three. Taman Safari I, also known as Taman Safari Bogor, is located in the district of Cisarua in Bogor Regency, on the old main road between Jakarta and Bandung , West Java . It

32-554: A mate, secure sustenance, and stay youthful. Additionally, Taman Safari provides facilities such as a canteen and changing rooms. Every weeknight or holiday night, visitors can explore the Safari Journey at night on a road train accompanied by guides. Near the end of the trip, visitors can watch the Spectacular Light Dance, featuring fire performances by the performers. The zoo's Javan warty pig can only be seen during

48-524: Is a branch of Taman Safari located at Sigandu Beach, Batang Regency , Central Java The park primarily focuses on bottlenose dolphins but also features other animal exhibits, including a sea turtle touch pool , a mini safari, a bird aviary, reptile exhibits, and a freshwater aquarium. It was formerly known as Batang Dolphin Center. Solo Safari is a branch of Taman Safari located in Surakarta , Central Java . It

64-628: Is about 50 kilometres (31 mi) from Juanda International Airport in Surabaya and about 45 kilometres (28 mi) from Malang . Situated on the slope of Mount Arjuno , the park is located 800 to 1,500 metres (2,600 to 4,900 ft) above sea level and covers approximately 350 hectares (860 acres), making it one of the largest safari parks in Asia. Bali Safari and Marine Park is a branch of Taman Safari located in Marina Beach, Bali . Safari Beach Jateng

80-620: Is approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles) from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta and 78 kilometers (48 miles) from Bandung. Taman Safari I is situated in Puncak , a popular tourist area in West Java. Taman Safari I covers an area of 170 hectares (420 acres) and houses a collection of more than 3,000 animals, including Bengal tigers , Malayan sun bears , giraffes , orangutans , hippos , zebras , and Sumatran elephants . Some animals, such as

96-540: Is located between the slopes of the Arjuno volcano, Arjuno-Welirang volcanic complex and Mount Penanggungan . Taman Safari II is located in Prigen. It borders Mojokerto Regency to the west, Gempol  [ id ] to the north, Sukorejo, Pasuruan Regency to the east, before forming a 400-meter line with Malang Regency at the peak of Mount Arjuna. The 13th century Candi Jawi (originally known as Jajawa) temple

112-513: Is notably smaller than the other three Taman Safari parks and was opened on 27 January 2023 by the mayor of Surakarta, Gibran Rakabuming Raka . Unlike the drive-in safaris at the other parks, Solo Safari features two large walk-in exhibits (or walk-in safaris) showcasing fauna from Asia and Africa, as well as waterfowl such as pelicans and cormorants. It also has various other exhibits featuring animals such as binturongs and otters. Formerly known as Jurug Zoo Solo (also called Taru Jurug Animal Park), it

128-670: The Bali myna , are involved in conservation projects. The majority of the species represented are African. Nine shows are offered at Taman Safari I: the Elephant Show, Safari Theater, Various Animals Show, Tiger Show, Sea Lion Show, Bird of Prey Show, Dolphin Show, Cowboy Show, and the Globe of Death. Near the Wild Wild West area, visitors can see Jaksa Waterfall . To reach the waterfall, visitors can take

144-699: The Bifengxia Panda Base in Bifengxia , Ya'an , Sichuan , China . Their arrival was a long-anticipated event, marked by the construction of the "Panda Palace," which would become their home at Taman Safari. The pandas traveled over 4,400 kilometers, departing from Shuangliu International Airport in Chengdu, China, on 28 September 2017. After a five-and-a-half-hour flight, they arrived at Soekarno–Hatta International Airport . Following an adjustment period of approximately two months, Cai Tao and Hu Chun were displayed to

160-1025: The lion pictured had not been drugged and was "just sleepy." Taman Safari I Animal theme park Two examples of animal theme parks are Disney's Animal Kingdom in Orlando, Florida (580 acres or 2.3 square kilometres) and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida (335 acres or 1.36 square kilometres). These commercial parks are similar to open-range zoos and safari parks according to size, but different in intention and appearance, containing more entertainment and amusement elements (stage shows, amusement rides, etc.). The term "animal theme park" can also be used to describe certain marine mammal parks , oceanariums , and more elaborate dolphinariums , such as SeaWorld , which offers amusement rides and additional entertainment attractions, and are also where marine animals such as whales are kept, contained, put on display, and are sometimes trained to perform in shows. In 2010

176-429: The road train or walk approximately 500 meters. Jaksa Waterfall is 45 meters tall, and the pool underneath is shallow enough for children to play in. The water of Jaksa Waterfall originates from the foot of Mount Gede Pangrango. With some luck, visitors might also spot native wildlife, including various primates and birds. According to local legend, washing one’s face with Jaksa Waterfall's water can make it easier to find

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192-552: The Night Safari. Every weekend and holiday, visitors can hike around the forest surrounding the park. Before starting the hike, visitors are guided by an instructor to do some exercises. During the hike, they are accompanied by guides who teach them about medicinal plants , allow them to observe native wildlife from a distance, and visit the Javan leopard and Javan rusa breeding facilities, as well as an abandoned colonial era house. At

208-490: The end of the hike, visitors can enjoy several games. Taman Safari I was established in 1980 on 50 hectares of previously unproductive plantation land. In 1990, the park was designated a National Tourism Object by Susilo Sudarman , the Minister of Tourism, Postal, and Telecommunications at that time. In September 2017, Taman Safari introduced two giant pandas named Cai Tao (蔡涛) and Hu Chun (胡春). Cai Tao and Hu Chun were born at

224-548: The practice of keeping animals as trained show performers in theme parks was heavily criticized when a trainer was killed by an orca whale at SeaWorld Orlando in Florida. Most zoos have a carousel and/or Safari Train , but some zoos have more amusement attractions than that. Prigen Prigen ( Javanese : Prigèn or called "Tretes") is a district ( kecamatan ) in the western part of Pasuruan Regency of East Java , Indonesia . Southern and eastern portions of Prigen

240-716: The public in November 2017. In front of the Panda Palace are two replica statues of the pandas welcoming visitors. The Panda Palace is also equipped with several facilities, including a food court and a souvenir store. To minimize noise from vehicles, visitors must take a bus to reach the Panda Palace. The Grand Taman Safari Prigen (formerly Taman Safari II ) is a branch of Taman Safari located in Prigen , Pasuruan , East Java ( 7°45′40″S 112°40′02″E  /  7.761171°S 112.66722°E  / -7.761171; 112.66722 ). It

256-761: Was acquired and revitalized by the Taman Safari group and the mayor of Surakarta in 2022. Some of the animals at Solo Safari were transferred from the old park, with additional new additions as well. Exhibit animals: Jakarta Aquarium is located inside the Neo Soho Mall in Jakarta . The aquarium features saltwater, freshwater, brackish, and land animals from around the world. The company came under fire in April 2016 for its alleged practice of drugging wild animals to use them as props in photographs with tourists. The company stated that

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