Ragunan Zoo

Ragunan Zoo, officially Taman Margasatwa Ragunan, is a 140-hectare zoological park in Ragunan, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, Jakarta. Established in 1864 in central Batavia and relocated to its current site in 1966, it is one of Indonesia's oldest and largest zoos. It houses over 2,000 animals representing more than 200 species, including Sumatran tigers, orangutans and Komodo dragons, set within a lush, park-like landscape with lakes and shaded avenues.

Visitors can expect a large, green, park-like zoo with wide paved avenues, shaded trees, lakes and open enclosures spread over 140 hectares. Areas to explore include primate, reptile, bird and mammal zones, the Schmutzer Primate Centre, children's zoo, and orchid garden. Animals are viewed from pathways and bridges, with opportunities for walking, photography, picnicking on lawns, boating on the lake, and family-oriented leisure in a relaxed outdoor environment.

Originally established on 19 September 1864 in Cikini, Batavia, on land donated by painter Raden Saleh as Planten En Dierentuin (Plant and Animal Garden). Managed by the Batavia Zoological Association, it was moved to its present 140-hectare site in Ragunan, Pasar Minggu in 1964 and officially opened on 22 June 1966 by Governor Ali Sadikin.

As Jakarta's principal zoological park, it serves as a major centre for conservation, education and family recreation for residents of Jakarta. It plays a role in preserving Indonesian fauna and provides public education on biodiversity and wildlife protection.