About Sinka Zoo
Sinka Zoo is a hillside zoological park located in Sedau, Singkawang Selatan, Singkawang, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, forming part of the larger Sinka Island Park tourism area. Overlooking Teluk Karang and the Karimata Strait, it houses a collection of Indonesian wildlife including orangutans, crocodiles, sun bears and various bird species. The zoo is notable for combining animal exhibits with coastal scenery, hilltop viewpoints and beach access, making it a popular family recreation destination in West Kalimantan.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a compact hillside zoo with paved paths and stairways leading through animal enclosures set against a coastal hill backdrop. Exhibits feature mammals, reptiles and birds in cages and enclosures, with viewpoints offering sea views over Teluk Karang. The site includes a beach area within the Sinka Island Park complex, photo spots, and open areas for walking and sightseeing. The environment is tropical, warm and humid, with a mix of forested slopes and developed visitor areas.
Key highlights
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Hillside zoo with panoramic views of Teluk Karang and Karimata Strait
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Collection of Indonesian fauna including orangutans, crocodiles and sun bears
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Integrated beach area within Sinka Island Park complex
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Hilltop viewpoints and photo spots overlooking the coastline
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Family-friendly walking paths through forested coastal terrain
History of Sinka Zoo
Developed as part of Sinka Island Park, a coastal tourism complex initiated in the 2000s to promote tourism in Singkawang. The zoo was established to provide conservation, education and recreation, housing protected Indonesian fauna and becoming one of the main attractions of Singkawang Selatan.
Route
| By air | Via Supadio International Airport (PNK) in Pontianak, then overland to Singkawang by car or bus (approximately 3-4 hours) |
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| By road |