Solo Safari

Solo Safari is a modern wildlife park in Jebres, Surakarta, Central Java, located on the banks of the Bengawan Solo River. Developed through the revitalization of the historic Taman Satwa Taru Jurug, originally established in 1926, it was reopened as Solo Safari on 27 January 2023 in collaboration with Taman Safari Indonesia. The park houses diverse Indonesian and exotic animals and combines conservation, education and recreation through safari journeys, walk-through exhibits and interactive encounters.

Visitors can expect a landscaped wildlife park with open enclosures, walk-through zones and vehicle-based safari journeys. The park features Indonesian and exotic mammals, birds and reptiles, themed areas such as primate islands and petting zones, educational animal presentations, photo spots and feeding experiences. Pathways connect exhibit areas, food courts and souvenir shops along the Bengawan Solo riverbank setting.

The site originated as Taman Satwa Taru Jurug (TSTJ), established in 1926 during the reign of Sri Susuhunan Pakubuwono X as a city zoo and recreation park. After decades of operation, it was revitalized through cooperation between the Surakarta City Government and Taman Safari Indonesia Group and reopened as Solo Safari on 27 January 2023 with upgraded enclosures and conservation-focused management.

The park serves as an educational and conservation centre for Surakarta, promoting awareness of Indonesian wildlife, biodiversity conservation and family-oriented recreation along the culturally significant Bengawan Solo River area.