Ragunan Zoo
Kebun Binatang Ragunan
One of Southeast Asia's largest zoos, its shady grounds are home to Komodo dragons, orangutans, Sumatran tigers and other animals unique to Indonesia.
Ragunan Zoo was founded in 1864 and moved to its current site in South Jakarta in 1966. Its roughly 140 hectares of lush woodland house about 2,000 animals, including Komodo dragons, Sumatran tigers, Javan hornbills and orangutans, all species native to Indonesia. The primate center (Schmutzer) has orangutans and gorillas (separate ticket required). Admission is very cheap (about Rp4,000, check on site) and must be paid by electronic card. The zoo is closed on Mondays. Weekends and public holidays draw huge crowds. Take Transjakarta Line 6 to its terminus at Ragunan station.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 07:00–16:00; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Setu Babakan Betawi Cultural Village
- Blok M & M Bloc Space
- Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
- Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex
- Jalan Surabaya Antique Market
- Bundaran HI & Selamat Datang Monument
- Textile Museum Jakarta
- Taman Ismail Marzuki