Bandung Zoo, Zoo in Bandung City, Indonesia.
Bandung Zoo occupies grounds within Jubileum Park and presents a wide collection of animals in areas designed to resemble natural habitats. The site divides into several sections with enclosures of different sizes, from small aviaries to open spaces for larger residents.
The institution formed in the early 1930s by merging two smaller zoological facilities from surrounding neighborhoods to create a shared location for animal care. This fusion brought animal populations from different sites to a central point within the growing city.
Locals know the zoo as Derenten, from the Sundanese word for zoo, a name kept from its early years. The grounds also host cultural performances, and the zoo presents its flora and fauna as a way to build awareness of the country's natural wealth. It is used for school visits and research across several scientific fields.
The zoo covers 13.5 hectares on undulating ground beside the Cikapundung River and the Institut Teknologi Bandung campus. Only 18.25% of the site is animal enclosures, while 55.20% is landscaping and picnic areas, so allow time to walk between exhibits. The grounds also hold a playground, boat pond and flying-fox ride.
The zoo opened on the grounds of Jubileum Park, a botanical garden laid out in 1923 for Queen Wilhelmina's Silver Jubilee. The site was chosen in 1933 when the Cimindi and Dago Atas zoos were merged and moved to Taman Sari street.
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