Batu Secret Zoo, Modern zoo in Batu, Indonesia
Batu Secret Zoo is a 14-hectare zoo in Batu, East Java, part of Jatim Park 2 alongside Pohon Inn and Museum Satwa. Its themed sections include Savannah, a glass-walled tunnel for African hoofed animals such as zebra and Giant Sable Antelope, plus Tiger Land, Reptile Garden and an aquarium. At the entrance, a sculpted rock dome lettered "Istana semut" carries a yellow ant figure, with an orange ant sculpture at its base.
Construction of the zoo began in late 2008 together with Jatim Park 2, and President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono inaugurated it in 2010. The opening was free of charge, drawing large crowds. It is owned and managed by the Jawa Timur Park Group.
The grounds feature reconstructed habitats that display animals from Indonesia and other continents, while signs and guided tours explain facts about endangered species conservation. Families with children often use the pathways between enclosures for a full-day visit and combine the experience with the nearby animal museum.
The park sits at Jalan Raya Oro-Oro Ombo 9 and opens daily from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with entry including access to the animal museum. Comfortable shoes help when walking through the sprawling themed sections, and planning enough time allows for exploring the different enclosures without rushing.
At Mancing Harimau, visitors stand on an acrylic glass floor and dangle fresh meat on a line to feed the tigers, paying Rp10,000 for the experience. The zoo also keeps a white lion, the first in Indonesia after Maharani Zoo & Goa, in an enclosure beside the African lions.
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