Surabaya Zoo, Zoo in Surabaya, Indonesia
Surabaya Zoo covers 15 hectares in Darmo. Its main building has a red-tiled gable roof, a pale facade with large dark letters reading "BINATANG SURABAYA ( ZOO", and a row of square windows. A green-and-white striped awning on thin posts runs along the base, behind a rounded hedge with a stone tiger statue and a small palm.
A journalist founded the grounds in 1916 and moved it twice before reaching its current location in 1920. These relocations reflected urban development during the late colonial period.
The name reflects the Dutch colonial era and the early location choices made by its founder. Families from across the city visit to introduce children to native Indonesian wildlife.
The main entrance provides access to several areas, including an island reachable by small boats. Mornings bring fewer crowds, and animals tend to be more active then than in the afternoon.
The zoo's Bali starling breeding facility was renovated between August and November 1987, starting with 16 endangered birds in 29 aviaries. In November 1987, 37 more starlings arrived from US zoos and private collections and from the Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust. The program's success allowed 40 starlings to be released into West Bali National Park in June 2011.
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