Jakarta Aquarium
Jakarta Aquarium and Safari is a marine and freshwater aquarium located within a retail and leisure complex Neo Soho in Jakarta, Indonesia. The aquarium is home to hundreds of mammal, reptile, insect and various types of Indonesian marine fish, is to introduce to the next generation the biodiversity of the archipelago starting from islands, forests, and mangroves.
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6.175112°S 106.789987°E | |
Date opened | October, 2017[1] |
Location | Podomoro City, Jakarta, Indonesia |
Land area | 7,200 m2 (78,000 sq ft) |
No. of animals | 14,000[2] |
No. of species | 600[3] |
Owner | Taman Safari & Aquaria KLCC |
Website | www |
Other than Indonesian endemic animals, there are also animals from Africa and South America.[4] The aquarium is a subsidiary of Taman Safari of Indonesia in collaboration with Aquaria KLCC of Malaysia. The Aquarium has received the accolade of Trip Advisor's Certificate of Excellence Destination 2018 and Indonesia Travel Tourism Awards (ITTA).[5][6]
Zones
The aquarium have nine zones, which displays various species.
Soft coral tank
Anemone tank
Otter exhibit
Serval exhibit
Rainforest of Indonesia
Guests can took a picture with a blue-and-yellow macaw and an reticulated python. An interactive booth is also present, where guests can touch a Madagascar hissing cockroaches and red-eyed crocodile skinks. Special exhibits are also present, with Forsten's tortoises, Indonesian blue-tongued skinks, and a red tegu that can be petted by guests.
Squirrel exhibit
Owl house
Iguana exhibit
Axolotl tank
Insectarium
Paludarium
Snake-necked turtle exhibit
Poison dart frog exhibit
Agamid lizard exhibit
Meerkat exhibit
Binturong exhibit
Capuchin exhibit
Insectarium and Herpetarium
Mangrove tank
Seashore tank
Shallow tank
Cylindral tank
Outer reef tank
Sea urchin tank
Coral reef tank
Eeltail catfish tank
Batfish tank
Sea horse tank
Moray eel tank
Circular tank
Guests can enter a hollow space in the middle of the tank through a tunnel where they have to crawl in.
Garden eel tank
Seadragon tank
Touch and Find
Guest could touch several species of fishes and starfish in the touch pool, such as chocolate chip sea star, bluespotted ribbontail ray, whitespotted bamboo shark, and brownbanded bamboo shark. An aquarium is also present containing bamboo shark eggs, where guest can learn about the shark's embryo development.
Threadfish tank
Seafloor tank
Spiny lobster tank
Cardinalfish tank
Paludarium
Waterfall tank
Sturgeon tank
Tigerfish tank
Piranha Cave
Jellyfish Magic
The zone also include an tank for upside-down jellyfish, torpedo scad, and Indian threadfish. Two deep sea-themed tanks are also present, one is for eyelight fish and popeye catalufas, while the second is for longspine snipefish and Japanese pineapplefish.
Southern Sea
Pingoo Restaurant
Located next to the aquarium's exit and gift shop, Pingoo is a seafood and grill restaurant where guests can enjoy their meal and beverages with a group of Humboldt penguin.[7]
See also
References
- "1 Tahun Beroperasi, Jakarta Aquarium Akhirnya Diresmikan Menteri Susi". Liputan 6. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
- "Holidaymakers enjoy attractions on second day of Idul Fitri". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
- "Dibuka Menteri Susi, Jakarta Aquarium Kenalkan Kekayaan Biota Laut". Detik. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
- "Menjelajahi Dunia Bawah Laut di Jakarta Aquarium". Liputan 6. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
- "Belum Genap Setahun, Jakarta Aquarium Sabet Penghargaan Bergengsi". Detik. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
- "Tiket Masuk Jakarta Aquarium Turun Harga". Kompas. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
- https://jakartaaquariumsafari.com/dine-shop/