
Taman Safari-Bogor
Things to do in Bogor
Taman Safari is a breath of fresh air from the congestion of Jakarta.Located in puncak, bogor, amidst the greenery, you can spend a whole day wondering at animals and their behaviours.
How to reach there:
Bogor is an hour journey in train from Jakarta , and Puncak is around another hour journey from bogor station , by using a bike or , two hours in car depending on traffic.
The trains run at 15 minute frequency to bogor from Jakarta , and the railway system is clean and efficient.
The journey from bogor to taman safari might be a little tricky and painful , if you choose to go in a bike. But , if you wish to rent a car , then you might be sitting in it for a long time , given the traffic.
The details:
Timings :
Opening hours | ||
Attractions | Weekday | Weekend |
Day Safari | 8:30 am – 5:00 pm | 08:00 am- 5:00 pm |
Night Safari | Various Animal: 9 PM – Fire Dance: 10:10 PM |
Ticket Info:
Prices | ||
Type | Child (under 5 years) | Adults (over 6 years) |
Domestic Tourists Weekday | Rp170,000 | IDR 195,000 |
Domestic Tourist Weekend | IDR 210,000 | IDR 230,000 |
Domestic Night Safari | IDR 160,000 | Rp180,000 |
International Tourist | IDR 350,000 | IDR 400,000 |
Night Safari International | IDR 300,000 | IDR 350,000 |
Vehicle Tickets | ||
Wheeled Vehicle 6 | IDR 60,000 | |
Wheel Vehicle 4 | IDR 20,000 | |
Wheeled Vehicles 2 | IDR 10,000 |
If you are an Expat ,do not forget to carry your permits with you , to get the domestic ticket price.
The vehicle costs will apply only when you hire/rent a vehicle, to go into the safari.
The ticket has free bus ride included for the safari.
If you are going in a car/own transportation , do not forget to buy the carrots you find on the sides of the road on the way to safari. You can get a unique experience , of feeding the animals from your car.
What can you do there:
Safari:
The ticket includes a free safari ride in the bus(approx 45 mins) , if you do not have a private vehicle. You can hire a private car just outside the safari. Note that you will have to pay extra , to get the car into the safari. If you wish to use the bus, note that the bus has closed windows. It means that , you cannot feed any animals , but can see them all around, just as in a car.
You can also visit the night safari on Saturday nights. To enjoy the fire dance show, and an open train ride , to watch the animals in their habitat at night.
There are a variety of animals including tigers, lions, giraffes, elephants, rhinos , hippos ,mountain goats. The safari route has feeding and no feeding zones, in feeding zones you can feed carrots to deers, giraffes, hippos that peep into your window. In non feeding zones, you will of-course be safe , in your car while the carnivores taunt at you.

Visit the Panda Palace:
Who doesn’t like Panda’s? meet Cai Tao and Hu Chun, a cute pair of Giant Pandas on loan from China.you can watch them play around, feed the red pandas, enjoy the amazing view from the top.The weather is cold and the views are green, you can sit and soak in the views.

Baby zoo:
Here you can get closer to animals. In fact, you can interact directly with some animals in a fun way. You can take pictures with various animals.
Aviary:
Watch and listen to squawks and screeches of birds and their colourful feathers, beaks etc
Stare, at the Komodos
Observe the Penguins swimming around from various levels.

Watch the primates swing around and play with each others.Watch Orangutans , chimpanzees and wonder about our ancestors.
Reptile tunnel: watch nocturnal animals and reptiles in minimal light and clear cases.
You can also spend time in the water park, take the cable car ride and watch the free shows entitled to your tickets.
Various animal shows can be witnessed at this Zoo. Here are some shows and show schedules:
- Elephants Show : Everyday at 11:30 am and 4.30 pm.
- Dolphins Show : Every day at 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
- Cowboy Show : Everyday at 2.00 pm and Weekend & Holidays 1.30 pm and 3.30 pm.
- Various Animal Show : Everyday 11.30 am and 3:00 p.m.
- Tiger Show : Everyday 1.30 PM and 4.00 PM.
- SEA LIONS SHOW : Everyday 11.30 am and 3:00 p.m.,
- Birds Of Prey Show : Everyday 2.00 PM and 3.30 pm.
- Globe of Death : Everyday 2.30 WIB and Weekend & Holidays 2 pm and 4.00 pm.
- Safari Theatre : Every Day 3.30 pm and Weekend & Holidays 1.30 pm and 3.30 WIB.
The safari also has various animal rides and attractions.
It seems to be catering interests on individuals of multiple age groups, and is a best weekend getaway.

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