Indonesia’s captivating capital Jakarta is always a fascinating place to explore, offering many engrossing attractions for the visitor. Discerning tourists can easily visit these myriad attractions by staying at a luxury serviced accommodation Jakarta offers like the Ascott Jakarta. This quality rest is reputed for its luxurious interiors and considerate hospitality that never fails to meet the expectations of its guests.
Animal lovers visiting the Indonesian capital should not omit to visit the well-known Ragunan Zoo, a renowned attraction that is often frequented by many local residents as well as visitors from abroad. This extensive zoo occupies an extent of no less than 140 hectares and contains 270 varieties of animals as well as 171 varieties of flora. In total as many as 3,122 individual specimens of fauna may be seen within the zoo.
As one might expect mammals are a major feature at this tropical zoo, with a host of intriguing mammalian species to be seen. Primate species such as chimpanzees, gorillas and orang-utans have been placed in a special exhibition area of their own, whereas gibbons, macaques and langurs may also be seen separately. Large mammals include the tapir, babirusa, antelope, llama, Arabian Oryx, camel, Sumatran elephant, giraffe, kangaroo and zebra. Meanwhile in proximity to the local lake you will find the cages of carnivores like the Bengal white tigers, Sumatran tigers and different kinds of bears. Other large cats such as lions, leopards and other tigers may be also may be seen at this zoo.
Bird varieties are another highlight at the zoo, with avian denizens including swans, pelicans and ducks to be seen near the zoo’s entrance. Meanwhile within special aviaries and cages you will find different kinds of peafowl, brahminy kites, serpent eagles, sea eagles, Bali starlings, palm cockatoos, crowned pigeons, hornbills, parrots and more. Reptile highlights include an array of different kinds of snakes, turtles, crocodiles and Komodo dragons. With so much to see and admire, a visit to Ragunan Zoo will always be memorable.
Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+
