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Enthusiasm greets Ragunan night zoo

Offering a rare chance to witness nocturnal wildlife, the Ragunan Zoo in South Jakarta has drawn thousands of visitors eager to secure limited seats for the second trial run of night tours.

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City to improve facilities at Ragunan zoo after successful night trial

Improvements sought include more parking spaces and buggy cars as well as better lighting.

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Ragunan night zoo: New wildlife experience or risk?

While Jakarta governor Pramono Anung’s proposal for a night zoo offers the prospect of a new recreational experience and economic opportunities, experts caution that animal welfare must remain the top priority. 

Sumatran tigers infected with coronavirus at Indonesian zoo

Two Sumatran tigers were recovering at a Jakarta zoo after being infected with coronavirus, Indonesian officials said Sunday, as they probed how the critically endangered animals got sick.

Sumatran tigers at Ragunan zoo recovering from coronavirus

Tino, a 9-year old tiger, and Hari, a 12-year old, were tested for coronavirus after both showed flu-like symptoms, had trouble breathing and lost their appetite, the statement said.

Pandemic forces tourist destinations to adapt their operations

The operator of the Muaro Jambi Temple compound, a tourist destination in Jambi’s Muaro Jambi regency, has temporarily closed the site again for the public following the rise of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the area over the past two weeks.

Indonesia's oldest zoo reopens with social distancing restrictions

Indonesia's oldest zoo reopened on Saturday, but to a fraction of the normal number of visitors, after being forced to close more than three months ago because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Indonesian zoos to implement 'new normal' protocols

As some zoos in the country begin to reopen, new measures to maintain safety are applied.

Jakarta to gradually reopen green spaces starting Saturday

Visitors will be required to wear masks at all times, maintain an interpersonal distance of at least 2 meters and bring hand sanitizer.

Jakarta closes Ancol and Monas parks, Ragunan Zoo to contain COVID-19