Jakarta Aquarium

The Jakarta Aquarium 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.

Jakarta Aquarium
Date openedOctober, 2017[1]
LocationPodomoro City, Jakarta, Indonesia
Coordinates6.175112°S 106.789987°E / -6.175112; 106.789987
Land area7,200 m2 (78,000 sq ft)
No. of animals14,000[2]
No. of species600[3]
OwnerTaman Safari & Aquaria KLCC
Websitewww.jakarta-aquarium.com/id

Other than Indonesian endemic animals, there are animals from Vietnam, China, and Central 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

Jakarta Aquarium has over 10 zones that showcase different animals

Diving Deep

Island of Indonesia

Rainforest of Indonesia

Fisherman's Village

Nursery of the Sea

Swirls and Jewels

Touch Pool

Cascade (Formerly Rivers of Indonesia)

Java Biotope

Jellyfish Magic

Pingoo Restaurant

Visitors can enjoy their meals and beverages with the Humboldt penguins.The restaurant also have some areas intended for children to play.

Photo and travelling animals

Former animals

Jakarta Aquarium had plans to introduce sand tiger sharks to their collection, but it was cancelled since it's a pretty dangerous species and it could harm the mermaid performers during show. The serval exhibit was originally going to be a komodo dragon exhibit.

See also

References
  1. "1 Tahun Beroperasi, Jakarta Aquarium Akhirnya Diresmikan Menteri Susi". Liputan 6. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  2. "Holidaymakers enjoy attractions on second day of Idul Fitri". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  3. "Dibuka Menteri Susi, Jakarta Aquarium Kenalkan Kekayaan Biota Laut". Detik. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  4. "Menjelajahi Dunia Bawah Laut di Jakarta Aquarium". Liputan 6. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  5. "Belum Genap Setahun, Jakarta Aquarium Sabet Penghargaan Bergengsi". Detik. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  6. "Tiket Masuk Jakarta Aquarium Turun Harga". Kompas. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
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