Located in the south of the city just outside the outer ring road, this zoo houses 3,600 birds and animals. The grounds are quite leafy and good for wild birds. Red-breasted Parakeet and Orange-headed Thrush are regularly seen, and even Chestnut-winged Cuckoo has been recorded.
Getting there
By taxi about $2,50 from blok M. ask for kebun binatang ragunan
By bus Metro Mini S77 from blok M to kebun Binatang (IDR 2,500). From Pasar Minggu by Kopaja S68 (IDR 2,500).
General information
The zoo is open daily 8.00 am-6.00 pm, admission IDR 2,000. there are plenty food stalls and informal restaurants in the grounds.
source: Birding Indonesia. Periplus Publishing. Singapore
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Monas: Birdwatching In Central Megapolitan Jakarta
The focal point of the city, Monas square is home to the national monument, a 132-m obelisk with a small historical museum at its base. Garden birds such as Sooty-headed Bulbul, Bar-winged Prinia and Olive-backed Sunbird can be seen in the surrounding parkland, and impressive numbers of White-bellied Swiftlets coming in to roost circle round the monument at dusk.
Getting there
On foot Monas is in the city centre close to Gambir railway station; ask for directions.
By Bus PPD 70, PPD 12 or P1 from Blok M towards Kota. Get off at Monas.
General informationVery popular with Jakartans, so best avoided on Sundays and public holidays. Elevator to the top costs IDR 2,000; museum entrance IDR 500. open every day 8.00 am-5.00 pm
Getting there
On foot Monas is in the city centre close to Gambir railway station; ask for directions.
By Bus PPD 70, PPD 12 or P1 from Blok M towards Kota. Get off at Monas.
General informationVery popular with Jakartans, so best avoided on Sundays and public holidays. Elevator to the top costs IDR 2,000; museum entrance IDR 500. open every day 8.00 am-5.00 pm
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