Weekends All Surabaya Zoo - Surabaya Zoo or abbreviated KBS is a zoo enough popular in Indonesia . A family favorite tourist attractions for residents Surabaya place in the way Setail No. mor 1 Surabaya . KBS was once a most complete zoo in Southeast Asia.
History of Surabaya Zoo
Before relaxation and a weekend at Surabaya zoo, you must first identify its history. or KBS Surabaya Zoo was established by order of the Governor of the Netherlands August 31, 1916 No. 40, the name at that time was Soerabaiasche Planten-en Dierentuin or in our language is the Botanical Gardens and Zoo Surabaya.
The beginning of the implementation of this zoo is bag services of a journalist named HFK Kommer that a hobby collection different types of animals. On the financial side of HFK Kommer got right with some people who a sufficient capital.
KBS's entry |
originally the site of the first KBS is Kaliondo in the area, which took place around 1916, after the September 28, 1917, moved to its location on the road Groedo. And in 1920 moved to the Darmo area occupied area of the zoo New on the merit of Oost-Java Stoomtram Maatschppij Companies or railway, which was looking for a place with an area of 30,500 square meters.
first his April year 1918, KBS opened to , but admission to pay or tickets. Because operating costs are quite high, and July 21, 1922, the botanical gardens or KBS crisis and had to be dismantled, but some of its officials disagree. Finally, at a meeting of the Board, it was also decided to dissolve KBS, but he was prevented by the city of Surabaya.
plan KBS |
another solution is finally reached on 11 May 1923 meeting of detained members in Simpang restaurant has decided to establish a garden of the new animal Company and named WA Hompes to replace JP Mooyman, co-founder KBS and take care of all zoo activities as a leader. Considerable help to the survival of the inhabitants of the zoo at the time 1927 came Dijkerman mayor and member of the Board A. van Gennep to convince the city council to pay attention to Surabaya KBS, by order of Parliament July 3 1927 dibelilah plot of land with an area of approximately 32,000 m2 as a gift of Railway Airlines or OJS. In 1939, so far, largely KBS increased to 15 hectares in 1940 and finished manufacture zoo covering approximately 85,000 square meter .
The sun bear in KBS |
Collection of animal Surabaya Zoo
far KBS development function not only as a playground . Surabaya Zoo once just a means of shelter animals that are exotic and private collection was development becomes a place protection preservation, research education and also recreation. Different types of animals to the year on year KBS collects the type and the number continues to grow, both from abroad or brought from home.
Komodo, rare animals in KBS |
D i zoo there are more than 350 species and more than 4,000 individual animals. No animals were kept in a cage and there are also animals that are kept in a small island around it is a pool. Without should went to the island of Komodo also we could see the dragons here. There are also a lot of collection endangered species in Indonesia or world are consists of various Mammals, Reptiles Aves and also Fish .
Nuance different in KBS |
facilities in Zoo Suarabaya
Because the region is vast, to be and see all collections KBS, maybe you need about two more hours. For the first time coming here, so get into the KBS area, you will feel as if I were in different shades, because of the many trees that shade. Surabaya, the heat will also feel fresh KBS in some regions. Again quite a lot of mosquitoes around, so you must use chemical mosquito to make it more comfortable. Around the zoo there are many stores that provide a souvenir and food and a variety of other needs. Other support facilities for tourists such as mosques and toilets are also available.
educational tours for school children |
tickets opening times and prices Surabaya Zoo
price of Surabaya Zoo admission is Rp. 15,000 and began to open from 8 am Hinga 17 hours every day. We recommend that you come in the morning if you want a weekend at Surabaya Zoo, so had plenty of time to move.
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