The Bandung zoo read one of the most famous places in the South-East Asia. A visit to the zoo is included in the program of any tourist attractions in Bandung, one of the largest cities of Indonesia, in which, according to the 2010 census, is home to more than 2 million people.

The Bandung zoo was opened in the 30-ies of XX century and it is located a 15-minute drive from downtown Bandung. In 30-ies Bandung actively developed and expanded, the city had two zoo - Cimindi and dago atas, were in different parts of the city. It was decided to combine the collection of zoos and translate them to the new location, and there were present the Bandung zoo. The entrance to the zoo is paid, the zoo is open from 8 am to 4 PM.

At the zoo, which has 14 hectares, is home to about 2000 animals living not only in Indonesia but in other countries of the world. Since the island of Java, on whose territory is located Bandung, famous for its landscapes and unique Equatorial fauna and flora, the Bandung zoo visitors can see almost the entire Equatorial fauna of the island. In addition, at the zoo you can see the giant Komodo dragons, or, as they are called, a giant Indonesian monitor lizards. The average weight of the biggest lizards in the world is about 90 kg, body length can reach up to 3 m. the Monitor lizard has a very powerful tail that takes up almost half of his body.

In addition, the zoo live giraffes, zebras, tigers, bears, monkeys, horses, kangaroos, porcupines, toucans, parrots. Birds can feed the nuts, which are sold at the entrance to the zoo. There are elephants and camels.

At the zoo there is a lake on which guests can take a boat trip.