Jawa Timur Park 2 (JATIM PARK 2) Zoo for Your Family Trip
Talking about holidays, vacationing with family is always one of the best options. However, planning a vacation with your family is not as easy as planning your solo trip or when you are with friends. Holidays with your family, especially when you are with kids, require you to choose a vacation spot that is comfortable, fun, harmless, and as educational as possible!
There are lots of options that you can choose to spend time with your family, we have prepared some interesting options, and you can choose in this article 7 Best Vacation Ideas for Your Family in Indonesia. And on this occasion, I will introduce you to Jawa Timur Park 2 (JATIM PARK 2), a tourist destination in the city of Batu, East Java, Indonesia, which is ready to introduce you to various animals.
I don't want to sugarcoat my sentences, but this destination is arguably one of the best zoos in Indonesia!
Why Jawa Timur Park 2 is an Ideal Place for Family Trip
Photo by: @pipi.febrianita on instagram, reposted by @jatimparkdua
A simple answer would be: Everyone from the baby to the old will enjoy this place! The parents will find this place educational, and the kids will surely enjoy their experience. While juveniles or adults, they won't find this place boring. Just read this article to the end, and you'll find out why!
But one thing for sure: JATIM PARK 2 is stroller friendly, which means you can push your baby stroller through the destination without/with fewer obstacles.
One of The Best Zoos in Indonesia
Photo by: @batusecretzoo.official on instagram
The reason why I recommend this place to you is because: the animals are healthy! They look happy and are not shy to show their self. So we can spot them easily, and adore their beauty with no effort!
As far as I know, the design of existing animal cages is made similar to their natural habitat, this is the main factor that makes the animals comfortable and look happy.
I mean, did you know that otters won’t be happy if the water pond is higher than the land? And JATIM PARK 2 made the cage this way (see the picture below)
Not only adoring the beauty of the animals, here you can learn about them in every fun way possible. besides having information boards, you are also presented with various fun puzzle spots about animals. Make sure you answer it right!
And about cleanliness? It's very clean, of course.
Zoo in JATIM PARK 2
As a safari-themed destination, Jatim Park 2 presents various kinds of fauna from all corners of the world, from Indonesia to Africa, from the tame to the wild, and the small to the large ones.
The area is so vast, and the attraction in JATIM PARK 2 is divided into 4 sections of area or zone, where every zone has its own concept. They are Batu Secret Zoo, Eco Green Park, Museum Satwa, and Sweet Memories Selfie.
If you're already curious about what they have, check the explanation below!
1. Batu Secret Zoo
Photo by yoursay.suara.com
As the name implies, Batu Secret Zoo is a zone where the wildlife are showcased. Here, you may see and interact with a wide variety of animals, from the fearsome tiger to the adorable Fennex Fox, Squirrel Monkey, and the world-famous dancing Lemur.
Batu secret zoo is JATIM PARK 2 main attraction because it has the largest area here. You may need to spend around three hours in this area! Just look at the map and see the numerous exhibition you can experience
Map source: https://jtp.id/batusecretzoo/map/
((find out more about batu secret zoo here))
2. Eco Green Park
Photo source : https://atourin.com/destination/batu/eco-green-park
It’s time to get more close to the animals! In Eco Green Park you can interact with numerous friendly animals, such as standing next to various birds, feeling the scorpion in your hand, and passing the giant spiders in the artificial forest.
What's more, you can experience an eco-friendly lifestyle here, where Every corner of the park is full of ecological technology, from solar power.
((find out more about eco green park here))
3. Museum Satwa (Animals Museum)
Photo source: https://sikidang.com/museum-satwa/
The Jatim Park 2 Wildlife Museum is a modern museum with a very complete collection of animals that meets international standards. Around 1000 replicas of prehistoric species can be found here.
Make sure you don't miss the interesting shows that are put on every day at the JATIM PARK 2 animal museum. There are musical dance dramas and educational tours with presenters' guidance!
4. Sweet Memories Selfie
Photo by: @sweetmemoriesselfie on instagram
The sweet memories selfie is a new attraction you can enjoy in JATIM PARK 2, it is installed in the Ground flour.
You can strike a pose or two at Sweet Memories Selfie, which is a great place to take pictures and has lots of interesting installations.
I love how they kept the zoo motif while making the place bright and cheerful.
With numerous wonderful photo spots, surely you will enjoy this place. Furthermore, you can try the free costume to make your selfies even better!
What’s More in JATIM PARK 2
There are numerous exhibitions in JATIM PARK 2, which explains why the place is so vast. Despite the fact that the area is very vast, you won't get tired from the excitement of seeing this popular tourist attraction because of the building's intriguing design, the variety of rides, and because it's on the plateau of Batu City, the weather is cool. Since the location of JATIM PARK 2 is in plateau in Batu City, the weather is so cool and pleasant
Even if you are tired, you can rent an e-bike for IDR 150,000/person and enjoy it for three hours. For your vacation to be as fun as possible, JATIM PARK 2 has also set up full facilities. Yes, there are many things you can use besides e-bikes. Check the following list:
Facilities You Can Get in JATIM PARK 2
- Vast Parking Lots
- Information Center
- Mushola / Praying area for Muslims
- Baby Care
- Loker
- Charging Station
- Gift Shop
- Food Court
- Traveloka Easy Access & ATM Center
- E-bike station
- Dotto Train Station to Travel around Batu Secret Zoo
- etc.
**Best Time to visit JATIM PARK 2 **
In the morning. Allow the entire day, from morning to noon, to experience all the attractions. Because to enjoy this destination to its fullest, you’ll need to spend 4 hours or more here.
Stay a Night at Pohon Inn Hotel
Photo by Andhi R at foursquare
If you want to stick close to the animals of JATIM PARK 2, you might want to try staying at the Pohon Inn Hotel. This hotel is located right next to the Batu Secret Zoo. As you might expect, you can see the animals of the Batu Secret Zoo just from your room window.
The unique thing about this hotel is that it was built to look like a tree. It also has a restaurant that looks like it's in the middle of the jungle. For the restaurant, you can expect more than just a jungle-decorated restaurant. Here, you can eat next to leopards, and have self-portraits with the animals' replica!
The price is quite cheap starting from IDR 415,000/room
JATIM PARK 2 Entrance Ticket Fee
Photo source: https://transkumalang.com/our-destination/jatim-park-2/
Weekday :
Jatim Park 2 + Eco Green Park IDR 140,000/person
Eco Green Park IDR 55,000/person
Weekend:
Jatim Park 2 + Eco Green Park 160,000/person
Eco Green Park IDR 75,000/person
Note: kids under 80 CM height get the free pass!
For IDR 160,000 per person, which is about AU$ 15, you can go on a lot of rides and see different kinds of animals.
I think the price is quite cheap because you can enjoy almost all of the facilities with just one payment. Starting with game rides, mini pools, and various kinds of educational shows that are already there. The only reason I say "almost" is because you have to pay for the food in the food court and the e-bike.
Final Thought
That’s all I can say about JATIM PARK 2, it’s a great place to be visited with family and friends. Since the place is great for educational trips, many institutions also point JATIM PARK 2 as their school trip destination.
For me who loves animals, I highly recommend this zoo as your destination to-go!
So what are you waiting for? Plan your holiday and grab the ticket now!
