BALI
SAFARI & MARINE PARK
Bali Safari and Marine Park, the third of it's kind
in Indonesia was opened to the public on Wednesday,
October 10, 2007.
The
Bali theme park located near Lebih Beach in Gianyar
only a few minutes from Sanur and less than 30 mins
from Bali’s capital Denpasar, is operated by Taman
Safari Indonesia who also operate a very successful
130 hectare Safari Theme Park in Bogor, West Java. Construction
commenced on the Bogor facility in 1980, re-devoloping
a former unproductive tea plantation which officially
opened to the public in 1986 and now attracts some 1.4
million visitors annually. The new Bali Safari Park
was designed by an American architect who specialises
in designing animal friendly wildlife theme parks around
the world.
In this latest venture Taman’s team was careful
to develop a park that was as close as possible to the
natural habitats of its animals. Ensuring the conservation
of rare and endangered animals is the focus of the group
who will also employ a team of vets as well as several
specialist zoologists. Jansen Manansang, a member of
the Taman Safari board, is the president of the South
East Asian Zoo Association, and assisted in the staff
selection criteria. The SEA Zoo Association’s
focus is on the welfare of animals domiciled in zoo
park habitats.
The
venture currently employs more than 250 people, and
in the foreseeable future this number will be increased
to about 400 charged with caring for the animals and
serving the thousands of visitors expected to visit
Bali Safari each day. The development has met no resistance
from the local Cucukan community who look forward to
the increase in tourism to this part of the island that
has up to now been overlooked by tour operators and
developers. Once completed the park is expected to provide
a huge economic boost to the local community, but the
park’s focus will always be the upkeep and wellbeing
of its animals, and it's continued involvement in conservation
efforts and education.
Like
a scene from the movie Jurassic Park guests will traverse
the 40 hectare park in purpose built safari busses passing
through different sections of the park themed to a number
of animals, including: zebras, elephants, wildebeest,
Sumatran tigers, alligators, bears and primates –
all roaming in large, near-natural settings including
a monkey inhabited rainforest, a rare Bengali white
tiger habitat and a savannah-like landscape with wildebeast,
hippos and lions. Guides are present to offer information
about each animal, as well as the park’s conservation
efforts and to this end the park will invite and encourage
visits from school students who will learn much about
the environment and conservation from what they see
happening at the park.
The Bali Safari and Marine Park
will be home to over 400 animals representing approximately
80 different species. A captive breeding program will
be implemented especially for those rare and endangered
species.
Once in full operation the Bali
Safari & Marine Park will offer:
• Several large restaurants.
• A 1200 seat theatre and exhibition area.
• An Amazon Water Cruise.
• A Safari Lodge with overnight accommodation.
• An environmental education centre.
• Fun zones, Water Park, Amusement rides and open
recreational and picnic areas.
For day or half day tour bookings
to the park please contact Dewa Parwita at Bali Explore
Tours:
Email: info@baliexplore.com
Phone: +62-8123970779 (Talk or Text)
Website: http://www.baliexplore.com/
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