Batu Secret Zoo
| Date opened | June 2010 |
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| Location | Batu, East Java, Indonesia |
| Land area | 12 hectares (30 acres) |
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Batu Secret Zoo is a zoo in Indonesia, were it claimed as First Modern Zoo in Indonesia. Batu Secret Zoo located at Batu, East Java, Indonesia, near Malang. The zoo opened in June 2010 and includes an animal museum - the "Museum Satwa"; and a tree-style hotel named the "Pohon Inn". The complex is spread over a 12 hectares (30 acres) area.
History
One of owner of attraction in East Java, who successful had 7 attraction (all spread in East Java), wanted to add new attraction, with "animal" theme. They then plan to create an amusement park, called Batu Secret Zoo, in Jl. Oro-oro Ombo, Batu, Malang, East Java. They fill the zoo with animals, and create a great building next to the zoo, called "Pohon Inn" and "Museum Satwa". And then, in 2010, the Jawa Timur Park 2 opened by Indonesia President, Mr. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Areas and attractions
The zoo features a wide range of animals spread throughout a number of specialised areas.
Savannah
"Savannah" is a glass-walled tunnel where visitors can view a number of the larger African animals, such as the Giant Sable Antelope, Scimitar-Horned Oryx, Zebra and other hoofed animals. It equipped by an interactive LCD, with the information and games about the animals. Near the front gate, there is a board, filled with animals's eye who must flip the picture to know the animals.
African Village
"African Village" contains the smaller African animals; such as the Meerkats, guinea pigs etc. In addition, this contains the elephant enclosure including the Sumatran Elephant. With a cafe near the elephant's encounter, all people can have lunch in there.
Eagles
"Eagle" is the hawk, eagle and bird of prey enclosure.
Fantasy Land
"Fantasy Land" is the children's and general rest area. The area includes a cafeteria, a children's pool and other amenities. This area also includes the Gorilla enclosure.
River Adventure
The Orangutan enclosure is based on an island accessible by river boat.
Feeding Birds
"Feeding birds" is an area where guests may feed a wide variety of birds in an open enclosure.
Mancing Harimau
"Mancing harimau" is a tiger feeding enclose where guests can feed the tigers while standing on top of an acrylic glass platform.
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Coordinates: 7°53′02″S 112°31′30″E / 7.884°S 112.525°E
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