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Jakarta Aquarium

Jakarta Aquarium and Safari is a marine and freshwater aquarium located within a retail and leisure complex Neo Soho in Jakarta, Indonesia. The aquarium is home to hundreds of mammal, reptile, insect and various types of Indonesian marine fish, is to introduce to the next generation the biodiversity of the archipelago starting from islands, forests, and mangroves.

Jakarta Aquarium
Jakarta aquarium, 2018
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6°10′30″S 106°47′24″E / 6.175112°S 106.789987°E / -6.175112; 106.789987
Date openedOctober, 2017[1]
LocationPodomoro City, Jakarta, Indonesia
Land area7,200 m2 (78,000 sq ft)
No. of animals14,000[3]
No. of species600[2]
OwnerTaman Safari & Aquaria KLCC
Websitewww.jakarta-aquarium.com
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Other than Indonesian endemic animals, there are also animals from Africa and South America.[4] The aquarium is a subsidiary of Taman Safari of Indonesia in collaboration with Aquaria KLCC of Malaysia. The Aquarium has received the accolade of Trip Advisor's Certificate of Excellence Destination 2018 and Indonesia Travel Tourism Awards (ITTA).[5][6]

Zones

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The aquarium have nine zones, which displays various species.

Diving Deep

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Soft coral tank

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Anemone tank

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Hard coral tank

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Islands of Indonesia

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Otter exhibit

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Serval exhibit

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Rainforest of Indonesia

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Guests can take a picture with a blue-and-yellow macaw and a reticulated python. An interactive booth is also present, where guests can touch a Madagascar hissing cockroaches and red-eyed crocodile skinks. Special exhibits are also present, with Forsten's tortoises, Indonesian blue-tongued skinks, and a red tegu that can be petted by guests.

Squirrel exhibit

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Owl house

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Iguana exhibit

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Axolotl tank

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Insectarium

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Paludarium

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Snake-necked turtle exhibit

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Poison dart frog exhibit

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Agamid lizard exhibit

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Meerkat exhibit

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Binturong exhibit

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Capuchin exhibit

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Insectarium and Herpetarium

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Nursery of the Sea

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Mangrove tank

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Seashore tank

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Shallow tank

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Swirls and Jewels

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Cylindral tank

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Outer reef tank

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Sea urchin tank

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Coral reef tank

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Shrimp tank

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Eeltail catfish tank

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Batfish tank

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Sea horse tank

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Moray eel tank

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Circular tank

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Guests can enter a hollow space in the middle of the tank through a tunnel where they have to crawl in.

Garden eel tank

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Lionfish tank

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Seadragon tank

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Touch and Find

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Guest could touch several species of fishes and starfish in the touch pool, such as chocolate chip sea star, bluespotted ribbontail ray, whitespotted bamboo shark, and brownbanded bamboo shark. An aquarium is also present containing bamboo shark eggs, where guest can learn about the shark's embryo development.

Threadfish tank

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Seafloor tank

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Spiny lobster tank

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Cardinalfish tank

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River of Indonesia

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Paludarium

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Waterfall tank

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Sturgeon tank

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Tigerfish tank

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Piranha Cave

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Jellyfish Magic

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The zone also include a tank for upside-down jellyfish, torpedo scad, and Indian threadfish. Two deep sea-themed tanks are also present, one is for eyelight fish and popeye catalufas, while the second is for longspine snipefish and Japanese pineapplefish.

Southern Sea

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Pingoo Restaurant

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Located next to the aquarium's exit and gift shop, Pingoo is a seafood and grill restaurant where guests can enjoy their meal and beverages with a group of Humboldt penguin.[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "1 Tahun Beroperasi, Jakarta Aquarium Akhirnya Diresmikan Menteri Susi". Liputan 6. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  2. ^ "Dibuka Menteri Susi, Jakarta Aquarium Kenalkan Kekayaan Biota Laut". Detik. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  3. ^ "Holidaymakers enjoy attractions on second day of Idul Fitri". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  4. ^ "Menjelajahi Dunia Bawah Laut di Jakarta Aquarium". Liputan 6. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  5. ^ "Belum Genap Setahun, Jakarta Aquarium Sabet Penghargaan Bergengsi". Detik. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  6. ^ "Tiket Masuk Jakarta Aquarium Turun Harga". Kompas. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  7. ^ https://jakartaaquariumsafari.com/dine-shop/
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