- Address: Jl. Bypass Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra Km. 19.8, Serongga, Kec. Gianyar, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80551, Indonesia
- Phone: +62 361 950000
- Official website: balisafarimarinepark.com
- Area: 40 hectares
- Opening: November 13, 2007
- Working hours: daily 09: 00-17: 00
- Tickets for adults: $ 55
The island of Bali is famous throughout the world for its unique pristine nature, forcing travelers to return here again and again. Even those who are tired of lazy rest on the beach or spectacular views of volcanoes , will not be bored on the island. In Bali, you can go to safari marina park, which created ideal conditions for animals from Indonesia , Africa and India.
General information about Bali's Safari Park
The opening of this wildlife sanctuary took place in 2007. Then 40 hectares of land were allocated for its creation, which made it one of the largest theme parks of the island and the country. The territory of this reserve in Bali was divided into safari park and marine park. The freshwater pool was opened in 2009. Now it is inhabited by red arenas from the island of Kalimantan , white sharks and about 40 species of fish.
Initially, the main policy of the zoo was not only the entertainment of the public, but also the study of endemic and imported species of animals. That is why already in 2010 the Bali Safari Park was named the best institution for the protection of forests and nature in Indonesia.
Fauna of Bali Park Safari
To date, 400 animals of 80 different species live here in conditions that are as close to natural as possible. Among them:
- African hippos;
- Himalayan bears;
- spotted deer;
- African lions;
- zebras;
- ostriches;
- camels.
The most famous inhabitants of the safari park in Indonesia are white Indian, or Bengal, tigers. In the world of them there were only 130 individuals. The last white Indian tiger, inhabiting the natural environment, was shot and killed by a poacher in 1958.
Exhibitions and entertainment in Bali's Safari Park
Due to the great popularity of white tigers, the largest concentration of tourists is observed in their enclosure called Rantambor, which is a copy of the ancient Indian fort in Rajasthan. No less popular exhibitions of safari and marine park in Bali are:
- Lake Manyara, inhabited by hippos;
- Aviary with the lizards of the island of Komodo ;
- elephant village Kampung-Gayan, created for elephants "pensioners".
Twice a day, at 10:30 and 16:00, here you can watch the feeding of piranhas and giant arapaim. And two species of predators are in the same tank, but do not touch each other. In addition to feeding, safari and marina park in Bali, you can ride camels or elephants, as well as make memorable photos with them.
On the territory of this complex there is an amusement park for children, as well as an aqua park with two swimming pools and water slides for guests of any age. Safari Park in Bali is better to come to the time of opening, to try all kinds of entertainment, including skiing on land and boat rollercoaster, toy cars, electric cars and carousel. Here you can rent an inflatable boat "cheesecake" and go on a journey through the jungle and the nearby river .
How to get to the Bali safari park?
One of the largest theme parks of the country is located 500 m from the coast of the Balinese Sea and about 18 km from Denpasar . From the capital of Indonesia to the safari park can be reached by road. To do this, follow the northeastern direction along the Jl roads. Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra, Jl. Wr. Supratman or Jl. Pantai Purnama. Usually the whole journey takes 40-50 minutes.
To get to the Bali safari park, you can also use the shuttle bus, which en route to the popular resorts of Kuta , Nusa Dua , Sanur and Seminyak . The round trip costs about $ 30.