Gembira Loka is still a place of entertainment with the most complete collection of animals in Yogyakarta. The zoo is also a natural history museum is located at Jalan Kusumanegara, Yogyakarta. Its location just four kilometer from the Bus Station and six kilometers from the palace. Gembira Loka can be reached by public bus lane seven or nine at a cost of IDR 2000,- or can also use Transjogja 1B for IDR 3000,-
Gembira Loka corresponding meaning, is a place to have fun, this zoo was built with the purpose of providing a place of entertainment for the people of Yogyakarta. The idea was first proposed in 1933. However, because of many obstacles, new construction done in 1953. The Foundation Gardens Raya and Gembira Loka appointed as executor of development. Two years later, in 1955, held a groundbreaking first by Sri Paku Alam VIII. Development continues on an ongoing basis until 1975.
Gembira Loka has now become one of the attractions most visited, rivaling Malioboro and Kraton. Different types of body-both plants and animals that lived and died there in Gembira Loka. Number of plants in the museum's collection of approximately 60 species of rare plants such as forest miri, kepel, kapok board, keben, siperes, and others. While the animal species that there are about 311 types such as tigers, spangle hippo, giraffe, dwarf buffalo, elephants, crocodiles, and others. In Gembira Loka, also exhibited animals are preserved. Collection of preserved animals can be seen at the museum near the artificial lake. Gembira Loka picturesque park adorned with old trees were large and shady. Plant allowed to grow freely in order to reveal the natural impression.
As a family recreation, Gembira Loka equipped with various facilities. Near the antrance gate, there is provided a playmate and a replica of the cave. For those who are not satisfied with just seeing the animals from afar can also ride elephants or camels and take pictures with parrots bird, orangutans, or snake if you dare. Also there are amusement rides such as a mini train, boat swan, until the flying fox.
Gembira Loka has now become one of the attractions most visited, rivaling Malioboro and Kraton. Different types of body-both plants and animals that lived and died there in Gembira Loka. Number of plants in the museum's collection of approximately 60 species of rare plants such as forest miri, kepel, kapok board, keben, siperes, and others. While the animal species that there are about 311 types such as tigers, spangle hippo, giraffe, dwarf buffalo, elephants, crocodiles, and others. In Gembira Loka, also exhibited animals are preserved. Collection of preserved animals can be seen at the museum near the artificial lake. Gembira Loka picturesque park adorned with old trees were large and shady. Plant allowed to grow freely in order to reveal the natural impression.
As a family recreation, Gembira Loka equipped with various facilities. Near the antrance gate, there is provided a playmate and a replica of the cave. For those who are not satisfied with just seeing the animals from afar can also ride elephants or camels and take pictures with parrots bird, orangutans, or snake if you dare. Also there are amusement rides such as a mini train, boat swan, until the flying fox.
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