SURABAYA
ZOO
Surabaya
Zoo or Kebun Binatang Surabaya was one of popular zoo in Indonesia, located in
Setail 1 Street Surabaya,in front of “Suroboyo” monument,which is icon of shark
and crocodile symbolizes the city of Surabaya. is the zoo that had been most
complete in Asean, inside was gotten more than 351 species of the fauna that
was different which consisted more than 2.806 animals. Including inside
Indonesian endangered species and the world consisted of the Mammals, Aves, Reptiles
and Pisces.
Surabaya Zoo
was the tourism attraction that was interesting because of it location factor
that was in the middle of the Surabaya city, around the activity of the
metropolis city evidently still could be found by us the place of various fauna
sort that most usually live in the wild, this become a kind denied measured for
humankind to continue and maintaining the balance of nature.
In 1916, the first
Surabaya Zoo was established in Kaliondo. On 28 September 1917, the zoo was
moved to Groedo road. In April 1918, Surabaya Zoo sold tickets to enter the
zoo.
In 1920, the zoo was
transferred to another new location in Darmo area, on a plot of land measuring
30,500 m2 belonged to the Oost-Java Stoomtram Maatschappij (steam tramway
company of East Java). On 21 July 1922, the zoo experienced its first financial
crisis and there was a plan to disestablish the zoo, but the decision was not
agreed by the Surabaya municipality at that time. On 11 May 1923, it was
decided to establish a new association for the zoo. W. A. Hompes was chosen to
replace J.P. Mooyman, one of the early founder of the zoo. In 1927, the zoo was
financially aided by the mayor of Surabaya, Dijkerman. With the help of
People's Representative Council of Surabaya, on 3 July 1927 a new plot of land
was bought for Surabaya Zoo, measuring 32,000 m2, from a plot of land owned by
steam tramway company of East Java. From 1939 until now, the size of the zoo
has expanded to 15 hectares.
In August-November
1987 the breeding facility in Surabaya Zoo was renovated. This facility
comprised 29 aviaries with 16 endangered Bali starlings, found only in the
Western part of Bali island. In November 1987, the captive population was
increased with the addition of 37 birds donated by zoos and private collections
in the USA and by Jersey Wildlife Preservation Trust. The success of the
breeding program of the Bali starling at this zoo allowed the release of 40
starlings into the wild at West Bali National Park in June 2011.
Animal death crisis
The American
Black Bear in Surabaya Zoo suffers from skin disease common among captive bears
not properly cared for.
The Surabaya Zoo has
received complaints about its treatment of animals from activist groups such as
the Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN), as well as from the interim
administrator of the zoo. The situation reached a point in 2010 where The
Jakarta Post called the facility the 'Surabaya Zoo of Death' In August, 2010,
the Forestry Ministry revoked Surabaya Zoo’s license following several animal
deaths, including, a rare Sumatran tiger, African lion, wallaby, Komodo dragon,
babirusa cub, Bawean deer, and crocodile. Interim management asked the local
police and the East Java Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) to
conduct an investigation, which found that negligent keepers were to blame for
most of the animal deaths. The Temporary Management Team transferred 378
animals from the zoo to 6 conservation organizations. However, several of the
animals were in severe conditions, and eventually died.
Overpopulation
In April
2015, Surabaya Zoo has 70 komodo dragons which 13 are still not more than one
year old of ages. And in between February 21 to March 7, a female komodo dragon
has laid 12 eggs. To anticipate overpopulation, Surabaya authority has planned
to build Komodo Dragon Park in Kenjeran coastal area.
Surabaya Zoo was
built on August 31, 1916. Zoo was built on the orders of the Dutch Governor at
the time, and finally the zoo successfully constructed with the first animals
collection comes from donation a journalist who like collecting animals. The
Zoo have Vision and Mission as follows “Conservation,
education, research and recreation”. And the last, to be able go to this zoo, you
must buy ticket for Rp.10.000,- and if water animals area Rp.4.000,- per
person.
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