FUN FOR ALL

AMANJIWO RESORTS " A Peaceful Resort in Central Java

Amanjiwo (peaceful soul) opened in Central Java in 1997. With clear views to 8th century Borobudur, and drawing its design inspiration from this the largest Buddhist sanctuary in the world, Amanjiwo specializes in cultural excursions and experience, highlighting the influential and long-standing artistic traditions of Central Java. more »

One of the largest primate house in the world "The Schmutzer Primate Center"

The Schmutzer Primate Center is one of the largest in the world and houses many different primate species amongst which gorillas, chimpanzees and orangutans. more »

Experience Shopping Extravaganza In Jakarta

Whether you're a serious spender or half-hearted shopper, there's sure to be something for everybody in Jakarta, the country's shopping capital. more »

Clothing'sShopping Spree in Bandung

Bandung, also known as Paris vanJava, has so many things to offer. From various cuisines to factory outlets and distribution stores (distros), visitors looking for clothes might be overwhelmed with the wide amount of choices. more »

Have Fun at Ancol Jakarta BayCity

This is Jakarta's largest and most popular recreation park. Its extensive range of attractions includes sea and fresh-water aquariums, swimming pools, an artificial lagoon for fishing and boating, a bowling alley, as well as an assortment of nightclubs restaurants, and massage parlors. more »

Fun at TheFantasy World (Dunia Fantasi)
Dunia Fantasi, or Fantasy World, is a recreational park located in Jakarta. Fun for both kids and adults, this park has the exciting rollercoaster, enticing ferris wheel and many more. A great way to spend the time with your loved ones. more »

Seaworld Sensation

Located in Ancol area, Seaworld offers breathtaking view of life underwater, without having to dive in the ocean. You can learn a lot of things in this place--such as the form of piranha (many people have heard about these vicious fish, but not many know how they really look like), what the fishes eat, and so on. more »

Delightful Taman Safari Park, Cisarua
Taman Safari (Safari Park) is the one and only park in Indonesia featuring wild animals roaming in their area. Here, the visitors will observe exotic and rare animals from their cars (or buses, if you're traveling in a group). more »

Dining Experience in Bali Zoo Park

Skillfully decorated tropical garden in Bali full of exotic animals will greet you in Bali Zoo Park. Although the size of this park is quite small (only 3.5 hectare for 350 types of animals), this park is unique for its strategic location (near Guwang market, where you can buy unique souvenirs and Singapadu Gallery).more »

Hunting for Salak Pondoh in Sleman
Salak is one of Indonesia?s traditional fruits. Covered with brownish-black scales, the flesh tends to be ivory in color. Salak pondoh is the sweetest variety. The flesh is firm and succulent. The taste is unique yet addictive.. Visiting salak pondoh farm in Turi, Sleman regency, is truly a remarkable experience?for you and your loved ones. more »

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Clothing's Shopping Spree in Bandung

Dago Factory OutletBandung, also known as Paris van Java, has so many things to offer. From various cuisines to factory outlets and distribution stores (distros), visitors looking for clothes might be overwhelmed with the wide amount of choices. It is said that Bandung is one of the most prominent Meccas for Indonesian people, when it comes to clothes. The streets of Dago (Ir. H. Djuanda, Cipaganti, Riau (R.E.Martadinata), Cihampelas are packed with factory outlets. If you prefer clothes from jeans, choose Cihampelas street. While you're in Bandung, why not visit Cibaduyut street to shop for shoes and bags to brighten your appearance.

Getting There

From Jakarta, you can take a flight to Bandung. Those who are interested in seeing the panorama between Bandung and Jakarta might find riding a train more to their liking. Or you can rent a car to come to this city. It's only takes two or three hours to drive though.

The streets of Dago are easy to locate. From the Bandung's train station or airport, you can book a cab ride to Dago for about Rp25,000. Most cabs use flat rates.

Where to Stay

Plenty of lodgings are available in this city. From youth hostels to five-starred hotels, choose the one that is suitable for you.

Moving\Around
Bandung is relatively small, so from one place to another you can use a public transportation or taxi. To make it easier, rent a car. On that way, you can save your energy to shop!

Dining Guide
See Bandung's Dining Guide for details.

Souvenir Tips

Leather shoes, jackets, bags, and goods in Cibaduyut will delight young and old alike. Since Bandung has so many choices of food, why not buy the famous batagor, brownies, molen, and other delicacies for your loved ones

Other Things to See or Do

You can visit the Japanese cave in Dago, amuse yourself in Lembang area, take hot spring water bath in Lembang, visit Tangkuban Prahu also in Lembang, and many more. You can ask the locals or people from travel agents for more information.

Travel Tips

• Not all stores accept credit cards, so make sure you have sample amount of cash ready.
• Check and recheck before you purchase an item. Some stores have non refundable policy.
  
• Try every item before you buy it, if possible.
  
• Drink and eat before you shop. Shopping with an empty stomach is indeed and unpleasant
  
  experience.

One of the largest primate house in the world "The Schmutzer Primate Center"

The Schmutzer Primate Center is one of the largest in the world and houses many different primate species amongst which gorillas, chimpanzees and orangutans. The facilities have been designed in innovative ways where the animals can decide if they want to be seen or not and where natural food is growing in the enclosures, the only place in the world where this is the case.

The primate center is constructed in such a way that it
offers new ways of looking at the primates. For instance a seven meter high bridge crosses part of the gorilla enclosure, a very long tunnel guides you through the world of orangutans and swinging canopy bridges provide you with a feeling how it is to be living in the trees. In its short existence the center reaped much praise for its very large enclosures and natural design. Several young animals were born here already.

The center intends to contribute to the wild population by sending groups of healthy apes and monkeys back to the wild to be released there. The primate center opens seven days a week from 09.00 till 16.30. Entrance costs 5.000 Rp for adults and 3.000 for children.

Getting There

From your local domestic airport, you fly to Jakarta.
Arrive in Jakarta, from youre stay you can use many transportations such
as: taxi, bus, or rent car to reach The Ragunan Zoo. The Schmutzer Primate
Center are inside The Ragunan Zoo. The address:
Ragunan Zoo. Jl. R.M.
Harsono No. 1 Ragunan Jakarta 12550 South Jakarta
Phone: (062 21)
7820015, 789015, 7806975, Fax. (062 21) 7805280

Where to Stay

No need to worry where you'll stay in Jakarta. There are many hotels range provided here, from the luxurious, middle range and budget.

Moving Around

By foot on seven meter high bridge crosses part of the gorilla enclosure, a very long tunnel guides you through the world of orangutans and swinging canopy bridges provide you with a feeling how it is to be living in the trees.

Dining Guide

No need to worry where and what youll eat beacause Jakarta has the best range of restaurants in Indonesia, with food from all over the archipelago and the world.

Souvenir Tips

In The Schmutzer Primate Center there are many souvenir who present primate such as: t-shirt, primate doll, hat, and many other souvenirs.

Other Things to See or Do

The Schmutzer Primate Center are inside The Ragunan Zoo, so you can see another animals beside Primate in The Ragunan Zoo.

• You can't bring food or drink inside the Schmutzer Primate Center.
• You are not allowed to feed the animal.
  

Source:

http://www.savetheorangutan.info/

For more information about the Schmutzer Primate Center

and the activities of BOS (The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation)
please see the website: http://www.savetheorangutan.info/