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Taman Safari Indonesia, or simply Taman Safari, refers to animal theme parks located in Cisarua, Prigen, and Bali. These parks are part of the same organization and are known as Taman Safari I, II, and III. Taman Safari I is the most popular of the three.
Taman Safari I covers an area of 170 hectares (420 acres) and houses a collection of more than 3,000 animals, including , Malayan , , , , , and Sumatran elephants. Some animals, such as the Bali myna, are involved in conservation projects. The majority of the species represented are African.zoo_conservation
Nine shows are offered at Taman Safari I: the Elephant Show, Safari Theater, Various Animals Show, Tiger Show, Sea Lion Show, Bird of Prey Show, Dolphin Show, Cowboy Show, and the Globe of Death.
Near the Wild Wild West area, visitors can see Jaksa Waterfall. To reach the waterfall, visitors can take the Trackless train or walk approximately 500 meters. Jaksa Waterfall is 45 meters tall, and the pool underneath is shallow enough for children to play in. The water of Jaksa Waterfall originates from the foot of Mount Gede Pangrango. With some luck, visitors might also spot native wildlife, including various primates and birds. According to local legend, washing one's face with Jaksa Waterfall's water can make it easier to find a mate, secure sustenance, and stay youthful. Additionally, Taman Safari provides facilities such as a canteen and changing rooms.
Every weeknight or holiday night, visitors can explore the Safari Journey at night on a Trackless train accompanied by guides. Near the end of the trip, visitors can watch the Spectacular Light Dance, featuring by the performers. The zoo's Javan warty pig can only be seen during the Night Safari.
Every weekend and holiday, visitors can hike around the forest surrounding the park. Before starting the hike, visitors are guided by an instructor to do some exercises. During the hike, they are accompanied by guides who teach them about medicinal plants, allow them to observe native wildlife from a distance, and visit the Javan leopard and Javan rusa breeding facilities, as well as an abandoned colonial era house. At the end of the hike, visitors can enjoy several games.
In September 2017, Taman Safari introduced two named Cai Tao (蔡涛) and Hu Chun (胡春). Cai Tao and Hu Chun were born at the Bifengxia Panda Base in Bifengxia, Ya'an, Sichuan, China. Their arrival was a long-anticipated event, marked by the construction of the "Panda Palace," which would become their home at Taman Safari. The pandas traveled over 4,400 kilometers, departing from Shuangliu International Airport in Chengdu, China, on 28 September 2017. After a five-and-a-half-hour flight, they arrived at Soekarno–Hatta International Airport. Following an adjustment period of approximately two months, Cai Tao and Hu Chun were displayed to the public in November 2017. In front of the Panda Palace are two replica statues of the pandas welcoming visitors. The Panda Palace is also equipped with several facilities, including a food court and a souvenir store. To minimize noise from vehicles, visitors must take a bus to reach the Panda Palace.
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Taman Safari also accused of illegal smuggling of dolphins. Femke den Haas, founder of Jakarta Animal Aid Network investigated the matter in 2012. den Haas investigated every dolphin conservatory in Indonesia, including the Batang Dolphin Center that belonged to Taman Safari. den Haas concluded her investigation by stating that Batang Dolphin Center is a front for wildlife smuggling. Most dolphins there were bought from the fishermen to be trained and later sold to the circuses.
The accusation would later resurfaced in 2025, 5 years after the circus got disbanded. In April 2025, a group of former child performers in the circus confessed that they were taken away from their parents by the owner of Oriental Circus Indonesia since toddler with pretext of being sent to study overseas, however most of the children were soon being forced to do a circus performance. Victims of Oriental Circus Indonesia exposed the human rights abuses they received ranging from torture, denial of access to formal education, and the erasure of their real identities. Commissioner of Taman Safari Indonesia and one of Oriental Circus Indonesia founder Tony Sumampouw denied the accusation of former performers and stated that the children were taken from Kalijodo Park red-light district orphanage in North Jakarta. However one performer denied that she was taken from Kalijodo and stated she and other performers being bought by the owners from their economically struggling parents. Attorney representing the victims of Oriental Circus Indonesia, Muhammad Sholeh stated that the secret bunker used to torture and exploit underaged circus performers were located inside the precinct of Taman Safari Indonesia that was said to be private residence of the circus founder Hadi Manansang. On the same press conference, Sholeh also urged citizens to boycott Taman Safari Indonesia due to serious human rights abuses being perpetrated by its founders.
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