JAKARTA One of the favorite family tourist destinations in the City of Kembang, Bandung Zoo, has been closed since early August 2025. In fact, the zoo, which has been around for decades in the Tamansari area, is the main attraction for tourists who want to get to know animals as well as enjoy the cool air typical of Bandung. Now, the future of this educational tourist spot depends on the decision of the central government.
Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan said his party was still waiting for confirmation from the Minister of Forestry Raja Juli Antoni regarding Bandung Zoo's operational status.
"Still waiting for the Minister's decision, waiting for each other," said Farhan in Bandung, as quoted by ANTARA.
Farhan explained that the Bandung City Government continues to open space for dialogue with the Tamansari Wildlife Foundation (YMT), the old manager of the zoo. Mediation efforts will focus on the discussion of management, including animal maintenance to remain guaranteed during the closing period.
He emphasized that the final authority regarding Bandung Zoo's permit and status is entirely in the hands of the Ministry of Forestry.
"It depends on the Minister, because the 100 percent conservation permit is in the Ministry of Forestry and is given to the capable," said Farhan.
Meanwhile, the head of the Tamansari Wildlife Foundation, John Sumampauw, emphasized that his party is ready to continue managing Bandung Zoo in a professional manner if it is trusted by the government again.
"We are trying to carry out Bandung Zoo operations in a transparent and legal manner, with the aim of maximizing the function of the zoo as a educational, conservation and recreational space that the community can be proud of," said John.
He added that the foundation is committed to continuing to cooperate with the Bandung City Government and the Ministry of Forestry, in order to ensure that state asset management runs according to legal provisions.
"YMT has a full commitment to comply with the rules and cooperate with the Bandung City Government and the Ministry of Forestry to ensure that the use of state assets is carried out correctly and legally," he said.
John also hopes that the government can immediately provide certainty that Bandung Zoo can be reopened to the public. According to him, prolonged closure will not only have an impact on tourists, but also on the fate of the animals and workers in them.
"He hopes that the Bandung City Government can immediately take concrete steps to immediately open Bandung Zoo for the survival of the animals and all workers in it," said John.
He emphasized the importance of maintaining animal welfare during this period of uncertainty.
"If there are animals that die, who is responsible? Moreover, there are several animals in the form of loans or deposits," he said.
Prior to the closure, Bandung Zoo became one of the educational tourism icons in West Java, with a collection of more than 800 animals from various regions in Indonesia. Apart from being a family recreation area, this area is also often a location for educational activities for students and students who learn about conservation.
Many tourists hope that this legendary zoo can reopen soon, given its important role as a study, conservation and entertainment room in the middle of the city of Bandung.
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