Bandung Zoo Management Conflict, Nurul Arifin Asks For Animal Safety To Be A Priority

Member of the Indonesian House of Representatives from the Golkar Party faction, Nurul Arifin (doc the DPR RI)

BANDUNG Member of the Indonesian House of Representatives from the Golkar Party faction from the Election Area of West Java I, Nurul Arifin, expressed his concern over the condition of hundreds of animals at the Bandung Zoo (Bandung Zoo) which are threatened with being abandoned due to management conflicts that have been going on since August 2025.

Nurul assessed that internal polemics should not ignore animal safety, especially because more than 700 animals at Bandung Zoo are fully dependent on managers for daily feed, health and care needs. He stated that human disputes should not have an impact on animal survival.

"I am very concerned about the condition of the Bandung City bondin. Conflicts among disputed parties should not ignore the survival of the animals in the bonbin," said Nurul when met by the media, Tuesday, December 2.

The member of Commission I of the DPR RI emphasized that animals cannot wait for conflict resolution. They need routine maintenance every day so that delays in meeting basic needs can pose serious risks.

"Don't let these animals go hungry, let alone die in vain because they lack attention from the manager," he said.

Nurul encouraged the disputed parties to immediately resolve disputes through legal mechanisms or other legal settlement channels.

He also requested that basic animal needs be met during the process. "I hope the dispute can be resolved, either by resolving disputes in court or other channels," he said.

In addition, Nurul invites related parties to ensure direct supervision so that animals that are part of public conservation and education remain protected. He stressed that animal protection must be a priority in the midst of conflicts that have not subsided.