Bali is indeed a very beautiful island. It is also very convenient to go travelling to Bali because the people are friendly and can speak in English, the facilities for tourists are great and complete because the island has been developed to gain more tourist.
Not only adults, young people and children also can enjoy and have fun in Bali. There are many tourist attractions that loved by the children. One of them is Bali Safari and Marine Park. The place has many attractions that will allow you to do many activities there. Check out activities that you can enjoy in Bali Safari and Marine Park.
Bali Safari and Marine Park, also known as Taman Safari III is located in Gianyar, Bali. The Park is part of or branch of Taman Safari in Bogor, West Java and in Mount Arjuno, East Java. Even though the name is safari park, the park is actually an open zoo where the animals can live freely around the area.
This place is definitely one of the place you must visit if you come to Bali with your children. There are many unique experiences you can enjoy here. First of all is of course the animals. There are many animals you can see there, from typical animals in Indonesia until several animals from all over the world. Children will enjoy seeing animals such as elephants, tigers, lions, and so much more.
How to Get There
The access to go there is also not difficult. The place is easy to find. The park located in Ida Bagus Mantra bypass road. The road connect three areas in Bali: Klungkung, Gianyar, and Denpasar. If you can’t bring your own car, there are also scheduled shuttle service that will pick you up from your chosen famous places (Sanur, Ubud, etc). The park also provides bus tour for the visitors.
Ticket Price
You also don’t have to queue to get the ticket. The ticket can be bought online on the website. You can check the details of the package and the pricing on the website. There are many packages you can choose, start from around 600.000 rupiahs. The package is very worth to buy because you can choose many activities that you want to do, from breakfast with animals, animal shows, night safari, and other attractions such as water park and aquarium.
Where to Stay
The theme park also provide accommodation for people who want to stay and sleep on the lodge. All of the lodges have an open terrace that overlook some parts of the park. Visitors can enjoy the view of open zoo from close range. The lodges are very family-friendly. There are also many room choices for you. All of the rooms are decorated nicely with Balinese traditional design combined with natural elements. You may also visit Things to Do Near Besakih Temple Bali
Staying at the lodges is sure a have to try experience if you have time to stay for several days. You will experience how it feel to stay and sleep near the animals safely. While staying at your room, you will sometimes hear wild animal sounds, and you can even see them from the terrace. If you stay, you can also enjoy the night view and take night safari park course. The ticket to safari park is included on the package when you pay for the lodges. You may also visit Things to Do near Zen Resort Bali
The staffs are very nice, so you will really enjoy your time there. They can prepare the room fast and cleanly. The food is served in buffet style and it taste delicious. You can go to the park or back to your lodges whenever you want. If the sun is too hot, you can go back to the room and enjoy the breeze, and then you can go back to the park whenever you feel it.
Not only can see the animals from the lodges, you can also try to feed them using foods provided by the staff. The kids sure will love this. When you visit the park, you can also try to interact and ride favorite animal of many people in the zoo, the elephants. You may also visit Things to Do in Seririt Bali
What to Do Around
Who don’t like seeing elephants on the zoo. This huge animals is a must have animal in every zoo all around the world. They are currently largest mammals live on the land. They live in a large groups lead by the most experienced female elephant. They are herbivore and need around 200 kilograms of food per day and drink around 150 liters water per day. Deforestation in Southeast Asia and conflict with human made the animals lost their food source and habitat, so the animals are quite safe and trained on the zoo.
This huge and strong animal can bring several people, up to three adults on its back. While riding it, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the park. The elephants are equipped with saddles so you will feel comfortable when sitting on the elephants. During the ride, you will be accompanied by the trained guide that knows the animal well, so you will be safe. The ride takes time around twenty until thirty minutes. However, to be able to ride the elephants, you cannot buy the ticket separately. You have to choose tour package that include the elephants ride such as Leopard, Rhino, and Elephant Back package. The cheapest is Elephant Back package, around 1.100.000 rupiahs. You may also visit Where to Watch Kecak Dance in Bali Indonesia
There is elephants show that will allow you to interact and see more from the elephants. There are two shows per day, in the noon and in the afternoon. There are many open seats available so you don’t have to be afraid of missing the show. The show is a theatrical show about elephant conservation that features several lovable elephants. The duration of the show is around twenty minutes. After the show end you can go to the stage and take some photos with the elephants involved on the show.
That’s all about Bali Safari and Marine Park. There are more things you can see and enjoy so don’t miss your chance and enjoy your time there. I hope the information will be helpful for you. Thank you for reading.