Ragunan Zoo is ...
Ragunan Zoo On 19 September 2005, following the order of the city's governor, the zoo was closed temporarily for about three weeks after various birds were found to have contracted avian influenza. It reopened on October 11. The main attractions of the zoo are its animal exhibits. These may be grouped as follows. Two terrariums host poisonous and non-poisonous snakes, such as Asian reticulated phytons, albino pythons, and king cobras, as well as other reptiles including turtles. Large reptiles such as Komodo dragons are located in a separate compound while Saltwater crocodiles and gavials are located in a simulated river valley wetland area. Primate cages house several kinds of langurs, gibbons, and macaques, while gorrillas, chimpanzees, and orangutans are located in the Schmutzer Primate Centre. Small mammal compounds display raccoon, binturong, beaver, Asian Palm Civet, Java Mouse-deer, Javan porcupine, and bats. Other mammals on display such as babirusa, tapir, llama, antelo...