One of the largest primate house in the world "The Schmutzer Primate Center"

Entrance to the tunnel along the orangutan enclosure. Photo"BOS"

The Schmutzer Primate Center is one of the largest in the world and houses many different primate species amongst which gorillas, chimpanzees and orangutans. The facilities have been designed in innovative ways where the animals can decide if they want to be seen or not and where natural food is growing in the enclosures, the only place in the world where this is the case.

The primate center is constructed in such a way that it offers new ways of looking at the primates. For instance a seven meter high bridge crosses part of the gorilla enclosure, a very long tunnel guides you through the world of orangutans and swinging canopy bridges provide you with a feeling how it is to be living in the trees. In its short existence the center reaped much praise for its very large enclosures and natural design. Several young animals were born here already.

The center intends to contribute to the wild population by sending groups of healthy apes and monkeys back to the wild to be released there. The primate center opens seven days a week from 09.00 till 16.30. Entrance costs 5.000 Rp for adults and 3.000 for children.

Getting There=]

From your local domestic airport, you fly to Jakarta. Arrive in Jakarta, from youre stay you can use many transportations such as: taxi, bus, or rent car to reach The Ragunan Zoo. The Schmutzer Primate Center are inside The Ragunan Zoo. The address:
Ragunan Zoo. Jl. R.M. Harsono No. 1 Ragunan Jakarta 12550 South Jakarta
Phone: (062 21) 7820015, 789015, 7806975, Fax. (062 21) 7805280

One of the canopy bridges. Photo"BOS"

Where to Stay=]

No need to worry where you'll stay in Jakarta. There are many hotels range provided here, from the luxurious, middle range and budget.

Moving Around=]

By foot on seven meter high bridge crosses part of the gorilla enclosure, a very long tunnel guides you through the world of orangutans and swinging canopy bridges provide you with a feeling how it is to be living in the trees.

Dining Guide=]

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Souvenir Tips=]

In The Schmutzer Primate Center there are many souvenir who present primate such as: t-shirt, primate doll, hat, and many other souvenirs.

Other Things to See or Do=]

The Schmutzer Primate Center are inside The Ragunan Zoo, so you can see another animals beside Primate in The Ragunan Zoo.

Travel Tips

The Brige over the gorila enclosure. Photo"BOS"

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• You can't bring food or drink inside the Schmutzer Primate Center.
• You are not allowed to feed the animal.

Source:
www.savetheorangutan.info

For more information about the Schmutzer Primate Center and the activities of BOS (The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation) please see the website: www.savetheorangutan.info