Taman Margasatwa dan Budaya Kinantan — Attraction in Bukittinggi

Taman Marga Satwa dan Budaya Kinantan or better known as Kinantan Zoo is located in Taman Bundo Kanduang. This area was built in 1900 by a Dutch named Controleur Strom Van Govent. This wildlife park built on a hill called Bukit Malambuang.

At the start of construction, the park was not yet have a collection of animals. New in 1929 made the zoo to include several collections of animals into the park. In 1929 the zoo made by Dr J Hock and is the oldest zoo in Indonesia and the only one in West Sumatra.

Thanks to a very serious management by the Dutch colonial government, Bukittinggi Zoo continues to grow and achieve heyday in 1933. This year, farm animals Bukittinggi able to provide about 150 animals typical of the island of Sumatra at Surabaya Zoo. Conversely, Bukittinggi Zoo Surabaya Zoo received from a number of animals typical of Eastern Indonesia.

In 1935, in Bukittinggi Zoo built traditional house. Rumah gadang bergonjong' has 9 rooms and platforms on the right and left. On the walls of traditional houses have carvings that reflect the height of the realm of Minang culture.

To reach this location, tourists can use a landline. From the city of Padang to Bukittinggi,the trip can be taken for about 2 hours drive.

The zoo was originally named Kebun Bungo after it changes the name of a Taman Puti Bungsu. In 1995 through local regulation No. 2 of 1995 again changed the name of a Taman Puti Bungsu at Taman Marga Satwa dan Budaya Kinantan, along with his official fortress Fort de Kock joined through Bridge Limpapeh.

Bukittinggi Zoo also features the Museum of Zoology and ornamental fish aquarium. In the area of the zoo was built is also a place used to perform various types of traditional art performances Minangkabau. There are also Rumah Adat Tradisional functioned as a museum displaying the objects of culture and history, like the Minang traditional clothes and jewelry. No less interesting is the presence in the region Limpapeh Bridge Zoo Bukittinggi. This bridge connects Bukittinggi Zoo with Fort Fort De Kock located in Bukit Jirek.

Now, Bukittinggi Zoo is known as the Taman Marga Satwa dan Budaya Kinantan. A wildlife park which has undergone various changes, reaching a peak of glory, then recede in appalling condition.

The long journey of this wildlife park could not help make it as a precious heritage for all the children of this nation. Therefore, to maintain its existence in order to remain sustainable is the glorious duty of every child slung over the shoulders of...

Taman Margasatwa dan Budaya Kinantan is a must-visit place for anyone who loves nature, animals, and culture. The park is located on a hilltop with a stunning view of the city and the surrounding mountains. The park has a variety of animals, from monkeys, deer, birds, to crocodiles, tapirs, and tigers. You can feed some of them with the food provided by the park staff. The park also has a museum of traditional Minangkabau house and a museum of zoology that showcase the rich history and culture of the region. The park is connected by a bridge to Fort de Kock, a historical fort built by the Dutch colonialists. The park is well-maintained, clean, and spacious. The staff are friendly and helpful. The entrance fee is very affordable, only Rp 25.000 for adults and Rp 20.000 for children. The park is open from 8 am to 5 pm every day. I highly recommend this park to anyone who visits Bukittinggi. It is a great place to learn, relax, and have fun with your family...

This place not only offers a visit to the zoo but also to one of the historical place which is fort de kock.

They have several animals that can be seen such as tapir, orangutan, Sumatran elephant, Sumatran tiger, etc. Their animal seems to be in a pretty good conditions.

They also have several updated exhibitions such as the free aviary for birds to fly around and the new updated reptile exhibition.

The fort and surrounding environment is pretty well maintained.

The museum which is in the shape of rumah bagonjong/gadang is well maintained and the staff if also helpful!

Need more trash can to be visible all around the park to ensure the cleanliness of te park. Need more staff to roam around the park to ensure everyone abide the rules such as not feeding the animal and not throwing their trash all around. Need some beverages stall or vending machine for people to buy beverages inside. Need an official merch that can only be bought...