One of the museums that you can visit is the Komodo Museum and the Reptile Park located at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII), East Jakarta. It is not difficult to find this Komodo Museum in TMII. Like the Keong Mas vehicle, this museum has a unique architecture. If the Keong Mas building is shaped like a conch shell, the Komodo Museum has a building shape like a Komodo dragon. The Komodo Museum has been established since April 20, 1978. Then in 2000, Reptile Park was established The building form of the Komodo Museum resembles a Komodo dragon. This museum displays more than 500 specimens in the form of preserved fauna typical of Indonesia. In Reptilia Park, there are 56 types of reptiles, with more than 200 reptiles in the park. Most reptiles in the park are turtles and snakes. The Komodo Museum building consists of two floors. On the first floor, visitors can see the form of mammals, sea animals and reptiles. On the second floor, visitors can see a collection of preserved birds from various regions in Indonesia. In Reptilia Park, visitors can see a Komodo dragon which is an icon collection of this museum. The Komodo dragon has been in this park since 2000 and is estimated to have reached 25 years. Visitors who are interested can take part in feeding and taking pictures. However, dome people consider reptiles to be quite scary animals. Sometimes these fellow reptiles will fight if put in one cage too. The nature of reptile as solitary animal is one of the obstacles. Komodo dragons become more passive because they do not have a partner. Actually this Reptile Park has succeeded in breeding several species, such as reticulated pythons and yellow...
Read moreGreat museum to learn about reptiles. They have a few species of snakes, amphibians, lizards, turtles and crocodiles. One of the highlights of the park are the komodo dragons located on the outdoor display. Animals and displays look well maintained, except for some of the turtles display that seems like it hasn't been cleaned in a while. Information on each animals are provided on an iPad in both English and Indonesian. There is an entrance fee of 50000 IDR, and they also provide bundle pricing for other museums. Price might be a bit steep considering the size of the museum (slightly small, done in under 1 hour), but I guess it's necessary for the maintenance of the animals. Recommend to visit if you've never seen komodo dragons before, but I don't think it's...
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Here's something you don't see every day, a rare and enchanting reptile, the albino saltwater crocodile! As with other albino animals, the striking lack of pigmentation really sets it apart from the crowd. making its skin pale white or yellowish, and its eyes a mesmerizing pink or reddish hue. Quite a difference from its normal brethren. right? But don't think it's weak! As the largest living reptile, the albino saltwater crocodile still rules its habitat with powerful jaws and massive body that can grow up to 6 ml Don't miss the chance to catch a glimps of this extraordinary crocodile, especially during the daytime heat, as it doesn't sweat. you can find it panting with its mouth open, which helps...
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