Gembira Loka, Jogja Zoological Garden

Gembira Loka Zoo is a zoo located in Yogyakarta. Loka means a place, Gembira mean happy. Nearly half a century ago IX lane predecessor realize the desire to develop 'Bonraja' kelangenan wildlife preserve whose the king became a public garden animals. So Glad Loka established on an area of 20 ha of which half of the protected forest. There are more than 100 species of wildlife including 61 species of flora.

It is located at Gajah Wong river basin. Access to the Happy Loka very easy with public transportation and vehicles. Initially started from a few animal leopard captured for disturbing local residents of villages and some came from the slope trim the forest to burn from hot clouds.

Happy zoo animals workshops now have a fairly complete collection. Each year there are additional occupants. It had been several times the animal elephant gave birth to her son, also a rare Komodo dragons have hatched animal eggs. In Joyful Loka rollicking people can casually use the boat BOAD is provided at the pool. Besides, can enjoy various kinds of trees that grow complement the existence of the botanical gardens.

One thing of concern is much less neglected condition of the animals. Many facilities that seemed to just improvise. That's because the income from a very small entrance fee of at least tourists who visit.