Take a walk at Jagat Satwa Nusantara Bird Park

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Jakarta(ANTARA) – “While it’s important for us to be productive citizens and put in the time we need to work, perhaps we need to be more respectful of the importance of leisure time and relaxation,” says Sage Wilcox..

When people get tired of work and feel the need for a long vacation, they may not always be able to act on their impulses given the many things that vacation encompasses.

They usually carve out some time to visit places that aren’t too far from where they live (and are affordable) so they can relax a bit and then be more productive at work.

Some people enjoy taking a walk in a quiet place, listening to the birds chirping, or just watching them minding their own business. Or even, learning a little about them.

If you are interested, then you may find it worthwhile to visit the “Taman Burung” (Bird Park) of Jagat Satwa Nusantara in the Indonesian Miniature Park (TMII).

TMII is located in East Jakarta and can be reached by Light Rail Transit (LRT), where you can take the free shuttle bus provided by TMII from the TMII LRT station. However, it is recommended to purchase tickets online in advance.

Once you arrive at TMII, you will need to take another shuttle bus to Jagat Satwa Nusantara Bird Park. Remember: visitors are not allowed to feed the birds here.

Jagat Satwa Nusantara Bird Park

The bird park was built in 1976 and officially opened by former President Suharto in 1987. It is one of the three places in Tanzania’s wildlife reserve where live animals can be seen.

The bird park houses thousands of birds, such as the green peacock and Indian peacock from Java, and has a separate quarantine facility for treating sick birds.

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The Indian peacock (Merak Biru) is one of the birds that can be seen at the bird park. (ANTARA/Cindy Frishanti)

The area consists of multiple domed enclosures where the birds are kept separately according to their native habitats. Many of the birds are allowed to fly freely within the domes.

Upon entering the bird park, visitors will see two blocks representing Western Indonesia and Eastern Indonesia.

The block on the right represents eastern Indonesia, called Wallace & Sahul, while the block on the left represents western Indonesia, called Greater Sunda.

The Wallace and Sahul is a deep-water channel that separates the southeastern edge of the Sunda Shelf from the Sahul Shelf.

TMII staff member Sekar said the bird park is not only a place for people to watch birds, but also a sanctuary.

“We have successfully bred Javan eagles here,” she said.

The Javan Eagle is a species endemic to the island of Java. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has listed it as an endangered species, and the Indonesian government has also listed it as a protected bird.

The bird park provides information on protected and non-protected bird species in accordance with the Ministry of Environment and Forestry Regulation 2018 (Permen LHK 2018). It also provides detailed information on their diet, distribution and habitat.

It also contains information on the bird’s IUCN conservation status, also known as the IUCN Red List. In bird parks, the IUCN Red List has five statuses: Critically Endangered, Endangered, Vulnerable, Near Threatened, and Least Concern.

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An information board about the birds that can be seen in the aviary. (ANTARA/Cindy Frishanti)

Coexistence with nature

People can learn about birds, how humans can live in harmony with nature, and learn about endangered birds in the relaxed atmosphere of the bird park.

For example, the green peacock is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List, with its decline primarily due to hunting by communities, land conversion or loss, and habitat destruction.

Indonesia is famous for its rainforests, which are home to a variety of wildlife. However, some forests are being converted into plantations or used for mining, endangering the wildlife within them.

Therefore, while establishing plantations, attention must be paid to reforestation. This will involve multiple tasks that need to be done simultaneously and continuously to protect nature and wildlife. People must strive to coexist with nature.

A visit to the bird park clearly shows that wild animals, especially birds, are afraid of humans. Some birds avoid humans, some ignore humans, but some are very friendly because they have been trained by the animal keepers not to attack humans.

Park staff also warn visitors not to disturb the birds too much when taking photos, especially the 22-year-old emus, because their legs are so strong that they can kill a person. However, people often find this hard to believe because photos of emus often do not reflect their true size and strength.

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