The facility serves as a conservation and rescue center for injured marine life in partnership with local environmental agencies.
The Penguin Cove features a dedicated colony of Humboldt penguins, a species native to South America, housed in a specialized sub-tropical climate enclosure.
The main tank contains millions of liters of treated seawater, requiring complex filtration systems to maintain specific salinity and temperature parameters.
Visitors can interact with specific species in the Touch Pool area under the supervision of trained zookeepers.
The aquarium incorporates a 'Living Gallery' which highlights the connection between Indonesian folklore and local marine biology.
Jakarta Aquarium Safari is an indoor conservation and recreation facility spanning over 7,000 square meters. Located within the Neo Soho Mall complex, it houses over 3,500 aquatic and terrestrial animal species. The exhibits are organized into 12 distinct zones themed around Indonesian biodiversity, including a rainforest-inspired area. The facility features a major main tank, the Deep Sea Wonders, which uses a large acrylic viewing window for observing sharks and rays. Educational interactive programs emphasize marine conservation and rehabilitation efforts. Visitors can access an onsite restaurant, Pingoo, which allows dining alongside a Humboldt penguin enclosure. It utilizes a climate-controlled environment to protect its diverse collection of amphibians, reptiles, and mammals.
The main floor-to-ceiling aquarium viewing window, known as the Deep Sea Wonders.
Check the daily feeding schedule upon entry to see live demonstrations with otters and penguins.
Wear comfortable, slip-resistant footwear as floor surfaces can occasionally be damp near exhibits.
Book animal encounter sessions in advance if you wish to participate in feeding or closer interaction programs.
Do not rush through the exhibits; the educational signage and interactive displays are located throughout the entire circuit.
Refrain from using flash photography near sensitive exhibits and do not tap on the aquarium glass.