



Bali: Bali Zoo
Operating Hours:Monday - Sunday: 09:00 - 17:00
The Vibe:Up-close wildlife inside a tropical garden 🐘
Set among 12 hectares of tropical gardens near Ubud, this conservation-focused park houses over 500 animals and runs breeding programmes for endangered species, including Sumatran tigers, orangutans, and silvery gibbons.
Free-roaming deer greet you at the gate. Macaws perch on shoulders for photos, elephants splash in mud pits, and shaded paths wind between Sumatran tiger and African savanna enclosures.
- Home to Bali's first Breakfast with Orangutans experience
- Runs active breeding programmes for Sumatran tigers and silvery gibbons
- Reviewers consistently call elephant mud sessions and bird shows the highlight
Fit For
- 👨👩👧 Families: Petting zoo, pony rides, and a Jungle Splash water area for kids
- 💕 Couples: Quiet shaded walks and breakfast beside the orangutans
- 👵 Seniors: Shuttle bus across the grounds, plenty of rest seating
- 📸 Photographers: Free-roaming deer, parrot photo-ops, and lush jungle backdrops
Highlights
- Elephant Mud Fun — wash, feed, and play alongside Sumatran elephants
- Breakfast with Orangutans — buffet served beside the great-ape enclosure
- Savanna section — meerkats, zebras, giraffes, and lions in semi-open space
- Sumatran tiger and African lion feeding sessions with keeper commentary
- 1pm Animal Encounter — pangolins, pythons, and porcupines up close — Hidden Gem
- Jungle Splash water-play area for cooling off mid-visit
2 Booking Options
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Bali Local Expert
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10+ years of experience
Table of Contents
- Around 20 minutes by car from central Ubud, 45–60 minutes from Kuta or Seminyak
- Grab and Gojek drop-offs are easy inbound; book a return car at arrival as outbound rideshare is patchy
- One main entrance off Jl. Raya Singapadu; ticket exchange counter is left of the gate
Food & Coffee Shops
Wana Restaurant: Buffet hall with view of elephants and parrots — included in most packages
Gayo Restaurant: Casual Indonesian and Western menu, near the main entrance
Coffee kiosks: Two small outlets near the savanna and water play
Wana Restaurant: Buffet hall with view of elephants and parrots — included in most packages
Gayo Restaurant: Casual Indonesian and Western menu, near the main entrance
Coffee kiosks: Two small outlets near the savanna and water play
Insider Tips
Best Time: Arrive by 9:00 opening or after 14:00 — midday heat slows the animals
Hack: Pre-book Mud Fun online; on-site availability fills by 10:00
Hidden Gem: Catch the 1pm Animal Encounter for the only chance to handle the pangolin
Wear closed-toe shoes — the Mud Fun area is genuinely muddy underfoot
Best Time: Arrive by 9:00 opening or after 14:00 — midday heat slows the animals
Hack: Pre-book Mud Fun online; on-site availability fills by 10:00
Hidden Gem: Catch the 1pm Animal Encounter for the only chance to handle the pangolin
Wear closed-toe shoes — the Mud Fun area is genuinely muddy underfoot
Photography Tips
Personal cameras and phones welcome throughout; no drones
Soft morning light works best for the savanna and big-cat enclosures
Mud Fun has a dedicated photographer; bring a waterproof pouch for your own phone
Free-roaming deer near the entrance make the best opening shots
Personal cameras and phones welcome throughout; no drones
Soft morning light works best for the savanna and big-cat enclosures
Mud Fun has a dedicated photographer; bring a waterproof pouch for your own phone
Free-roaming deer near the entrance make the best opening shots
Things To Do Nearby
Sukawati Art Market — wood carvings and paintings at local prices, 10 minutes away
Celuk Village — Bali's silver and gold jewellery hub, 15 minutes away
Ubud Monkey Forest — sacred macaque sanctuary, around 25 minutes north
Sukawati Art Market — wood carvings and paintings at local prices, 10 minutes away
Celuk Village — Bali's silver and gold jewellery hub, 15 minutes away
Ubud Monkey Forest — sacred macaque sanctuary, around 25 minutes north













