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BALI’S WILD CARD With no barriers, cages or gates, Bali Safari & Marine Park offers a true taste of the wild. It’s so good that the 40ha park, about an hour’s drive from Kuta Beach, has been voted Indonesia’s leading amusement park four times since 2010. It’s where you’ll find more than 1000 animals and 140 species, including Komodo dragons, orangutan, Bali myna and Sumatran elephants. “It’s not a zoo – you’re on safari,” says Thomas Colbert, General Manager of Bali Safari & Marine Park, which is proudly owned by Taman Safari Indonesia Group, a name known for both its creative animal exhibits and its tireless efforts in nature conservation and the recreational field. Now it’s time to learn about the ways your family can go wild there! 01 SAFARI JOURNEY Capture the rhythm of Tanzania’s Lake Manyara and feel the heartbeat of the mighty lions as you take a ride through the open-zone animal exhibit. The safari journey winds through Africa, India and Indonesia. Keep a lookout for elephants, herds of antelope and unique babirusa!
02 TSAVO LION RESTAURANT Have breakfast with the lions at Bali Safari & Marine Park – glass is all that separates you from the majestic creatures at this unique Africa-themed fine-dining restaurant. This is a culinary experience not to be missed!
03 MARA RIVER SAFARI LODGE Why not stay, sleep and awaken to the lions’ roars too? Mara River Safari Lodge evokes the mystery of the African wilderness in a beautifully designed resort, with each room offering a panoramic view of the African savannah. Experience the thrill and excitement of living close to such fantastic wildlife within their own home range. 04 WATERPARK & FUNZONE Get wet and wild at the waterpark. Young ones will love running under sprinkles, sliding down the slides and taking on the amusement rides. It’s a great way to cool down after a day of searching for animals. 05 NIGHT SAFARI You’ll want to keep the kids awake for
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this one. This night-time adventure takes you into the middle of the jungle to see animals face-to-face. If you are lucky and brave enough, you may even have the chance to feed some of these nocturnal creatures. 06 HARIMAU: FROM PREDATOR TO PREY This presentation puts a spotlight on the world’s vanishing tiger population. Learn about the important role of tigers in Balinese history and mythology and also how these big cats play, hunt, climb and even swim. 07 ELEPHANT SAFARI Head to the African savannah to see Bali’s largest herd of Sumatran elephants (there are 33 in total!). Families can get close to these giants, hand feed them and watch them being bathed by their mahouts, for a truly unique and memorable experience. Bali Safari & Marine Park is open weekdays from 9am to 5pm and weekends from 8.30am to 5pm. balisafarimarinepark.com WI NTER 2019 familytravel.com.au
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