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Solo Safari, an Educational Animal Tour to Visit with Kids and Family

JJS Jateng Gayeng, SURAKARTA - Solo Safari is an educational animal tourism area located on Jalan Ir Sutami Number 109 Kentingan, Jebres District, Surakarta City, Central Java. This vacation spot, previously known as Taman Satwa Taru Jurug Surakarta, stands on an area of 13.9 hectares. For those of you who plan to visit Solo Safari on your year-end vacation, here is information about Solo Safari routes, entrance ticket prices, and opening hours.

Solo Safari, an Educational Animal Tour to Visit with Kids and Family

Route to Solo Safari


Solo Safari is located on the east side of Solo City, close to the border of Karanganyar Regency separated by the Bengawan Solo River. To get to the location, visitors can take the Batik Solo Trans (BST) which serves trips in the city of Surakarta and its surroundings. If visitors come from outside the city by train, they can go to Purwosari Station and Solo Balapan Station. Next, you can take the BST and get off at the Jurug bus stop. BST operates every day starting at 04.30 WIB. The fare charged is only IDR 3,700 per passenger.

Solo Safari Entrance Ticket Price


Solo Safari entrance ticket prices are divided into four types, namely Regular Weekday, Regular Weekend, Premium Weekday, and Premium Weekend. In addition, the entrance fee is also differentiated by age category, namely adults and children. Children less than 2 years old with a height below 80 cm are free of charge. Meanwhile, children's tickets are valid for visitors aged 2-6 years with a maximum height of 120 cm.

Solo Safari, an Educational Animal Tour to Visit with Kids and Family

The facilities obtained for each purchase of a regular ticket include entrance to the Solo Safari area, animal education shows, and animal interactions. While the premium ticket facilities include entrance to the Solo Safari area, animal education shows, animal interactions, welcome drinks and souvenirs, premium access to Makunde Restaurant, and Buggy Car (from Makunde Restaurant to the exit).

Quoted from solosafari.id, here are the details of Solo Safari entrance ticket prices by type:

1. Weekday Regular Ticket
  
    Children: Rp45,000.
    Adults: Rp55,000.

2. Weekend Regular Ticket

    Children: Rp60,000.
    Adults: IDR75,000.

3. Premium Weekday Ticket

   Children: Rp65,000.
   Adults: Rp85,000. 

4. Premium Weekend Ticket

   Children: IDR80,000.
  Adults: IDR100,000. 

Solo Safari Opening Hours Solo Safari is open every day, including national holidays and other holidays. On Monday through Friday (weekday), this tourist spot in Solo operates at 08.30-16.30 WIB. While on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays (weekends) it is open from 08.00 WIB to 16.30 WIB.

Solo Safari, an Educational Animal Tour to Visit with Kids and Family

Solo Safari rides Here are some activities that can be done at Solo Safari: 

1. Petting Zoo In the Petting Zoo area, visitors can play with various types of adorable tame animals. Available animal species include rabbits, turtles, dwarf goats, and pony rides. 

2. Animal Interaction Through this activity, tourists can capture moments with the animals at Solo Safari. Visitors are also given the opportunity to feed the animals directly. There is also Makunde Restaurant where you can eat while looking at the lions directly. 

3. Animal Education Not only as entertainment, visitors can also learn about nature and environmental conservation at Solo Safari. Educational material is provided through animal shows. 

4. Animal Riding Visitors to Solo Safari can also experience the sensation of riding a horse to get around the tourist area.

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