Ragunan Zoo Welcomes 394,000 Visitors During Christmas and New Year Holidays
Ragunan Wildlife Park, Jakarta’s beloved zoo, experienced a surge in visitors during the Christmas and New Year holidays. Public Relations Manager Wahyudi Bambang reported a remarkable 394,000 visitors flocked to the park, with projections reaching 500,000 by the end of the week.
“The average daily visitor count reached 43,000 people,” Wahyudi shared with Tempo on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025, proved to be the busiest day, attracting a staggering 120,585 visitors. Of these, 115,879 purchased tickets directly, while 4,706 opted for online tickets. Transportation varied, with 83 visitors arriving by bicycle, 13,344 on motorcycles, 5,621 in cars, and 42 by bus.
Anticipating the influx of visitors, Ragunan Zoo management implemented several measures. These included expanding parking facilities to accommodate 5,700 vehicles, effectively doubling capacity. A dedicated workforce of 128 officials, 569 Individual Other Service Providers (PJLP) personnel, and 150 support staff ensured smooth operations throughout the holiday period.
Jakarta’s Provincial Government, committed to ensuring a safe and enjoyable holiday season, deployed 1,500 Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) officers to monitor crowded areas. Additionally, 2,700 personnel from the Jakarta Transportation Agency participated in security operations. Medical personnel and ambulances were strategically positioned throughout the city to provide immediate assistance.
“We anticipate a smooth, peaceful, and incident-free Christmas 2024 and New Year’s celebrations in Jakarta,” stated Acting Jakarta Governor Teguh Setyabudi in a written statement released on Friday, December 20, 2024.
According to a Ministry of Transportation survey, approximately 110.67 million individuals were expected to travel during the Christmas and New Year period, representing a 2.83 percent increase compared to the previous year. These figures underscored the importance of Jakarta’s comprehensive traffic and security preparations.
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