PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - The Bandung City Government has appointed PT. Fauna Land Ancol as the new manager of Bandung Zoo (Bandung Zoo) through an open selection process to accelerate the revitalization of the area, strengthen conservation functions, improve animal welfare, and bring back educational and recreational spaces for the public (10/6/2026).

The appointment of a new management is an important step to ensure the sustainability of Bandung Zoo as a conservation institution, environmental education facility, and public asset with historical value for the citizens of Bandung City.

Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan expressed his appreciation to the selection committee for completing all stages professionally and accountably.

Farhan also expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia for its continued support and assistance throughout the management restructuring process.

"We express our appreciation to the Selection Committee for their professional and careful work. We also thank the Ministry of Forestry for their continued support and guidance, ensuring this process runs smoothly and maintaining conservation as a top priority," Farhan said.

The Bandung City Government places conservation functions, animal welfare, and public interest as primary considerations in the selection process.

"For the Bandung City Government, the success of Bandung Zoo's management is measured not only by the number of visitors, but also by the quality of conservation, animal welfare, education, and benefits provided to the community. Therefore, we hope the new management can establish better and more responsible management standards," he explained.

A transition period will begin soon to prepare for the reopening of the area with improved facilities and more optimal services for the community.

The new management is committed to revitalizing the area, developing facilities, and investing to support the long-term operational sustainability of Bandung Zoo.

The collaboration is also designed to provide benefits to the region through more professional asset management while supporting the strengthening of conservation functions.

"The most important thing for us is ensuring the future of Bandung Zoo. We want to see this area revived, its animals thriving, its conservation efforts strengthened, and its benefits for the people of Bandung growing."

Farhan emphasized that the Bandung City Government will oversee the transition process to ensure that all commitments related to conservation, animal welfare, public services, and the utilization of regional assets can be effectively realized.

The revitalization of Bandung Zoo is expected to provide a higher-quality educational and recreational destination, strengthen animal conservation, and provide greater benefits for Bandung residents and tourists.

(Bandung City Communications and Information Service/bhf)