Surabaya Zoo is the largest zoo in Southeast Asia by land area, home to more than 350 species including orangutans, Sumatran tigers, Komodo dragons, pygmy hippos, and an extensive bird collection. For visitors with children it is an impressive place, covering some 37 hectares in the south of the city.
The zoo's history and controversies make it more complex than a typical visit; for those interested in conservation and Indonesian wildlife, the animals on display represent species under genuine threat in the wild. The Komodo dragons and the Sumatran tigers are the highlights. Arrive early before the heat builds and bring water.