In many developed nations, the concept of farm tourism has long been\nan established part of the family tourism industry. School holidays\nalways present a similar challenge for many Indonesian families: parents\nwish to take their children on holiday, but simultaneously hope the trip\nprovides a more meaningful experience than just brief entertainment.\nEspecially amidst a routine where children are increasingly familiar\nwith gadgets, the opportunity to interact directly with nature and\nanimals is becoming a rare occurrence.<\/p>\n
Consequently, the emergence of the educational tourism trend in\nrecent years reflects a change in how society perceives family holidays.\nTourist attractions are no longer judged solely by the number of rides\nor the luxury of facilities, but by the extent to which the experience\ncan foster curiosity, emotional closeness, and simple learning for\nchildren. This phenomenon was evident in the Puncak area, Bogor, when\nthousands of tourists crowded Dairyland Farm Theme Park during the long\nholiday in mid-May 2026. The enthusiasm of visitors was visible from the\nfirst day of the long break, as the approximately 6.5-hectare\neducational tourism area was filled with families arriving to enjoy the\nnatural atmosphere and interact with various animals.<\/p>\n
This surge in visits indicates that the public\u2019s demand for\neducation-based family tourism spaces is increasing. The Puncak area has\nlong been known as a favourite destination for residents of the Greater\nJakarta area (Jabodetabek) seeking cool air and a calmer atmosphere\ncompared to the hustle and bustle of the big city. Interestingly, the\nappeal of such tourism is not merely about the cool climate or\naccessible location. There is a visible psychological shift in the\npatterns of Indonesian family tourism. Children are now more inclined\ntowards hands-on experiences that can be touched, seen, and physically\nfelt. When a child holds livestock directly, feeds animals, or watches\nanimal shows from up close, the experience often leaves a much stronger\nimpression than simply viewing images on a smartphone screen. Such\nsimple interactions can help children develop empathy towards living\ncreatures, learn about the environment, and build social courage from an\nearly age.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/educational-tourism-trend-during-school-holidays-1780926253", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }