The adjustment of the entrance tariff for Ragunan Zoo (TMR) to\nRp10,000 has been agreed upon by the Jakarta DPRD and the Ragunan\nmanagement. Hardiyanto Kenneth, a member of Commission C of the Jakarta\nDPRD, believes that this tariff adjustment presents an opportunity to\nimprove management quality, services, and animal welfare at Ragunan.<\/p>\n
Kenneth stated that the additional revenue from the entrance fee\ncould be directed towards various priority needs within Ragunan Zoo.\nAccording to him, improving the quality of enclosure security,\nsanitation, cleanliness, and animal care deserves significant\nattention.<\/p>\n
\u201cA short while ago, a child fell into the elephant enclosure area.\nThis is one of our notes, and we hope that safety standards can be\nincreased alongside the tariff adjustment,\u201d Kenneth expressed.<\/p>\n
In addition to improving service quality, Kenneth believes the tariff\nadjustment could help Ragunan reduce its dependence on the Jakarta\nRegional Budget (APBD). Currently, approximately 70 per cent of\nRagunan\u2019s operational costs are still covered by the APBD.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur hope with this tariff increase is that Ragunan Zoo can become\nfinancially independent. Efficiency in the APBD budget can later be used\nfor other programmes that are in greater need,\u201d said the alumnus of the\nPPRA Lemhannas RI Class LXII.<\/p>\n
Kenneth also hopes that the increased revenue can support animal\nbreeding programmes as well as the welfare of employees and technical\nfield officers.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe condition of the animals must remain prime. Even for large\nanimals, such as the male gorilla who currently does not have a mate, we\nare pushing for an animal exchange scheme between zoos so that he can\nobtain a female gorilla to breed properly. The welfare of employees and\ntechnical officers in the field must also be addressed. All of this\nrequires significant funding,\u201d the PDI Perjuangan politician added.<\/p>\n
The need for animal medical personnel is also a concern for Kenneth.\nHe noted that the number of animals in Ragunan Zoo has reached over\n2,200, while the number of available veterinarians is only eight.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are more than 2,200 animals in Ragunan Zoo, but there are only\n8 veterinarians; this is very disproportionate. If the adjustment of the\nentrance ticket can increase income, then increasing the number of\nveterinarians must be a mandatory priority,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Head of Ragunan Zoo, Dr Endah Rumiyanti, welcomed the\ntariff adjustment. Endah stated that Ragunan\u2019s operational budget needs\nreach approximately Rp160 billion per year, whereas independent revenue\ncollected is only about Rp30 billion per year.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur total annual operational budget requirement reaches around Rp160\nbillion, but the independent revenue we are able to collect is only\nabout Rp30 billion per year. This means the subsidy level from the local\ngovernment is still around 70 per cent,\u201d Endah revealed.<\/p>\n
Endah said that the tariff adjustment will be directed towards\nsupporting the improvement of supporting facilities, maintenance of\nanimal enclosures, and the arrangement of the area in accordance with\nthe Ragunan development masterplan.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf this tariff adjustment is implemented, our main focus is the\nimprovement of supporting facilities, the repair and maintenance of\nanimal enclosures, as well as the arrangement of the zonal system based\non the prepared masterplan. The ultimate goal is to provide a green open\nspace and an international-standard zoo that is safe, comfortable, and\neducational,\u201d said Endation.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/legislator-ragunan-tariff-adjustment-must-be-followed-by-quality-improvements-1788540915", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }