New Bandung Zoo Operator Obliged to Pay Rp4.3 Billion Annually

The Bandung City Government has stated that the new manager of Bandung Zoo, PT Fauna Land Ancol, is required to pay a fixed annual contribution of Rp4.3 billion as part of the cooperation agreement (PKS) for the management of the area.

The Mayor of Bandung, Muhammad Farhan, stated that this obligation must be fulfilled immediately following the signing of the cooperation agreement.

“As soon as the PKS is signed, they must immediately pay the fixed contribution of Rp4.3 billion. Following that, they will be directly responsible for animal feed and all operational aspects,” Farhan said in Bandung on Thursday.

According to him, with the appointment of the new manager, the transition process for the management of Bandung Zoo will commence shortly.

This phase includes preparations for area revitalisation, strengthening conservation functions, improving animal welfare, and eventually reopening the zoo to the public.

Farhan noted that the Bandung City Government ensures this partnership will provide long-term benefits for the city, both in terms of conservation and the management of regional assets.

In addition to strengthening conservation functions and public services, the new manager is also committed to revitalising the area, developing facilities, and providing investment to support the future operational sustainability of Bandung Zoo.

He explained that the selection process for the manager has resulted in a cooperation scheme deemed capable of providing optimal benefits for the Bandung City Government as the asset owner, while simultaneously guaranteeing the availability of investment support to restore the quality of the area.

“The most important thing for us is the certainty regarding the future of Bandung Zoo. We want to see this area come alive again, for the animals to become more prosperous, for the conservation function to grow stronger, and for the benefits to the people of Bandung City to increase,” he said.

Farhan added that the Bandung City Government will continue to oversee the management transition process to ensure all agreed commitments—particularly regarding conservation, animal welfare, public service, and the utilisation of regional assets—are carried out in accordance with the regulations.

“We will ensure the entire transition process proceeds smoothly and that all commitments presented by the new manager can be realised tangibly,” he concluded.