Bali Safari and Marine Park is a popular tourist attraction in Gianyar, Bali, Indonesia. It is known for its wide variety of wildlife, scenic beauty, and engaging activities for visitors of all ages.
The park has over 60 animal species, including tigers, lions, elephants, zebras, and giraffes. You can interact with the animals through elephant rides, tiger encounters, and animal shows.
The park is spread across 40 hectares of lush green jungle, making it a perfect place to escape the bustling city and enjoy nature. There are a variety of habitats, including a savannah, a jungle, and a Himalayan-style village.
What I like most about the park is that it’s a place to admire and learn about animals. The park’s dedicated education center provides information on the different species, their habitats, and the conservation efforts undertaken to protect them.
Initially, our travel itinerary didn’t include this park. For one, we have visited so many zoos and safaris in the past, and second, it seemed like Piglet was old enough to be introduced to a bit of culture. I looked forward to teaching him a little appreciation of the local art and architecture.
Unfortunately, that wasn’t the case. He disliked the temples, threw tantrums when asked to wear a sarong, was uninterested in the Balinese dance, and was just so overall bad-tempered that I desperately googled for something that would be more his style. Enter the Bali Safari and Marine Park.
At first, I was put off by the prices – this place is not cheap, but I got some slightly cheaper tickets on Klook – which, btw is a fantastic resource for trip planning and cheaper tickets.
The next day, we went there and had a very good time. Here are some photos.
It was a very hot, sapping day. But despite the heat, we didn’t feel the strain at all. The zoo is very well organized, the animals appear well-treated, and they have plenty of space to roam around.
Overall, it was a world-class experience, and I no longer complained about the money spent on our tickets. It was one of the best days we spent in Bali.
Looks like an interesting post
My parents visited this safari a few years back and since then its been on my bucket list. I love this place and hoping to visit it soon.
I would LOVE to visit Bali! What a cool safari park!
This is a new side to Bali. I’d love to visit. Every time I see photos it looks so grand.
My boys would absolutely love this park! We love the San Diego Zoo and love Bali, so we might have to visit one day. It looks like so much fun!
I have always wanted to visit Bali and this just adds to my reasons why. Hopefully I will get to travel there soon.
THis sounds like it would be an amazing place to check out. What an awesome experience!
It must have been a great experience to go see all of those animals. I love that they have an education centre there and that they show how they help protect animals.
This spot looks amazing, I could spend all day here watching the animals and snapping photos.
Aaawwww…see that beauty of a cockatoo! Marine parks and zoos are some of my best places to be. They look so nice from there in Bali. Thanks for sharing about this place.
Such a world class experience. I want to experience the same and visit Bali!
I miss seeing animals face to face. It’s always such a fun way to spend the day. Wish I could visit bali soon and have the same experience as you.
Bali looks like the perfect place for a spiritual awakening, and I look forward to one day visiting. I would love to visit the Marine Park!
I’ve had trips like this, that we had one thing planned but changed plans after assessing the kids temperaments. Sounds like you still found a great option for the family.
Yes, this turned out to be unexpectedly excellent. We were kicking ourselves that we hadn’t opted to stay in the hotel within the safari. You literally get to see giraffes and lions right from your room!
As someone who had visited Bali in 2013, reading your experience at Bali Safari & Marine Park brought back amazing memories! Your vivid descriptions and stunning photos make me want to plan another trip soon!
I definitely want to make another visit too. It’s a great place. I loved the vibe!
Would be awesome to visit this park in Bali! I’m not sure I could do an elephant ride – but would certainly try. Looks like a stunning place.
I used to love going to the zoo as a kid; so your blog brought back so many memories! Thanks for sharing about this park though! Maybe I’ll get to go myself someday!
I’ve always wanted to visit a safari but I’ve never had the opportunity. Zoos are alright but you don’t really get to see the animals in their natural (ish) habitat as you do in a safari.
That’s true. However, I have to say that it’s a somewhat controlled “safari” experience. Large enclosures, but still an enclosure, at the end of the day.
Looks like an interesting place to visit, along the lines of our Safari Park and the San Diego Zoo!
Looks like an interesting place to visit, along the lines of our Safari Park and the San Diego Zoo!
Yes! It is a very similar experience to the zoos and parks in the US