Wildlife Attractions

This combination animal attraction and luxury resort is home to 31 endangered Asian elephants that have been rescued from deforestation in their native Sumatra. The park covers 5 acres (2 ha) of eco-landscaped gardens and is surrounded by national forest in the village of Taro in Gianyar Regency, 11 miles (17.5 km) north of Ubud or 1.5 hours north of Denpasar. It’s a member of the World Zoo Association, meets international standards for animal care, and was awarded “Best Environmentally Friendly Tourist Attraction” in Indonesia in 2010. The property also includes a museum and restaurant.

A unique combination of nature preserve, wild animal park, and Hindu temple complex, the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary has much more than monkey business going on. This 31-acre (12.5 ha) park in central Ubud is home to more than 700 Balinese long-tailed monkeys, three ancient temples, and swarms of tourists hoping for that elusive monkey selfie. Located in the lush forest area at the end of Jalan Monkey Forest Road, the Padangtegal Mandala Wisata Wanara Wana Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is considered an important spiritual and educational center.

Many feathered friends await at this family-friendly park created for the ornithological enthusiasts. The Bird Park is home to 1,000 birds of 250 different species. Seven distinct regions recreate geographic habitats complete with indigenous plant life and allow close viewing of many rare species. There are birds from the Indonesian archipelago, Latin America, Africa and Australia. You can get up close and personal with more than a few birds, and there’s also a Komodo dragon exhibit. Bali Bird Park is located in Batubulan in the Gianyar Regency, about 30 minutes north of Denpasar or south of Ubud.