Tens of Thousands Flock to Ragunan Zoo
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Kamis, 1 Januari 1970 07:00 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - There were 52,313 people flocking Ragunan Zoo up to 2 PM, Thursday (5/5). As many as 10,080 vehicles consisting 111 buses, 3,313 cars, 6,604 motorcycles and 52 bicycles entered the zoo.
Bambang Triyono, zoo’s administration head, admitted that visitors started flocking the area since 9 AM.
“8,879 people already flocking the area since 9 AM. We thought the peak of visitor number should be on Saturday and Sunday. But 42,241 people have entered the zoo up to 12.13 PM,” he said.
He predicted people visiting the zoo today could reach 70,000 people. His side will also anticipate visitors surge on Friday.
“Rain showers Jakarta today. Many people canceled their trip to go here,” he closed.
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