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Bali Safari Park: Tickets, Night Safari and How to Plan Your Day
A tram safari, big cats behind glass and a night ride, 30–45 minutes from Sanur.
By The Bali Guideline Editorial TeamUpdated 11 November 2026
Overview
Bali Safari Park, before you go.
Bali Safari Park, now officially Taman Safari Bali, is a wildlife park on the Gianyar coast, about 30 to 45 minutes north of Sanur. A tram carries you past lions, rhinos and zebras, and the day ticket for overseas adults costs IDR 750,000. It is worth a full day for families with children aged about 4 to 12.
Bali Safari Park opened in November 2007 and belongs to the Taman Safari Indonesia Group, which runs safari parks in West Java and East Java. It now trades under the group’s brand, Taman Safari Bali, but most visitors and taxi drivers still call it Bali Safari or the Bali Safari and Marine Park. The park says it keeps more than 1,000 animals from over 100 species, including Komodo dragons, orangutans, Sumatran tigers, Sumatran elephants and Bali starlings. Since late 2024 a second attraction on the same grounds, Marine Safari Bali, has shown dolphins and sea lions on separate tickets.
The heart of a visit is the Safari Journey, a 30-minute ride in an air-conditioned tram with a guide through large open enclosures. After that you walk between keeper talks, feeding stations and the Bali Agung theater show, a staged version of Balinese myth that runs at 3 PM from Tuesday to Sunday. After dark, the Night Safari uses a caged tram so you can hand-feed animals at close range, then serves a barbecue dinner with a fire dance.
It is not cheap for overseas visitors. The standard Jungle Hopper ticket costs IDR 750,000 for adults and IDR 620,000 for children aged 3 to 12, while Indonesian ID and KITAS holders pay IDR 250,000. Most animal feeding costs extra, and lunch is only included in pricier packages. Families who arrive at 9 AM and plan around the show times get the most out of the ticket.
Animal welfare deserves a straight answer. The park gained accreditation from SEAZA, the Southeast Asian zoo association, in November 2019. Indonesia’s forestry ministry ended elephant riding at all conservation parks with a circular dated 18 December 2025, and in January 2026 Bali’s conservation agency, BKSDA, warned it would revoke the permits of parks that kept offering rides. The park’s current schedule lists elephant care, feeding and talks, not rides. In September 2024 a 27-year-old mahout was killed by an elephant he was working with. The group called it a workplace accident.
Is it worth it? For young families, yes: the tram suits small children, the big cats are close, and the shows break up a hot day. Couples without children, or anyone uneasy about animal shows, will get more from a day at the beach or the rice terraces.
- Opening hours
- Daily 9 AM–5:30 PM; Night Safari 6–9 PM (checked Nov 2026)
- Ticket
- Overseas adults IDR 750,000, children 3–12 IDR 620,000 (checked Nov 2026)
- Time needed
- 5–7 hours for a day visit; 3 hours for the Night Safari
- Best time
- Arrive at 9 AM, Tuesday to Sunday for the Bali Agung show
- Dress code
- Light clothes, hat, sunscreen; swimwear for the Water Play Zone
- Location
- Gianyar coast road, 20 km north of Sanur (30–45 min)
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Jl. Bypass Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra Km 19.8, Gianyar, Bali 80551, Indonesia
Open in Google MapsWhat to See
What to see at Bali Safari Park.
- 01
The Safari Journey tram
Trams leave Toraja Terminal every day from 9 AM, with the last at 5:15 PM, for a 30-minute loop with a guide on board. Through wide panoramic windows you pass big cats, zebras, antelopes, rhinos and hippos in large open enclosures. Ride first thing, while it is cool, then plan the rest of the day around the show times.
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Keeper talks and the Bali Agung show
Short presentations run twice a day: an animal session on the Hanuman Stage at 10:15 AM and 4 PM, tigers at the Harimau Amphitheatre at 11 AM and 2:15 PM, and Sumatran elephants at Kampung Gajah at 11:35 AM and 4:30 PM. Bali Agung, an hour-long stage show of Balinese myths and legends, starts at 3 PM from Tuesday to Sunday.
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Feeding and animal encounters
Most feeding costs extra. Elephant feeding runs from 10 AM to 4 PM at Kampung Gajah. Giraffes, meerkats and pygmy hippos are fed at Nkuchiro from 11 AM to 3 PM, and Feed the Predator runs from 2 to 3:30 PM. Free encounters include birds at Banyan Court and iguanas and snakes from 1 to 3 PM. Follow the keepers’ rules on where to put your hands.
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Lunch beside the lions
The park’s lion-view restaurant has a full-length glass wall onto the lion enclosure, so you eat with the lions on the other side of the glass. It is included in the overseas Safari Lion ticket, IDR 1,100,000 per adult, and in the Sealion bundle with Marine Safari Bali. A cheaper Dragon ticket, IDR 900,000, includes lunch at another restaurant in the park instead (checked Nov 2026).
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The Night Safari
From 6 PM a walking safari, open until 7:15 PM, leads to a caged tram that drives through the enclosures in the dark. Animals come up to the bars for food, so expect tigers and lions at close range. Dinner and the Rhythm of African Fire Dance show follow. Overseas adults pay IDR 1,200,000 and children IDR 980,000. The ticket counter closes at 8 PM.
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Fun Zone and Water Play Zone
Children who have had enough of animals can switch to the Fun Zone, with a spinning coaster and a flume ride, and the Water Play Zone with slides and a water playground, both open from 11 AM to 5 PM. They are not part of the Jungle Hopper ticket, so check which package covers them before you go, and bring swimwear and a towel.
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Marine Safari Bali
On the same site, Marine Safari Bali has dolphin, sea lion and Pachamaya shows and an area called Jungle Odyssey, sold on separate tickets. Overseas visitors who want both parks on one day can buy the Sealion bundle: IDR 1,350,000 for adults and IDR 1,080,000 for children, with a tram ride, the talks and lunch beside the lions (checked Nov 2026).
Seasons
Best time to visit Bali Safari Park.
Arrive when the gates open at 9 AM. The first trams are the coolest, and you can catch the 11:35 AM elephant talk before lunch. Go from Tuesday to Sunday if you want the 3 PM Bali Agung show. It does not run on Mondays, when the local ticket is cheaper.
The park is open all year. In the dry season, roughly April to October, mornings are hot and bright. From November to March, afternoon downpours are common, and the park says activities may be changed or canceled in bad weather or depending on the animals’ condition. The tram is covered, but bring rain jackets for the walks between areas.
Crowds follow Indonesian school holidays, including late June to mid-July and the Christmas and New Year break, when local families fill the park. Weekdays outside those weeks are calmer. Nyepi, next on 8 March 2027, shuts the whole island, the park included.
Coming between November and March? Read our Bali rainy season guide →
Getting There
How to get to Bali Safari Park.
| From | Time | How |
|---|---|---|
| Sanur | 30–45 min | About 20 km by car north along the coast bypass. The park runs a small shuttle from Sanur by reservation. |
| Ubud | 35–50 min | About 19 km by car south and east through Gianyar to the coast road. |
| Bali airport (DPS) | 50–75 min | About 36 km by car via the bypass past Sanur. Afternoon traffic near Denpasar adds time. |
| Seminyak, Canggu or Kuta | 60–90 min | About 33–36 km by car through Denpasar and up the coast bypass. Kuta and Legian have shuttle pickup points. |
| Nusa Dua | 50–75 min | About 40 km by car on the toll road over the bay, then north past Sanur. |
| Uluwatu or Jimbaran | 75–100 min | About 45–53 km by car. Leave by 7:30 AM to arrive at opening time. |
Getting around Bali Safari Park
Most visitors come by private driver, and the park has its own parking lot on the coast road. The park also runs a shuttle with up to 12 seats from a few hotel pickup points in Kuta, Legian and Sanur, leaving between 8:30 and 10:15 AM and returning at 4:30 to 5:15 PM. For the Night Safari it picks up in Kuta and Seminyak at 4 PM. Reserve on WhatsApp (+62 811 3811 0400). Seats left an hour before departure cost IDR 100,000 a person (checked Nov 2026).
Inside, the tram covers the safari loop, and you walk everything else on paved paths between the terminal, stages, feeding areas and restaurants. The site is large and hot, so plan your route around the show times rather than criss-crossing it. Ride-hailing apps can drop you off, since the park sits on a main road. After the Night Safari, which ends at 9 PM, ask your driver to wait or book the return in advance.
Tickets & Tours
Bali Safari Park tours on Klook.
You can visit on your own with the details above. If you would rather have the driver, guide or entry sorted, these Klook tours include Bali Safari Park. Prices, pick-up areas and what is included vary, so check the listing before you book.
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Know Before You Go
Bali Safari Park tips that save time and trouble.
- 01Buy on the official site and check what your package includes before you pay. Feeding is extra on every ticket.
- 02Children aged 3 to 12 pay the child price, toddlers under 3 go free, and anyone 13 or older needs an adult ticket.
- 03Indonesian ID card and KITAS holders pay local prices. Bring the card to redeem the ticket.
- 04Ride the tram first, then build the day around the talks and the 3 PM Bali Agung show.
- 05Bring a hat, sunscreen, water and insect repellent, since most of the walking is in the open.
- 06Pack swimwear and a towel if your package includes the Water Play Zone.
- 07Set a feeding budget before you arrive and choose the one or two sessions your children want most.
- 08Elephant rides are banned at Indonesia’s conservation parks. Do not book any tour that still promises one.
- 09For the Night Safari, arrive by 6:30 PM so you have time for the walking safari before it closes at 7:15 PM.
FAQ
Bali Safari Park questions, answered.
How much is the Bali Safari Park ticket?
The overseas Jungle Hopper ticket costs IDR 750,000 for adults and IDR 620,000 for children aged 3 to 12. Under-3s go free (checked Nov 2026). It covers the tram safari, three keeper talks and the Bali Agung show from Tuesday to Sunday. Packages with lunch cost IDR 900,000 to 1,100,000. Indonesian ID and KITAS holders pay IDR 250,000, or IDR 200,000 on Mondays.
What are Bali Safari Park’s opening hours?
The day park is open daily from 9 AM to 5:30 PM, and the last Safari Journey tram leaves at 5:15 PM. The Night Safari runs from 6 PM to 9 PM, with the walking safari closing at 7:15 PM and the ticket counter at 8 PM (checked Nov 2026). The Bali Agung show is at 3 PM, Tuesday to Sunday.
Is Bali Safari Park worth it?
For families with young children, yes, if you make a full day of it. The air-conditioned tram, the big cats behind glass and the shows suit children aged about 4 to 12. At IDR 750,000 per overseas adult, plus extras for feeding, it is expensive, and couples or visitors uneasy about animal shows may prefer other days out.
Can you still ride elephants at Bali Safari Park?
No. Indonesia’s forestry ministry banned elephant riding at conservation parks with a circular dated 18 December 2025, and Bali’s conservation agency warned in January 2026 that it would revoke the permits of parks that did not comply. The park’s current schedule offers elephant care sessions, feeding and educational talks with its Sumatran elephants instead.
Is the Bali Safari Night Safari worth it?
It is the most memorable part for many families, because the caged tram lets animals come right up to you in the dark. It costs IDR 1,200,000 per overseas adult and IDR 980,000 per child, with dinner and a fire dance (checked Nov 2026). It ends at 9 PM, so young children will be tired, and you need a driver for the ride back.
How long do you need at Bali Safari Park?
Plan five to seven hours for a day visit: the 30-minute tram, two or three keeper talks, lunch, the hour-long Bali Agung show and some feeding. With the Water Play Zone or Marine Safari Bali, it fills the whole day from 9 AM to 5:30 PM. The Night Safari takes about three hours on its own.
Is there a shuttle to Bali Safari Park?
Yes, a small one by reservation. The park’s shuttle picks up at a few hotels in Kuta, Legian and Sanur in the morning, and in Kuta and Seminyak for the Night Safari, with up to 12 seats. The park has offered free seats with some packages bought on its official site. Otherwise, seats still free an hour before departure cost IDR 100,000 a person.
Is Bali Safari Park the same as Taman Safari Bali?
Yes. The park opened in 2007 as Bali Safari and Marine Park and now uses its owner’s brand, Taman Safari Bali. Marine Safari Bali, with dolphin and sea lion shows, opened on the same grounds in late 2024 and has its own tickets, or a combined Sealion bundle.
Bali Safari Park or Bali Zoo: which is better?
Bali Safari Park is bigger, with a tram through large enclosures, a Night Safari and a theater show, and suits a full day. Bali Zoo, about 15 km west in Singapadu near Ubud, is a smaller walk-around zoo that suits a half day and younger children. Pick the Safari Park if the tram ride and big cats are the priority.
Is Bali Safari Park ethical?
It is accredited for animal welfare by SEAZA, the Southeast Asian zoo association, since November 2019, and its group says it follows the WAZA Five Domains welfare model. It also runs a conservation and release program for Bali starlings. On the other side, it still stages animal presentations and paid feeding, and a mahout was killed by an elephant in September 2024.
Nearby
Where to go after Bali Safari Park.
Places close by that fit into the same trip, with realistic travel times.
5–10 min by car (2 km)
Pantai Lebih
A black-sand fishing beach east of the park, lined with grilled-seafood warungs at lunchtime.
10 min by car (4 km)
Pura Masceti
A large sea temple on the black-sand coast just southwest of the park.
15–25 min by car (11 km)
Kerta Gosa
Klungkung’s old royal court with painted ceilings of heaven and hell.
Visitor guide20–30 min by car (16 km)
Goa Lawah Temple
A sea temple built around a bat cave on the coast road east.
Visitor guide25–35 min by car (16 km)
Tegenungan Waterfall
A wide waterfall in a river gorge, about halfway to Ubud.
Visitor guide25–35 min by car (15 km)
Bali Zoo
A smaller walk-around zoo in Singapadu if the children want more animals.
Visitor guide
More in Sanur
Plan the rest of your time in Sanur.
How we researched this
Sources and fact checks.
Prices, opening hours, show times and travel times in this Bali Safari Park guide were checked against official sites, government tourism pages and recent reporting on 11 November 2026. Where sources disagreed, we give the official figure and say so. Rankings are our editorial judgment, set out in our editorial policy.
We re-check the guide at least every three months and whenever we hear about a change. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
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