Jakarta Fauna Center in Lenteng Agung Will Soon Be Operating
Reported by Aldi Geri Lumban Tobing | Translated by
The Jakarta government is accelerating the construction of the Jakarta Fauna Center located in Lenteng Agung, South Jakarta. The current progress has reached 60 percent.
This is targeted to be completed by the end of September 2025
Jakarta Fauna Center is built on an empty land measuring 7,500 square meters owned by the Jakarta Agency of Parks and Urban Forest. Of the total area, approximately 2,000 square meters will be allocated for relocating vendors from the Temporary Location (Loksem) JS 25, JS 26, and JS 30.
Jakarta Industry, Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises Agency (PPKUKM) Head, Elisabeth Ratu Rante Allo, considers the location strategic as it is close to Lenteng Agung Station and the toll road. Additionally, there are various public transportation routes available.
Lenteng Agung Fauna Center Kiosk is More SpaciousHe explained that there are a total of 125 kios divided into three main zones: 73 bird trader kiosks, 12 fruit trader kiosks, and 40 culinary trader kiosks.
"This is targeted to be completed by the end of September 2025," she expressed, Friday (9/19).
She explained, Jakarta Fauna Center will not only function as a pet market but also serve as an education center for fauna and modern MSMEs.
This event will be designed as an educational space for visitors, especially children, to learn about animals, how to care for them properly, and the importance of animal welfare.
The facilities built include permanent kiosks, parking areas, educational spaces, and other supporting amenities that promote a hygienic, environmentally friendly, and comfortable business ecosystem.
"This not only functions as a market but also as a hygienic and family-friendly public space. Hopefully, this facility can provide maximum benefits for traders and the community because it is easily accessible," she explained.
He is optimistic that this will become a new attraction capable of bringing in more customers than in Barito. This relocation as a form of transformation, not just a mere relocation.
"With a modern, hygienic, and educational concept, Sentra Fauna Jakarta in Lenteng Agung will attract visitors from various backgrounds, not only animal lovers but also families seeking recreational and educational places," he continued.
His party will also promote and provide easier access, including collaborating with public transportation services. By so, traders not only retain their existing customers but also attract new ones.
"This is the Jakarta Government's commitment to improving the welfare of MSMEs in the animal sector as well as providing humane and educational public facilities," he closed.
