Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Kebun Raya Bogor (Bogor Botanical Garden)

What is Bogor Botanical Garden ?

One of the oldest of its kind in Asia, this botanical garden was conceived at the order of Sir Stamford Raffles and officially opened in 1817. The enchanting garden exhibits an impressive about 17,000 plant species--including rare orchids and the giant rafflesia--from Indonesia and abroad. The entire grounds cover a vast 87 hectares and also accommodate a cemetery. A monument stands in loving memory of Raffle's wife Olivia, who died in Bogor but was buried in Batavia, Old Jakarta. A café provides vegetarian meals along with international and local fare.

where is the Bogor Botanical Garden ? is located 60km south of capital jakarta in Bogor. kebun raya is located in the presidential place.

in kebun raya bogor also has many flora and fauna species. in kebun raya bogor aslo have a deer in their garden. the gorverment let them(deers) free. we also can feed the deers.






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