Bontomarannu Education Park Reviewed from Conservation, Social, and Environmental Aspects

Abstract

The Animal park considers have many functions where these can be categorized into conservation, social, and environmental aspects. This study was undertaken in Bontomarannu education park (BEP) is located in Sokkolia Village, Gowa regency. This study assesses the potential of BEP based on conservation, social, and environment aspect as well as determine the potency classification of BEP. The methods used are literature studies, interviews, and field observations. The results revealed that the animal conservation aspect (26,89) and the environment aspect (8,16) played a lesser potency than did the social factor (25,71). The findings indicate that BEP from all aspects had average potential category was at 60,76. All aspects still need to be improved. However, animal conservation and environmental aspects need to get priority in management because they are considered moderate and slight potential, respectively. Meanwhile, the social aspect that focuses on education, research, and recreation has good potential. Implications for management to improve in each aspect. In the conservation, is animal welfare, while in the social aspect, BEP needs to complete the information board on each existing cage, and in the environmental aspect it is necessary to add variety in vegetation to maximize comfort for both animals and visitors.