Surabaya Zoo as an Interdisciplinary Case Study: The Integration of Tourism, Conservation, and Public Policy

KEBUN BINATANG SURABAYA SEBAGAI STUDI KASUS INTERDISIPLINER: INTEGRASI PARIWISATA, KONSERVASI, DAN KEBIJAKAN PUBLIK

Abstract

Surabaya Zoo (KBS), as both a tourist attraction and a conservation institution, has faced governance conflicts, pressures from tourism commercialization, and animal welfare issues in recent years. This study employs a literature review method, examining scientific journals, credible news articles, official reports, and relevant institutional documents from the past five years. The findings indicate that the Surabaya Zoo is experiencing complex conflict dynamics, particularly regarding efforts to enhance tourist attractions through innovations such as night tours, issues of transparency and accountability in financial management, and conservation challenges related to animal welfare and spatial carrying capacity limitations. On the other hand, public policy plays a crucial role in driving institutional restructuring and strengthening governance to ensure that tourism and conservation functions operate in balance. Based on these findings, it can be concluded that the management of the Surabaya Zoo requires a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach to effectively achieve sustainable conservation-based tourism appeal.