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🐘 My Visit to Gembira Loka Zoo, Yogyakarta
Last weekend, I finally got the chance to visit Gembira Loka Zoo in Yogyakarta, and I have to say, it was one of the best experiences of my year. I’ve been meaning to go for ages, but I always put it off because of work. This time, I decided to make time for something fun. We set off early in the morning so we wouldn’t get stuck in traffic, and the weather was just right — not too hot, not too cloudy.
The zoo was much bigger than I expected, and the animals looked well taken care of. I was especially excited to see the elephants — they were as big as a house! There was also a feeding session, and I couldn’t believe how close we could get. On the other hand, some enclosures were a bit crowded, and a few animals seemed under the weather. Still, the staff were more than happy to answer our questions and explain how they take care of each species.
By the end of the day, I was worn out, but it was totally worth it. We ended up staying much longer than planned — we didn’t even realize how time flew by. I’d highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Yogyakarta. It’s not just fun — it’s also a great way to learn about wildlife and support animal conservation.
Daftar
1. one of the best experiences
• Watching the sunrise from the mountain was one of the best experiences of my life.
• Graduating from university was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had.
• Traveling to Bali with my family was one of the best experiences last year.
2. put it off
• I keep putting it off every time I plan to clean my room.
• Don’t put it off until tomorrow — do it now!
• She finally stopped putting it off and applied for the job.
3. make time for
• I always try to make time for my family, no matter how busy I am.
• You should make time for hobbies, not just work.
• He makes time for reading before going to bed.
4. set off
• We set off at 6 a.m. to beat the traffic.
• They set off on a long journey across Java by motorbike.
• Don’t set off without checking your map first.
5. just right
• The temperature in the room was just right — not too cold, not too hot.
• This coffee is too bitter — it’s not just right yet.
• After adjusting the blanket, the bed felt just right.
6. well taken care of
• The animals at this sanctuary are clearly well taken care of.
• My plants aren’t well taken care of when I go on vacation.
• Even the oldest animals are well taken care of in this zoo.
7. as big as a house
• That dog is as big as a house — I was so surprised!
• His backpack looked as big as a house when he walked in.
• I’ve never seen a pumpkin as big as a house before.
8. On the other hand
• The movie was too long, but on the other hand, the acting was amazing.
• He’s very talented, but on the other hand, he lacks motivation.
• This phone is cheap, but on the other hand, the battery dies quickly.
9. under the weather
• I can’t come today — I’ve been under the weather since yesterday.
• She stayed home because she was feeling under the weather.
• Don’t go out if you’re under the weather.
10. more than happy
• I’m more than happy to help you with your homework.
• The teacher was more than happy to explain the lesson again.
• We’re more than happy to welcome you to our team.
11. take care of
• Nurses take care of patients with great attention.
• Who will take care of the dog while you’re away?
• Parents take care of their children with love and patience.
12. worn out • After hiking all day, I was completely worn out. • She looked worn out after working double shifts for two days. • Don’t push yourself too hard — you’ll get worn out.
13. ended up staying
• We only planned to stay for an hour, but we ended up staying all afternoon.
• I went to the library to borrow a book, but I ended up staying to study.
• They came for coffee and ended up staying for dinner.
14. realize how time flew
• At the party, I suddenly realized how time flew by.
• Looking at old photos, I realized how time flew since graduation.
• When the movie ended, I realized how time flew without noticing.
15. highly recommend
• I highly recommend this book to all readers.
• The doctor highly recommends more exercise and less sugar.
• We highly recommend visiting this waterfall during the dry season.
16. learn about wildlife
• Children love to learn about wildlife during school trips to the zoo.
• This documentary helps us learn about wildlife in Africa.
• We went on a safari to learn about wildlife in its natural habitat.
• Watching the sunrise from the mountain was one of the best experiences of my life.
• Graduating from university was one of the best experiences I’ve ever had.
• Traveling to Bali with my family was one of the best experiences last year.
2. put it off
• I keep putting it off every time I plan to clean my room.
• Don’t put it off until tomorrow — do it now!
• She finally stopped putting it off and applied for the job.
3. make time for
• I always try to make time for my family, no matter how busy I am.
• You should make time for hobbies, not just work.
• He makes time for reading before going to bed.
4. set off
• We set off at 6 a.m. to beat the traffic.
• They set off on a long journey across Java by motorbike.
• Don’t set off without checking your map first.
5. just right
• The temperature in the room was just right — not too cold, not too hot.
• This coffee is too bitter — it’s not just right yet.
• After adjusting the blanket, the bed felt just right.
6. well taken care of
• The animals at this sanctuary are clearly well taken care of.
• My plants aren’t well taken care of when I go on vacation.
• Even the oldest animals are well taken care of in this zoo.
7. as big as a house
• That dog is as big as a house — I was so surprised!
• His backpack looked as big as a house when he walked in.
• I’ve never seen a pumpkin as big as a house before.
8. On the other hand
• The movie was too long, but on the other hand, the acting was amazing.
• He’s very talented, but on the other hand, he lacks motivation.
• This phone is cheap, but on the other hand, the battery dies quickly.
9. under the weather
• I can’t come today — I’ve been under the weather since yesterday.
• She stayed home because she was feeling under the weather.
• Don’t go out if you’re under the weather.
10. more than happy
• I’m more than happy to help you with your homework.
• The teacher was more than happy to explain the lesson again.
• We’re more than happy to welcome you to our team.
11. take care of
• Nurses take care of patients with great attention.
• Who will take care of the dog while you’re away?
• Parents take care of their children with love and patience.
12. worn out • After hiking all day, I was completely worn out. • She looked worn out after working double shifts for two days. • Don’t push yourself too hard — you’ll get worn out.
13. ended up staying
• We only planned to stay for an hour, but we ended up staying all afternoon.
• I went to the library to borrow a book, but I ended up staying to study.
• They came for coffee and ended up staying for dinner.
14. realize how time flew
• At the party, I suddenly realized how time flew by.
• Looking at old photos, I realized how time flew since graduation.
• When the movie ended, I realized how time flew without noticing.
15. highly recommend
• I highly recommend this book to all readers.
• The doctor highly recommends more exercise and less sugar.
• We highly recommend visiting this waterfall during the dry season.
16. learn about wildlife
• Children love to learn about wildlife during school trips to the zoo.
• This documentary helps us learn about wildlife in Africa.
• We went on a safari to learn about wildlife in its natural habitat.
Akhir pekan lalu, aku akhirnya punya kesempatan mengunjungi Gembira Loka Zoo di Yogyakarta, dan harus kukatakan, ini adalah salah satu pengalaman terbaik tahun ini. Sudah lama aku ingin pergi, tapi selalu saja menundanya karena pekerjaan. Kali ini, aku memutuskan untuk meluangkan waktu untuk hal yang menyenangkan. Kami berangkat pagi-pagi sekali agar tidak terjebak macet, dan cuacanya pas sekali — tidak terlalu panas, juga tidak terlalu mendung.
Kebun binatang ini jauh lebih besar dari yang kuduga, dan hewan-hewannya terlihat dirawat dengan sangat baik. Aku sangat bersemangat melihat gajah-gajahnya — ukurannya sebesar rumah! Ada juga sesi memberi makan, dan aku tidak percaya betapa dekatnya kami bisa mendekat. Di sisi lain, beberapa kandang terasa agak penuh, dan beberapa hewan tampak kurang sehat. Meski begitu, para petugas sangat ramah dan dengan senang hati menjawab pertanyaan kami serta menjelaskan bagaimana mereka merawat setiap spesies.
Di akhir hari, aku benar-benar kelelahan, tapi semua itu sangat sepadan. Kami akhirnya tinggal jauh lebih lama dari rencana — kami bahkan tidak menyadari betapa cepatnya waktu berlalu. Aku sangat merekomendasikan tempat ini untuk siapa pun yang berkunjung ke Yogyakarta. Ini bukan hanya menyenangkan, tapi juga cara yang bagus untuk belajar tentang satwa liar dan mendukung konservasi hewan.
1. salah satu pengalaman terbaik
• Menyaksikan matahari terbit dari gunung adalah salah satu pengalaman terbaik dalam hidupku.
• Lulus dari universitas adalah salah satu pengalaman terbaik yang pernah kualami.
• Bepergian ke Bali bersama keluarga adalah salah satu pengalaman terbaik tahun lalu.
2. menundanya
• Aku terus menundanya setiap kali berencana membersihkan kamarku.
• Jangan menundanya sampai besok — lakukan sekarang!
• Dia akhirnya berhenti menundanya dan melamar pekerjaan itu.
3. meluangkan waktu untuk
• Aku selalu berusaha meluangkan waktu untuk keluargaku, tidak peduli seberapa sibuk aku.
• Kamu harus meluangkan waktu untuk hobi, bukan hanya bekerja.
• Dia meluangkan waktu untuk membaca sebelum tidur.
4. berangkat
• Kami berangkat pukul 6 pagi untuk menghindari kemacetan.
• Mereka berangkat untuk perjalanan panjang keliling Jawa dengan motor.
• Jangan berangkat tanpa memeriksa peta terlebih dahulu.
5. pas sekali
• Suhu di ruangan itu pas sekali — tidak terlalu dingin, tidak terlalu panas.
• Kopi ini terlalu pahit — rasanya belum pas sekali.
• Setelah menyesuaikan selimut, tempat tidurnya terasa pas sekali.
6. dirawat dengan baik
• Hewan-hewan di tempat perlindungan ini jelas dirawat dengan baik.
• Tanamanku tidak terawat saat aku pergi liburan.
• Bahkan hewan yang paling tua pun dirawat dengan baik di kebun binatang ini.
7. sebesar rumah
• Anjing itu sebesar rumah — aku sangat terkejut!
• Ranselnya terlihat sebesar rumah saat dia masuk.
• Aku belum pernah melihat labu sebesar rumah sebelumnya.
8. di sisi lain
• Filmnya terlalu panjang, tapi di sisi lain, aktingnya luar biasa.
• Dia sangat berbakat, tapi di sisi lain, dia kurang motivasi.
• Ponsel ini murah, tapi di sisi lain, baterainya cepat habis.
9. tidak enak badan
• Aku tidak bisa datang hari ini — aku tidak enak badan sejak kemarin.
• Dia tinggal di rumah karena merasa tidak enak badan.
• Jangan keluar jika kamu tidak enak badan.
10. sangat senang
• Aku sangat senang membantumu mengerjakan PR.
• Gurunya sangat senang menjelaskan pelajaran itu lagi.
• Kami sangat senang menyambutmu bergabung dengan tim kami.
11. merawat
• Perawat merawat pasien dengan penuh perhatian.
• Siapa yang akan merawat anjing saat kamu pergi?
• Orang tua merawat anak-anak mereka dengan kasih sayang dan kesabaran.
12. kelelahan • Setelah seharian mendaki, aku benar-benar kelelahan.
• Dia terlihat kelelahan setelah bekerja dua shift selama dua hari.
• Jangan memaksakan diri — kamu akan kelelahan.
13. akhirnya tinggal
• Kami hanya berencana tinggal satu jam, tapi akhirnya tinggal sepanjang sore.
• Aku pergi ke perpustakaan untuk meminjam buku, tapi akhirnya tinggal untuk belajar.
• Mereka datang untuk minum kopi, tapi akhirnya tinggal untuk makan malam.
14. menyadari betapa cepatnya waktu berlalu
• Di pesta itu, aku tiba-tiba menyadari betapa cepatnya waktu berlalu.
• Melihat foto lama, aku menyadari betapa cepatnya waktu berlalu sejak lulus.
• Saat film berakhir, aku menyadari waktu berlalu tanpa kusadari.
15. sangat merekomendasikan
• Aku sangat merekomendasikan buku ini untuk semua pembaca.
• Dokter sangat merekomendasikan lebih banyak olahraga dan kurangi gula.
• Kami sangat merekomendasikan mengunjungi air terjun ini saat musim kemarau.
16. belajar tentang satwa liar
• Anak-anak suka belajar tentang satwa liar saat kunjungan sekolah ke kebun binatang. • Dokumenter ini membantu kita belajar tentang satwa liar di Afrika.
• Kami pergi safari untuk belajar tentang satwa liar di habitat aslinya.
• Dia tinggal di rumah karena merasa tidak enak badan.
• Jangan keluar jika kamu tidak enak badan.
10. sangat senang
• Aku sangat senang membantumu mengerjakan PR.
• Gurunya sangat senang menjelaskan pelajaran itu lagi.
• Kami sangat senang menyambutmu bergabung dengan tim kami.
11. merawat
• Perawat merawat pasien dengan penuh perhatian.
• Siapa yang akan merawat anjing saat kamu pergi?
• Orang tua merawat anak-anak mereka dengan kasih sayang dan kesabaran.
12. kelelahan • Setelah seharian mendaki, aku benar-benar kelelahan.
• Dia terlihat kelelahan setelah bekerja dua shift selama dua hari.
• Jangan memaksakan diri — kamu akan kelelahan.
13. akhirnya tinggal
• Kami hanya berencana tinggal satu jam, tapi akhirnya tinggal sepanjang sore.
• Aku pergi ke perpustakaan untuk meminjam buku, tapi akhirnya tinggal untuk belajar.
• Mereka datang untuk minum kopi, tapi akhirnya tinggal untuk makan malam.
14. menyadari betapa cepatnya waktu berlalu
• Di pesta itu, aku tiba-tiba menyadari betapa cepatnya waktu berlalu.
• Melihat foto lama, aku menyadari betapa cepatnya waktu berlalu sejak lulus.
• Saat film berakhir, aku menyadari waktu berlalu tanpa kusadari.
15. sangat merekomendasikan
• Aku sangat merekomendasikan buku ini untuk semua pembaca.
• Dokter sangat merekomendasikan lebih banyak olahraga dan kurangi gula.
• Kami sangat merekomendasikan mengunjungi air terjun ini saat musim kemarau.
16. belajar tentang satwa liar
• Anak-anak suka belajar tentang satwa liar saat kunjungan sekolah ke kebun binatang. • Dokumenter ini membantu kita belajar tentang satwa liar di Afrika.
• Kami pergi safari untuk belajar tentang satwa liar di habitat aslinya.