Ex-Situ Facility



Establishing ex-situ facilities in support of herpetofauna conservation in collaboration with other stakeholders.

Ciliwung Herpetarium


Ciliwung Herpetarium was a non-profit educational facility managed by Indonesia Herpetofauna Foundation (IHF) located in Gelonggong Village, Bojong Gede, Bogor. Unfortunately we made the difficult decision to close it in July 2021, due to various reasons, such as financial factors, lack of impact, and resources.


Herpetological Conservation Breeding Laboratory (HCBL)


To support the recovery of L. cruentata, conservation breeding has been identified as a critical strategy (following 2021-2030 Action Plan). In response, the Herpetological Conservation Breeding Laboratory (HCBL) was established through a collaboration among IPB University, Indonesia Herpetofauna Foundation, Chester Zoo, and the IUCN Asian Species Action Partnership. HCBL adopts a One Plan Approach, integrating in-situ conservation (e.g., habitat monitoring and protection) with ex-situ efforts (e.g., captive breeding), to ensure the species' long-term survival. A key goal of the ex-situ component is to establish an assurance population that can act as a safeguard against extinction. However, without simultaneous in-situ conservation actions, the success of future reintroduction efforts remains uncertain.


Serpentarium Nusantara


This initiative is a collaborative effort led by IHF director Nathan Rusli and Syahfitri Anita, a venom researcher specialising in snake ecology and toxinology. Most of the initial setup—including securing the property, outfitting the facility, and acquiring equipment—has been personally funded by the two researchers. We are currently in the process of seeking additional funding and support to sustain and expand the project over the coming years.

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