ATTRACTION ANALYSIS OF MINI ZOO TOURISM JOGJA EXOTARIUM EDUCATION CENTER AS ONE OF THE EDUCATIONAL TOURISM DESTINATIONS IN SLEMAN YOGYAKARTA

Abstract

Mini Zoo Jogja Exotarium is a tourist destination located in Sleman Regency, with an educational concept that aims as a means of animal knowledge as its main tourist attraction. The purpose of this study was to analyze tourist attractions based on 3 aspects, namely: attractions (contents), amenities and accessibility of Mini Zoo Jogja Exotarium as an educational tour. The method used in this research is descriptive qualitative, to describe the data obtained on the research so that it can produce conclusions and answers to the focus of the problem. This research was conducted on Mini Zoo Jogja Exotarium respondents. The data analysis technique used is data reduction, data presentation and making conclusions. The data obtained are based on the results of interviews and observations. The interview was addressed to the managers and visitors of the Mini Zoo Jogja Exotarium. The tourist destination should have several things to attract people to come, ie unique attractive contents, good facilities and ease of access. The results of the study can be concluded that this educational tourism attractions are based on 3 A's, namely: (a) these Attractions are in the form of animal education tours, game rides, and parijoto puspowarni flower garden tours. Attractions that attract many visitors are horse riding rides; (b) the Mini Zoo Jogja Exotarium Amenity for tourists has fulfilled the part of the seven charms of tourism, namely safe, clean, friendly, and beautiful; (c) Accessibility to Mini Zoo Jogja Exotarium through village roads that are easily accessible, paved and wide road conditions make it easier for visitors to travel to their destinations.