Nuanu is Building a Home for Bali’s Most Endangered Species

By mid 2026, visitors to Nuanu Creative City will be able to see and learn about some of Bali’s endangered flora species in Magic Garden, a new botanical edutainment experience inside the 44-hectare creative city. The initiative reflects Nuanu’s ongoing work to protect Bali’s fragile plant life and positions Tabanan as a must-visit region for travellers who want to reconnect with Bali’s natural world. Magic Garden will become Nuanu’s dedicated space for botanical education , offering accessible pathways for visitors to understand the fragility and importance of preserving Bali’s native plant ecosystems.

Among the threatened flora species now being conserved within Nuanu are Majegau Bali, a native timber tree traditionally used in Balinese ceremonies that has become increasingly rare. Cendana (Sandalwood), prized for its sacred and aromatic wood;. And Randu Alas, known for its striking red silk-like flowers that traditionally grow around Bali’s temple landscapes.. These species, along with several others ranging from endangered to vulnerable, will be part of the curated educational journey visitors can explore in Nuanu.

“Curating the best that Bali has to offer for our visitors includes gathering and conserving some of the island’s endangered flora,” said Lev Kroll, CEO of Nuanu Creative City. “For us, attention and knowledge are the best vehicles to protect nature. When something endangered becomes an attraction, people can learn about it — and tourism aligns to always benefit the land.”

Building a creative city that honours nature, cultural wisdom, art, and technology requires consistency and collective effort. Nuanu Creative City is shaped by a diverse community of experts, all contributing to a shared vision: to create a place that attracts visitors to Bali, inspires conversation, and demonstrates what conscious development can look like, making Nuanu as a must-visit destination on the island.

“Just as a gardener tends their home garden, we at Magic Garden care for the entire ecosystem inside Nuanu Creative City,” said Komang Sri Junisabtika, Magic Garden Venue Manager. “Our role is vital to the health of the ecosystem at every layer. It is an honor for my team and me to help conserve endangered species in a place that makes this work possible.”

From mid 2026, visitors will be able to enter Magic Garden as part of their Nuanu Creative City experience and join guided introductions with specialists to learn more about endangered flora sourced from across Bali.

PHOTO CREDIT: Nuanu Creative City