I went undercover inside an illegal exotic animal market in Jakarta, Indonesia. What I found in this shocking wet market was unlike anything I had ever seen. From colorful chickens to albino snakes, lizards, owls, and several kinds of monkeys, this exotic animal market shows the hidden reality of Indonesia’s wildlife trade. Some animals are sold legally, but many belong to the illegal animal market and connect to the global exotic pet trade. In this Jakarta wet market, rare species are kept in crowded cages, with exotic animals sold next to everyday pets. The atmosphere is chaotic and surreal, exposing how the illegal wildlife trade continues in Indonesia. Together with my friends, I explored this exotic market undercover, asking sellers about animal prices, vendor wages, and daily struggles. This video reveals the shocking reality of Jakarta’s exotic animal market, the risks of the illegal animal trade, and a hidden side of Indonesia few people ever witness.
