On October 2nd, 1992, the Governor of Jakarta - Mr. Wiyogo Atmodarminto- placed a cornerstone to mark what was to be a premise for and underwater world, which in less than two years would be known as Sea World Indonesia - now the biggest aquarium site in South East Asia. The premise itself covers over three-acres of landscape, with its main building spreading about 4,500 square meters, fully engaged in numerous exhibitions.