Komodo National Park

Komodo National Park encompasses three major islands and numerous smaller ones, protecting the world's largest lizard - the Komodo dragon. This UNESCO World Heritage Site covers 1,733 square kilometers of land and marine areas. The park represents one of the world's biodiversity hotspots, with exceptional terrestrial and marine ecosystems meeting at the confluence of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. The park harbors approximately 2,500 Komodo dragons, Earth's largest living lizard reaching 3 meters in length. Terrestrial fauna includes Timor deer, wild boar, and water buffalo - prey for the dragons. The surrounding waters contain some of the world's richest marine biodiversity with over 1,000 fish species, 260 coral species, and marine mammals including dugongs and dolphins. Conservation balances protecting Komodo dragons with preserving marine ecosystems. Park rangers monitor dragon populations while anti-poaching patrols protect marine resources. Sustainable tourism provides crucial funding and local employment. The park demonstrates successful conservation of both flagship species and broader ecosystem health in Indonesia.

Water Features

Flores Sea, coral reefs

Ecosystem

This destination features a mixed ecosystem ecosystem.