Performance Report of Komodo National Park Authority (BTNK) — 2020

Snorkeler on Sebayur Island of Komodo National Park

Introduction The Komodo National Park (KNP) is one of Indonesia’s flagship conservation areas, known globally as the habitat of the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park’s management is carried out by the Komodo National Park Authority (Balai Taman Nasional Komodo or BTNK), which is responsible for conservation, monitoring, […]

Natural History Guide to Komodo National Park

Information board of Komodo Dragon at Loh Buaya Rinca Island

Exploring the Rich Marine Ecosystems of Komodo The Natural History Guide to Komodo National Park – Book 2 focuses on the marine ecology of Komodo National Park, one of Indonesia’s most biodiverse and globally significant conservation areas. This guide complements the first volume, which explored terrestrial ecosystems, by giving a detailed look at the underwater […]

RPTN Komodo 2000–2025: Long‑Term Management Plan for Komodo National Park

Komodo dragon distribution information board on the Rinca Island, Komodo National Park

The RPTN Komodo 2000–2025 is a long‑term management planning document that outlines the strategic direction, policies, and actions for managing Komodo National Park over a 25‑year period from 2000 to 2025. This plan serves as a core framework for all conservation and sustainable use programs within this iconic protected area. Background and Purpose of the […]

Bat Observation Report on Rinca Island – April 22, 2020

Information board about the history of the discovery of Komodo dragons by experts, located on Rinca Island, Komodo National Park

Wildlife Monitoring in Komodo National Park On April 22, 2020, a bat observation activity was conducted on Rinca Island, part of Komodo National Park in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. This observational survey focused on understanding the presence and behavior of fruit bats (commonly known as flying foxes), particularly the large flying fox (Pteropus vampyrus), which […]

Long-Term Management Plan (RPJP) of Komodo National Park

Taka Makassar on Komodo National Park

The Long-Term Management Plan (known as RPJP in Indonesia) is a strategic document created by the Komodo National Park Authority to ensure the effective, planned, and sustainable long-term management of the conservation area. This plan serves as the foundation for conservation, restoration, utilization, and monitoring programs within Komodo National Park. Purpose of the RPJP The […]

The History of the First Five National Parks in Indonesia

Komodo island on Komodo National Park

Indonesia’s system of national parks began to take formal shape in 1980, when the government officially designated the first group of national parks under a ministerial announcement dated 6 March 1980. This historic proclamation marked an important step in the development of nature conservation in the country. Background Before this declaration, the idea of protected […]

Zoning Decree of Komodo National Park

Pink Beach On Komodo National Park

Zoning is the division of land and sea areas within Komodo National Park (KNP) to manage the park’s natural resources, ecosystems, and visitor activities more effectively. The zoning system was established under the Director General of Natural Resources and Ecosystem Conservation (KSDAE) Decree No. 212/KSDAE/SET.3/KSA.0/11/2020, regulating the zoning of Komodo National Park in Manggarai Barat […]

Drone Flight Permits in Komodo National Park

long-tailed macaque on Rinca Island of Komodo National Park

Flying a drone—an unmanned aerial vehicle used for aerial photography and videography—is permitted in Komodo National Park only with a proper permit and under specific regulations. This ensures the protection of wildlife, visitor safety, and the conservation of the park’s natural environment. What Is a Drone Flight Permit? A drone flight permit is an official […]

Ticket Prices and Visitor Carrying Capacity at Komodo National Park

Footpath on Komodo Island, Loh Liang

Komodo National Park regulates ticket prices and visitor capacity to support conservation efforts, ensure visitor comfort, and protect the natural ecosystems of the park. These measures are implemented according to Government Regulation No. 36 Year 2024 on types and tariffs of Non‑Tax State Revenue (PNBP) applied by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. Ticket Prices […]

Fauna of Komodo National Park

Coral garden on Komodo national Park

Komodo National Park is world-famous as the habitat of the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis)—the largest lizard on Earth and a top predator in the park’s ecosystems. But this remarkable conservation area is also home to a rich variety of other terrestrial and marine wildlife that make it one of Indonesia’s most important biodiversity hotspots. Komodo […]