Bunaken National Park
Facts and practical information
Bunaken National Park is a marine park in the north of Sulawesi island, Indonesia. The park is located near the centre of the Coral Triangle, providing habitat to 390 species of coral as well as many fish, mollusc, reptile and marine mammal species. The park is representative of Indonesian tropical water ecosystems, consisting of seagrass plain, coral reef, and coastal ecosystems. ()
North Sulawesi
Best Ways to Experience the Park
Wildlife
AnimalsSee what popular animal species you can meet in this location.
Hawksbill Turtle
The hawksbill sea turtle, a critically endangered species in the Cheloniidae family, is the only extant member of the Eretmochelys genus. These turtles are distributed globally, with populations in both the Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions.
Reptiles
Giant clam
Giant clams, belonging to the Tridacna genus, are the largest living bivalve mollusks. These remarkable creatures reside in the shallow coral reefs of the South Pacific and Indian Oceans. They can weigh more than 200 kilograms, measure up to 120 cm in length, and have...
Bivalves
Celebes Black "ape" Macaque
The Celebes crested macaque, also known as the crested black macaque, Sulawesi crested macaque, or black ape, is an intriguing Old World monkey native to the Tangkoko reserve in Sulawesi, Indonesia, and nearby smaller islands.
Mammals
Bald eagle
The bald eagle is a majestic bird of prey native to North America, easily recognizable by its striking white head and tail feathers. These raptors prefer living near large bodies of water where they can find plenty of fish to catch with their sharp talons.
Birds
Javan rusa
The Javan rusa, also known as the Sunda sambar, is a species of deer native to Indonesia and East Timor. Over time, they have been introduced to various regions in the Southern Hemisphere. There are seven recognized subspecies of the Javan rusa, each inhabiting...
Mammals
Bunaken National Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Manado Tua.
North Sulawesi