The checklist: 3 animals

Komodo Dragon
EN Endemic

Komodo Dragon

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Varanus komodoensis

Daily sighting probability >90% · Very likely
Crab-eating Macaque
EN

Crab-eating Macaque

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Macaca fascicularis

Daily sighting probability ~70% · Very likely
Javan Rusa
VU

Javan Rusa

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Rusa timorensis

Daily sighting probability ~90% · Very likely

Where to go

Chance of seeing in

Month by month at Komodo National Park

~20%
Jan
~10%
Feb
~90%
Mar
~90%
Apr
~90%
May
~90%
Jun
>90%
Jul
~90%
Aug
>90%
Sep
>90%
Oct
>90%
Nov
~20%
Dec

Time of day

midnight6amnoon6pmmidnight

Parks

#ParkCountryAnimalsAll 3 in 3 days
1 Komodo National Park 🇮🇩 Indonesia
3 of 3
~90%
2 Bali Barat National Park 🇮🇩 Indonesia
2 of 3
Missing: Komodo dragon
3 Gunung Leuser National Park 🇮🇩 Indonesia
1 of 3
Missing: Komodo dragon, Timor deer
4 Tanjung Puting National Park 🇮🇩 Indonesia
1 of 3
Missing: Komodo dragon, Timor deer
5 Khao Sok National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
1 of 3
Missing: Komodo dragon, Timor deer
6 Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary 🇲🇾 Malaysia
1 of 3
Missing: Komodo dragon, Timor deer
7 Bako National Park 🇲🇾 Malaysia
1 of 3
Missing: Komodo dragon, Timor deer
8 Way Kambas National Park 🇮🇩 Indonesia
1 of 3
Missing: Komodo dragon, Timor deer
9 Taman Negara National Park 🇲🇾 Malaysia
1 of 3
Missing: Komodo dragon, Timor deer
10 Danum Valley Conservation Area 🇲🇾 Malaysia
1 of 3
Missing: Komodo dragon, Timor deer
11 Cat Tien National Park 🇻🇳 Vietnam
1 of 3
Missing: Komodo dragon, Timor deer
12 Royal National Park 🇦🇺 Australia
1 of 3
Missing: Komodo dragon, Macaque
13 Sepilok 🇲🇾 Malaysia
1 of 3
Missing: Komodo dragon, Timor deer
14 Khao Yai National Park 🇹🇭 Thailand
1 of 3
Missing: Komodo dragon, Timor deer
15 Kerinci Seblat National Park 🇮🇩 Indonesia
1 of 3
Missing: Komodo dragon, Timor deer
16 Kinabalu Park 🇲🇾 Malaysia
1 of 3
Missing: Komodo dragon, Timor deer

Zoos & centres

# Zoo / Centre Country
1 Taman Safari Bali (Bali Safari) 🇮🇩 Indonesia 3 of 3 in captivity
2 Bali Zoo 🇮🇩 Indonesia 3 of 3 in captivity
3 Surabaya Zoo 🇮🇩 Indonesia 3 of 3 in captivity
4 Ragunan Zoo 🇮🇩 Indonesia 2 of 3 in captivity
5 Prague Zoo 🇨🇿 Czechia 2 of 3 in captivity
6 Bali Bird Park 🇮🇩 Indonesia 2 of 3 in captivity
7 Bandung Zoo 🇮🇩 Indonesia 2 of 3 in captivity
8 Indianapolis Zoo 🇺🇸 United States 2 of 3 in captivity
9 Jakarta Aquarium 🇮🇩 Indonesia 2 of 3 in captivity
10 National Zoo of Malaysia 🇲🇾 Malaysia 2 of 3 in captivity
11 Rákosův pavilon 🇨🇿 Czechia 2 of 3 in captivity
12 Taman Safari Indonesia 🇮🇩 Indonesia 2 of 3 in captivity
13 Taman Safari Indonesia 2 🇮🇩 Indonesia 2 of 3 in captivity
14 Velemlokárium 🇨🇿 Czechia 2 of 3 in captivity
15 Zoo La Barben 🇫🇷 France 2 of 3 in captivity
16 Disney's Animal Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 1 of 3 in captivity
17 Busch Gardens Tampa 🇺🇸 United States 1 of 3 in captivity
18 San Diego Zoo 🇺🇸 United States 1 of 3 in captivity
19 Pairi Daiza 🇧🇪 Belgium 1 of 3 in captivity
20 National Zoological Park 🇺🇸 United States 1 of 3 in captivity

Before you go

Where is the best place to see Komodo Island?

Komodo National Park

In Komodo National Park, Indonesia, the chance of seeing all 3 (komodo dragon, macaque and timor deer) on the same day is about 50%, the highest of the 1 park where all of them live, and over a three-day visit it rises to about 90%. It multiplies each animal's daily chance, as if they were independent, so read it as a rough guide.

Which of Komodo Island is hardest to see?

Macaque

In Komodo National Park, the best park for Komodo Island, about about 60% of wildlife watchers report the macaque on a given day, against over 90% for the komodo dragon. The hardest one decides how many days you need.

How do you complete Komodo Island on Wallace's Line?

Mark them as seen

Tick ✓ Seen on each animal's card, add your trips, or link your iNaturalist account. Your passport counts Komodo Island three ways: anywhere in the world, all in one park, and all in a single trip.

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