Komodo Indonesian Fauna Museum and Reptile Park

The Komodo Indonesian Fauna Museum and Reptile Park is a natural history museum housed in a building shaped like an enormous Komodo dragon. Inside are multiple floors displaying Indonesian reptiles and amphibians, with outdoor enclosures where living animals are kept.

The museum opened under President Suharto in 1978 based on construction that began in 1975 and finished in 1976. The opening was part of Indonesia's effort to preserve and present its natural heritage.

The museum shows how Indonesians view and understand reptiles in daily life and local traditions. The displays connect wildlife protection with knowledge passed down through communities.

The museum offers separate areas with preserved specimens in climate-controlled rooms and outdoor enclosures with living reptiles. A visit works best when you arrive early and take time to explore both sections.

A special area allows visitors to touch and interact with selected reptiles under supervision. Tortoises, iguanas, and non-venomous snakes can be encountered up close in this hands-on section.

Inception: April 20, 1978

GPS coordinates: -6.30395,106.90101

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:06