6 Best parks in Bali

Bali impresses tourists with its natural wealth and diversity. Discover the flora and fauna of Southeast Asia in Balinese parks. You will see rare animals and birds and discover how different the plants and wildlife are. Unusual tropical flowers bloom in the south, big trees grow in the north, and green forests grow in the east. What will be your surprise when you find out that not only monkeys live in the jungle?

We have made a detailed guide to Bali's parks to help you figure out where to go and what to see.

Bali Bird and Reptile park

13 kilometers from the Balinese capital, Denpasar, there is a unique collection of birds and reptiles among the rainforest. Birds from Bali, as well as from South America and Africa, Sumatra, Borneo, Papua New Guinea and Java are collected here. The park's territory is divided into seven different zones, each of which recreates the natural conditions of a particular region.

During the walk you will see colorful tropical birds with unusual colors, rare species of parrots, birds of prey and majestic cranes. Many of them look as if they have stepped off the pages of atlases or illustrations to oriental fairy tales — especially if you observe them up close, in their natural landscape. There is a large ornithological research center in the park. An excursion to the bird and reptile Park will be an educational entertainment for children and parents. As part of our tour, you will also visit the iconic locations of Ubud – a Balinese temple and several waterfalls.

Bali Elephant park

Bali Elephant Park provides a rare opportunity to see how the daily life of Sumatran elephants, one of the most intelligent and vulnerable species on the planet, goes. The park is located in the central part of the island, near Ubud, in a well-maintained rainforest area.

Here you can watch adult elephants and baby elephants walking, feeding, relaxing and taking water treatments. Guests can feed the animals and take part in their care under the supervision of park staff — this experience is especially memorable for children and those who see elephants so close for the first time.

The park was founded in 1997 by a married couple from Australia with the aim of saving Sumatran elephants, whose numbers were rapidly declining due to deforestation and poaching. Nine elephants were the first to be relocated to Bali, and eight more the following year, and so the number of wards grew to 30 year after year. Today, they continue to take care of animals and tell visitors about the problems of preserving endangered species.

Bali Safari and Marine park

One of the largest wildlife parks in Indonesia is located in the east of Bali. Animals from Africa, India and various regions of Indonesia are collected on a large territory, and the space is organized in such a way that the conditions resemble the natural habitat as much as possible. The park is visited in a safari format: guests are transported on special buses and jeeps with a protective grille. During the trip, you can see animals up close — sometimes they come close to the transport, and predators can jump on the roof, creating the feeling of a real safari.

After getting to know the wildlife, you can relax and ride the attractions at the water park, look at rare species of fish in the aquarium, visit a traditional Balinese village and have dinner at a restaurant with panoramic views of the jungle. All this makes Bali Safari and Marine Park a full-fledged full-day destination.

Bali Barat National park

Bali Barat National Park is located on the west coast of the island and is considered one of the most pristine natural areas of Bali. It covers not only land, but also the coastal marine area, creating a rare combination of terrestrial and marine ecosystems. At the beginning of the last century, the park was founded by European researchers. It gradually grew and by the middle of the century had become a national reserve.

The vast territory of the park is home to hundreds of species of animals and birds, including the Balinese starling, the symbol of the island, which today is almost impossible to see outside the reserve. The landscapes here are constantly changing: tropical forests are adjacent to savannas and hills, and mangroves stretch along the coast. The underwater world is amazing with a variety of coral gardens, reefs and marine life. The park can be explored on foot along hiking trails, go for a boat trip along the coast, or go snorkeling and diving.

Bali Zoo

The Ubud Zoo is a great option for a short trip if you don't have much time to explore the island. This private zoo with a well-maintained territory and easy navigation appeared more than twenty years ago. It has animals from all of the world: lions, crocodiles, orangutans, bears, deer and rare Sumatran tigers. Spacious enclosures and green areas create a more comfortable environment for animals.

Additional entertainment options are provided for children here — play areas, a pool with slides and several animal shows. Visiting the zoo can be a family leisure option, especially if the trip takes place with children and does not involve long trips.

Botanical Garden in Bedugul

Indonesia's largest Botanical Garden is located in the mountainous region of Bedugul in the north of Bali. Thanks to the altitude and cooler climate, it is easy to breathe here even in the middle of the day, and a walk through the garden becomes a pleasant break after the busy Bali routes. Here you can safely walk along the manicured alleys, enjoying the beauty and coolness and looking at collections of orchids, rare tropical plants and trees typical of different regions of Indonesia. This place is chosen not for the sake of vivid impressions, but for the sake of contact with nature in its natural rhythm. You can get to know this magical region better in our The Magic of Northern Bali tour.

Bali's parks reveal the island's nature and allow for a closer look at its flora and fauna. But we recommend another, equally valuable way to explore nature. With MyBaliTrips, you can watch the sunrise on the Batur volcano, see the rice terraces recognized as a UNESCO heritage site, visit Bali's most beautiful waterfalls, swim in the ocean with wild dolphins and much more. We especially love tours that help people see the island in its natural rhythm and feel a real connection with the world around them, and we are happy to include them in your trips to Bali and Indonesia.