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Top 10 Most Famous National Parks in the World

From the steaming Yellowstone geysers to the Serengeti's wild plains, the world’s national parks protect some of the most beautiful and important natural places on Earth.

These parks have amazing animals, unique landscapes, and exciting adventures. Here are 10 of the most famous national parks in the world that people from all over the globe love to visit.

10: Fiordland National Park

Famous For:

• Fiords, waterfalls, and rainforest

Interesting Facts:

• Milford Sound is the most famous fiord, full of cliffs and waterfalls.

• It is one of the wettest places on Earth, and it is great for lush forests.

• Home to rare birds like the takahē and the playful kea (mountain parrot).

• Great for hiking and boat tours.

9: Torres del Paine National Park

Famous For:

• Rugged mountains and hiking trails

Interesting Facts:

• Located in Patagonia, a wild region in southern Chile.

• Features three granite towers that are the park’s symbol.

• The famous W Trek is one of the best hikes in the world.

• Animals include pumas, guanacos, and Andean deer.

8: Zhangjiajie National Forest Park

Famous For:

• Tall stone pillars and natural beauty.

Interesting Facts:

• Inspired by the floating mountains in the movie Avatar.

• Over 3,000 sandstone towers rise into the mist.

• Home to the world’s longest glass bridge.

• A protected area for rare animals like the Chinese giant salamander.

7: Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

Famous For:

• Colorful coral reefs and sea life

Interesting Facts:

• The world’s largest reef system is over 1,400 miles long.

• You can see turtles, clownfish, sharks, and even whales.

• Visible from space!

• Facing threats from climate change and coral bleaching.

6: Yosemite National Park

Famous For:

• Waterfalls and granite cliffs.

Interesting Facts:

• Home to El Capitan and Half Dome, huge rock formations.

• Yosemite Falls is one of the tallest waterfalls in the world.

• Popular for hiking, rock climbing, and photography.

5: Kruger National Park

Famous For:

• Safari and African wildlife.

Interesting Facts:

• One of the best places to see the Big Five.

• You can drive yourself through the park or join guided tours.

• Over 500 kinds of birds and many unique trees like the baobab.

4: Galápagos National Park

Famous For:

• Unique animals and evolution research.

Interesting Facts:

• Helped Charles Darwin create the theory of evolution.

• Animals here have no fear of humans.

• Home to giant tortoises, marine iguanas, and blue-footed boobies.

• 97% of the land is protected.

3: Banff National Park

Famous For:

• Mountain scenery, lakes, and glaciers

Interesting Facts:

• Canada’s first national park (since 1885).

• Famous for Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, both bright turquoise.

• Great for hiking, climbing, and skiing.

• Located in the Canadian Rockies.

2: Serengeti National Park

Famous For:

• The Great Migration and African wildlife

Interesting Facts:

• Over 2 million wildebeest, zebras, and gazelles migrate every year.

• Home to the Big Five: lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, and rhino.

• The name "Serengeti" means “endless plains” in the Maasai language.

1: Yellowstone National Park

Famous For:

• Geysers, hot springs, and wildlife

Interesting Facts:

• It’s the first national park in the world (since 1872).

• Home to Old Faithful, a geyser that erupts every 90 minutes.

• You can see bears, wolves, bison, and elk.

• The park sits on a supervolcano, which creates many of its hot springs.