Bonaire

Bonaire, the eastern most of the three Dutch Leeward Antilles, is an island of austere beauty formed from ancient fossilized coral reefs and sits on the lip of a deep ocean trench that separates it from the South American mainland.

Turks Cap Cactus

(Melocactus azureus)

Photo by: © Christian Koning

Nature Park Management
Member Organization

Stichting Nationale Parken Bonaire (STINAPA Bonaire) is a non-governmental, not for profit foundation commissioned by the island government to manage the two protected areas of Bonaire: the Bonaire National Marine Park (BNMP) and the Washington Slagbaai National Park (WSNP).

Contact information
For general questions

Email: info@stinapa.org

Phone: (+599) 717 – 8444

Visiting address
Barcadera 10, Kralendijk,
Bonaire, Dutch Caribbean

Visiting hours
Mon-Fri 08:00-16:00

Visit STINAPA’s Website
Donate to STINAPA
Apply for Research Permits

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Bonaire National Parks

Washington Slagbaai National Park

Photo credit: © Konstanze Staud

Washington Slagbaai National Park

Washington Slagbaai National Park is a 4,286 hectares nature sanctuary located in the northwest part of the island. Parrots, flamingos, parakeets, iguanas and many other species of birds and reptiles can be found in this protected area.
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Threespot Damselfish

(Stegastes planifrons)

Photo credit: © Rudy van Gelderen

Bonaire National Marine Park

The Bonaire National Marine Park, established in 1979, includes fringing reefs, seagrasses and mangroves. The park is home to an astonishing array of marine life, and Conservation International considers the waters around Bonaire to be a hotspot of Caribbean biodiversity.
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Bonaire Key Species & Ecosystems

Caribbean Flamingo

Photo credit: © Alexes Photos

Queen Conch

(Lobatus gigas)

Photo credit: © Mark Vermeij

Green Iguana

Photo credit: © Aline Dassel

Red mangroves

(Rhizophora mangle)

Photo credit:  © Christian König (SHAPE/DCNA)

Blue-tailed Emerald Hummingbird

(Chlorostilbon mellisugus)

Photo credit: © Rostislav Stach

Hawksbill turtle

(Eretmochelys imbricata)

Photo credit:  © Brenda Kirkby

Pair of yellow-shouldered amazon

(Amazona barbadensis)

Photo credit:  © Rudy van Gelderen

Divi Divi

(Caesalpinia coriaria)

Photo credit:  ©

Photo credit: Henkjan Kevit (SHAPE/DCNA)

Northern crested caracara

(Caracara cheriway)

Photo credit:  © Marjolijn Lopes Cardozo (SHAPE/DCNA)

Blue Parrotfish

(Scarus coeruleus)

Photo credit:  ©

Kibrahacha tree

(Tabebuia billbergii)

Photo credit:  © Diego Marquez

American kestrel

(Falco sparverius)

Photo credit:  © Diego Marquez

Spinner dolphins

(Stenella longirostris)

Photo credit:  © Mark Vermeij

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Other Nature Organizations

Cave on Bonaire's east coast

Photo credit: © Henkjan Kievit (SHAPE/DCNA)

Bonaire Caves and Karst Nature Reserve

This project aims to significantly improve the protection and management of the Bonaire Cave System and the optimization of the current situation for all cave users.
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Southern long-nosed bat

(Leptonycteris curasoae)

Photo credit: ©Roland and Renate Kraft

Caribbean Speleological Society

Working to ensure that caves on the Island of Bonaire and the Dutch Caribbean and their values are recognized, respected and protected by residents and visitors.
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Donkey

(Equus africanus asinus)

Photo credit:  © Christian König: SHAPE/DCNA

Donkey Sanctuary

Offer a shelter and protected life for all the donkeys of Bonaire. Increasing awareness about the lives and experiences amongst the local community, schools and tourists.
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Pair of yellow-shouldered amazon

(Amazona barbadensis)

Photo credit:  © Rudy van Gelderen

Echo Bonaire

Echo’s goal is to ensure a stable and growing population of the Yellow-shouldered Amazon Parrot.
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Red mangroves

(Rhizophora mangle)

Photo credit:  © Christian König (SHAPE/DCNA)

Mangrove Maniacs

Dedicated to increasing awareness and improving conditions of the Dutch Caribbean's largest mangrove forest.
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Beach plastic

Photo Credit: ©Leendert van Driel

One Hour Clean Up Power

A monthly beach clean up along the east coast of Bonaire.
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Staghorn coral

(Acropora cervicornis)

Photo credit: ©Coral Reef Foundation Bonaire

Reef Renewal Bonaire

Dedicated to the protection and restoration of coral reefs in Bonaire by developing new and innovative ways to restore reefs that are supported by research collaborations and shared worldwide.
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Green Sea Turtle

Photo credit: © Richard Sega

Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire

Sea Turtle Conservation Bonaire’s mission is to ensure that Bonaire’s sea turtles have a secure future, and to connect people to sea turtle conservation in ways that inspire caring for nature.
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Kibrahacha tree

(Tabebuia billbergii)

Photo credit:  © Diego Marquez

Tera Barra

This kunuku (farm) was fenced off ten years ago and is now a "native garden" replanted and reseeded to recreate the native wild environment. Native garden, information center, nature trail, events, activities and more.
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Northern crested caracara

(Caracara cheriway)

Photo credit: © Robert Jan van Oosten (2012)

Wild Bird Rehab Bonaire

Works to give the best possible care to injured, sick and orphaned wild birds and to release those birds back into their natural habitat.
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