Though national parks are originally an American creation (Yellowstone National Park in 1872), today nearly 100 countries around the globe have lands designated as national parks. These natural or semi-natural parks are set for either human recreation or environment protection. Spectacular scenery and diversified flora & fauna are what a national park usually includes.

Then which is the most beautiful national park throughout the world? Well, it is really hard to tell the answer, for there is a plethora of “candidates” on our planet. But with our well selected photos and pictures below, you may easily find out your best answer!

For children, visiting safari parks and watching a diverse range of wildlife can be the best experience for them to get a better understanding of the wonders of the natural world. However, you don’t need to be a child to enjoy this kind of pleasure. Wildlife, especially these rare and giant animal species, can always amaze adults as well.

There are lots of zoos and parks located throughout the world so we can easily get a chance to see some exotic animals. Well, to see the “Big Five” (lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo) in their natural habitat, you’d better head to Africa countries like Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa and Zimbabwe etc.

The United States is home to 58 beautiful parks which are designated as National Parks. We all heard about some of the popular ones like Yosemite, Grand Canyon and Great Smoky Mountains National Parks, and perhaps a majority of us visit one or two national parks every other year.

Based on statistics offered by the U.S. National Park Service, some of the big-name national parks welcome millions of visitors each year. In 2007, the Great Smoky Mountains saw 9.3 million visitors while Yellowstone received 3.1 million vacationers. However, other amazing sites in remote places are far less crowded than they should be.