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Established as a national park:

Aug. 2, 1956.

Area:

12,909 acres land; 5,650 water.

Visitors:

Approximately 1 million a year.

Location:

On St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands, 5 miles east of St. Thomas.

Flora and fauna:

More than 800 species of subtropical forest and semi-arid cactus scrublands with mangrove swamps in near-shore waters. Lizards, 300 species of birds, sea turtles and mongoose roam the land, along with feral cats and donkeys. A huge variety of fish and coral reefs occupy the water.

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Entrance fee:

None. Visitors to Trunk Bay and Annaberg Plantation pay a $4 user’s fee. One fee covers both on the same day.