In the Cook Islands today, there are National Parks and Conservation Areas that aim to conserve species primarily for their survival rather than as a resource to be replenished. Reserves exist on specific locations on various islands.

Suwarrow Atoll National Park
Aitutaki Island Reserves
Manihiki Island Reserves
Mitiaro Island Reserves
Pukapuka Island Reserves
Rakahanga Island Reserves
Rarotonga Island Reserves