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ccording to the Trust, only about 150 a perfect setting for relaxing and enjoying and special events.
the tropical scenery of the Cayman Islands.”
A mature Blue Iguanas remain in the Located on Frank Sound Road in the district T he National Museum in George Town is
of North Side, the 65-acre Botanic Park is both a natural history as well as cultural
wild, found only in the dense interior of the about a 45-minute drive from George Town, history museum. It is one of more educa-
eastern district of Grand Cayman. Although opens daily at 9:00 a.m. and closes prompt- tional of the Grand Cayman attractions that
this special research area is not open to ly at 5:30 p.m. Visitors are advised to enter you can visit on your Caribbean vacation
visitors, the Park’s Blue Iguana Habitat the park by 4:30 p.m. Admission fees are to Cayman. The natural history portion of
remains a popular attraction. The display USI$6.00 for adults; $3.00 for children ages the museum displays fantastic birds and
enclosure was funded by the World Wide six to 12 and free for children under six. fauna that are native to the Cayman Islands.
Fund for Nature/ UK and was completed in In addition, the cultural history half of the
time for the official opening in February M USEUMS - Among the list of popu- site demonstrates the lush heritage of the
1994. The habitat provides a natural home lar Cayman Island attractions is the Caymanian people.
for an adult male blue iguana which can be Cayman Motor Museum. This engaging site
seen by visitors. The best time to see the located on North West Point Road near the T he Mission House in Bodden Town pro-
rare animal is mid-morning on sunny days, Cayman Turtle Farm. Stemming from the vides visitors with the opportunity to
between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. vision of businessman Andreas Ugland, this see what life was like for the early settlers
local showroom gone public boasts an im- of the Cayman Islands. The house was used
T he Botanic Park is wonderful Cayman pressive collection of exotic, rare, and clas- as a home by families, teachers and mis-
attraction for the whole family, and an sic motorcars and motorbikes. This unique sionaries in the 1700’s.
important example of the Cayman Islands’ Cayman attraction also houses a collection
commitment to the preservation of our of magnificent paintings, never-before- T he National Gallery of the Cayman Is-
terrestrial environment. The new additions seen photographs, and local artifacts. Be lands hosts art from local artists as well
to the Park will provide both residents and sure to stop by the gift shop for souvenirs as Cuban and Jamaican artists. Admittance
visitors with the opportunity to enjoy and to remember your visit. The Cayman Motor is free. The Gallery is open Monday-Friday
better understand this country’s diverse Museum is available for private functions 10 am-5 pm and Saturdays 10 am-3 pm.
flora and fauna, which have played an
important role in Caymanian culture,” said
Minister Jefferson: “The Botanic Park offers