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CAYMAN TURTLE FARM you wander through the beautiful free-flight bird aviary or stroll down an
The Cayman Turtle Farm on Grand Cayman celebrates Caymanians’ historic Caymanian street complete with porch side artisans. Children and
adults alike will delight in interacting with starfish, urchins and crabs at the
stewardship of the seas and relationship with nature through tac- touch pool, for a Caribbean vacation unlike any other.

tile, colourful, educational and memorable experiences. The park allows The only one of its kind in the world, the Grand Cayman Turtle Farm is
visitors to experience the rich history of Caymanian life in a fun and safe home to over 11,000 Green Sea Turtles, ranging in size from six ounces
environment while providing opportunities to observe and interact with

native flora and fauna. The expanded facilities ensure visitors continue to to six hundred pounds each. Visitors can tour an actual working farm,

learn more about these amazing sea creatures as well as our new additions which is both educational and entertaining, and turtles are available for

including the predators, birds, caiman, and other exciting creatures. The guests to hold for an amazing and unique photo opportunity. For those

new park also houses a world-class research and educational facility that wanting to take a little of The Cayman Turtle Farm home, visit the 3,500

focuses on the conservation of sea turtles. square foot retail centre located in the reception building. The Cayman

Visitors can now enjoy a refreshing, cool dip in the ever inviting Turtle Farm is open seven days a week, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Breaker’s fresh water tidal lagoon and dine on a scrumptious meal at
Breaker’s Snack Shack. Items on the menu include jerk chicken and pork, Home to hundreds of turtles, they range in size from six ounces to six-
hundred pounds each! One old timer, estimated to be over 70 years
hamburgers, sandwiches, and desserts amongst other delights. Everyone old is a female turtle weighing 575 pounds. The turtles are a protected spe-

will enjoy the experience of the finest Caymanian cuisine at a variety of cies, and you can witness the majesty of these unique creatures hands-on.

locations throughout the park. The park offers visitors a unique opportu- Nowhere else can you see an endangered species so successfully raised for

nity to swim and snorkel with fish and other marine life in its 1.3 million conservation. Since 1980, the Farm has released 29,000 turtles back into

gallon salt-water lagoon. Guests can also peer into the predator tank and the sea to help replenish the wild population. Boatswain’s Beach is also

come nose-to-nose with sharks and eels. Let your imagination soar as home to many other birds, fish, sharks and crocodiles.