Cayman Turtle Centre: Island Wildlife Encounter
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Cayman Turtle Centre: Island Wildlife Encounter is a first-of-its-kind attraction and conservation organization that boosts endangered green sea turtle populations. Along with learning about these majestic creatures, guests can swim and snorkel with turtles, zip down a 40-foot-tall waterslide, explore a nature trail, free-flight bird aviary or Butterfly Garden, and more.
Hours
Monday-Sunday 8am-5pm
Last admission at 4.30pm
Please check www.turtle.ky for special events, holiday hours and shuttle service timetable.
Highlights
- Cayman’s largest land-based attraction, focusing on sea turtle conservation and education
- Free-flight aviary, butterfly garden and nature trail
- Snorkel with turtles and reef fish in the Saltwater Lagoon
- Participate in a sea turtle release
- Ride the Turtle Twister waterslide into Cayman’s largest freshwater pool
- Free shuttle to and from SMB hotels
Pricing
Enjoy full access to the entire park, including snorkelling with turtles, the lagoons, water slide
- Adult (12+)US $46
- Child (3-12)US $26
This land-based tour gives access to view the turtles and more
- Adult (12+)US $29
- Child (3-12)US $20
Payment Terms
Cash, Travellers Cheques, Visa, MC, AMEX, DiscoverExhibits & Animal Encounters
Green's Breeding Bay
The Bay is home to our sea turtles that have reached reproduction age, about 16 years old. A few are 60 years old and weigh more than 500 pounds!
Turtle Encounters
Here you will find yearling turtles swimming and playing. You can even reach in to gently touch the turtles for the experience of a lifetimes.
Breakers Lagoon
Breakers Lagoon is the largest pool on island, which boasts two waterfalls, our Turtle Twister water slide, and its own underwater viewing panel.
Predator Reef
Predator Reef is home to a variety of tropical predatory reef fish, including jacks, snappers, tarpon, a barracuda named “Houdini” and nurse sharks.
Turtle Twister
Make a splash down our Turtle Twister Waterslide which stands at just over 15ft high and 100ft long!
Smiley's Croc Cove
Our 11 foot and growing and over 300 pounds American saltwater crocodile resides here!
Caribbean Free-Flight Aviary
Colourful birds of Cayman and the Caribbean fly freely in our Aviary including our national bird, the Cayman Parrot.
Blue Hole Nature Trail
Stroll along this trail and view the beautiful nature that Cayman has to offer, including the national flower and native trees.
More to Explore
Schooner's Bar & Grill
Schooner's Bar & Grill is our cornerstone onsite restaurant. This large, screened-in outdoor eatery features an outdoor kitchen and a large bar.
Splash Gift Store
Beautiful handcrafted local treasures, plush toys, turtle-themed souvenirs, resort wear, books, and gifts.
Experiences
Full Turtle Centre Park Admission
An all access pass for all exhibits, animal interactions, pools and shows
Recommended for all ages
Turtle Safari Admission
Access to the Turtle Centre, cafe and the education centre
Recommended for all ages
Additional Information
Feeding Times
Bird Feeding: 10am-3pm
Shark Talk: 10.30am, Monday-Friday
Shark Feeding: 11am, Monday-Friday
Turtle Feeding: 11.30am and 3.30pm
Crocodile Feeding: Seasonal
