What to do and see in Caribbean, Caribbean: The Best Zoos & Aquariums

January 7, 2022 Etsuko Causey

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1. Smart Pet Shop B.V

ATH Illidge RD #15 LPQ, Philipsburg St Martin / St Maarten +1 721-524-4506 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Smart Pet Shop B.V

Pet Shop with all you pets needs.

2. Samsara

Coqueran Drive Rock Road, Debe Trinidad +1 868-380-0791 https://www.facebook.com/samsarapenal/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

Samsara

Call in advance and reserve a tent, with tables and chairs for a Familly Camp-Cookout, or just vist us for an educational tour of our wide acreage of rescued wild animals. Learn about our successful breeding programmes for some of our animal guests, including macaws and horses and then get up and personal with our rehabilitated and tamed animal exhibits.

3. Delfinario Cayo Naranjo

Carretera a guardalavaca km 48 Bahia Naranjo, Rafael Freyre Cuba +53 45 664115 [email protected] http://www.marinasgaviota.cu/
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Delfinario Cayo Naranjo

Reviewed By Yany155019 - Toronto, Canada

Worth the money!! amazing experience, I paid 275 Canadian for 3 people, a little expensive, but is so worth the money

4. Marine Habitat at Atlantis

1 Casino Dr New Providence Island +1 242-363-3000 http://www.atlantis.com/thingstodo/marinehabitat.aspx
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4.5 based on 3,085 reviews

Marine Habitat at Atlantis

The world's largest marine park, home to over 50,000 sea animals.

Reviewed By krking7777

My sister and I absolutely loved the marine exhibits. It is clear that Atlantis truly cares about conservation of the local ecosystems through their coral farming, sea turtle rehabilitation, and manta ray release programs.

5. Waterscape

New Providence Island http://www.atlantisbahamas.com/thingstodo/waterpark
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4.5 based on 58 reviews

Waterscape

The largest outdoor aquarium in the world, featuring six lagoons, five swimming pools, 40 waterfalls and underwater walkways for viewing fish.

6. Bermuda Aquarium, Natural History Museum & Zoo

40 N Shore Rd, Hamilton FL04 Bermuda +1 441-293-2727 http://www.bamz.org
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4.5 based on 980 reviews

Bermuda Aquarium, Natural History Museum & Zoo

Seals, turtles, fish, monkeys, birds, and the first living coral reef exhibit in the world: this complex offers a fairly complete survey of the natural wonders found in the Bermuda and islands of the world. Please note: Last admission is at 4:00pm but the facility is open until 5:00pm daily, with the exception of December 25th.

Reviewed By siphiwed2015 - Johannesburg, South Africa

While a bit small, there is still quote a lot to see at this place. The variety of fish species and view of Bermuda's underwater life is amazing. You can also learn a lot about Bermuda's history, both past and present. A good place to walk around leisurely and be entertained. If you are lucky you can catch the sea lions feeding and swimming, which is always fun.

7. Predator Lagoon

Atlantis New Providence Island +1 242-363-3000 http://atlantisbahamas.com
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4.5 based on 833 reviews

Predator Lagoon

This aquarium breeds and preserves the ocean's most nototious predators, among which is the black-nosed shark.

Reviewed By melaniedM2554OK

Absolutely breathtaking!! Definitely a MUST see!! The history and the amazing different kinds of fish is something that is for all ages!!

8. Ocean World Adventure Park, Puerto Plata

Calle Principal # 3 Cofresi, Puerto Plata 57000 Dominican Republic +1 809-291-1000 [email protected] http://www.oceanworld.net
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4.5 based on 3,715 reviews

Ocean World Adventure Park, Puerto Plata

Ocean World Adventure Park, is the most complete entertainment complex of the Dominican Republic, located in Cofresi Beach,just 3 miles west from the town of Puerto Plata. Ocean World Adventure park is the most advanced interactive marine park of its kind. Guests will have the opportunity to touch, pet and feed all their favorite animals and mammal friends, including dolphins, sea lions, sharks, stingrays, exotic tropical birds; walk through rain forests and much, much more! Truly an experience of a lifetime.

Reviewed By rosco6102 - Porcupine Plain, Canada

It’s a great place for the entire family lots of sea life many different birds water slides and several different shows to attend to

9. Zoo de Guadeloupe (Parc des Mamelles)

D 23 - Route de la traversee, Bouillante Guadeloupe +590 590 98-8352 [email protected] http://www.zoodeguadeloupe.com
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4.5 based on 2,518 reviews

Zoo de Guadeloupe (Parc des Mamelles)

Reviewed By KarenF446 - Edmonton, Canada

Nice place for a walk and full of exotic animals. It rained while we were there, but there were enough sheltered viewing spots that we were able to dodge the rain and still visit with the animals. Cages seemed spacious and sheltered from the heat. Featured a bridge walk that overlooked some of the enclosures, while also providing a fun diversion especially for the kids.

10. Coral World Ocean Park

6450 Coki Pt, Smith Bay 00802-1805 St. Thomas +1 340-775-1555 [email protected] http://coralworldvi.com
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4.5 based on 3,104 reviews

Coral World Ocean Park

Voted top attraction in the V.I. since 2004. Get up close and personal with the beauty and magic of Caribbean marine life in a stunning setting. View life on a coral reef from the unique Undersea Observatory. Hand feed a rainbow lorikeet! Add-ons, Dolphin Trek, Dolphin Splash or moment, Dolphin Kayak, Sea Lion Swim or Encounter, Shark Encounter, Snuba Dive, and Sea Trek Helmet Dive. Open Friday to Wednesday in season 9am - 4pm. Off season hours (May to October) vary.

Reviewed By ihatethiswebsite123

I have been to Coral World every time I visit St. Thomas, and it is a place close to my heart. The staff truly care about each and every animal and I wish some of the reviewers here had half as much compassion for these creatures as their handlers do. No, it is nothing like SeaWorld and that's a good thing because the animals here are never forced to do anything, live in conditions that exceed standards, and enjoy a culture of respect and the ultimate focus on the welfare and safety of animals and guests. That doesn't mean you can't have a full day of magical experiences. Do not go in here expecting a circus performance. You must respect the animals' space and understand that you might not get that perfect picture. I first met Duncan and Chelly, the sea turtles, a few years ago. Their pool is adequate. If you respect their space and don't touch them they are very cool to spend time with. The shark encounter is also incredible and it is a special treat to watch them be fed, that's your best chance to see the nocturnal Nurse Sharks. We also learned a lot about the importance of sharks and the risks they face. The native sharks and rays are released once they mature beyond the more vulnerable stage of their life. The rainbow lorikeets are very entertaining to watch and Paesh the sweet conure is a delightful addition. Look out for Cecil and YellowPants, two male lorikeets who have mated for life and nest together, as this likely wouldn't occur in the wild. The one thing that upsets me is that the three rescued macaws live in pretty small cages. However, I understand that they don't mix well with the smaller birds, cannot return to the wild and there currently aren't enough resources to create a larger habitat for them. Perhaps Coral World could start raising funds to accomplish this? The dolphins are a newer addition and I was initially very skeptical about them. I think that Coral World is doing the best they can with a tough situation. The dolphins were rescued from a small cement pool in Arizona where they were dying. Some had never seen the ocean before and their matriarch Ping is still afraid of the water, she hangs out in a small corner of the enclosure of her own free will and they do not force her to leave (she is coming out more as she becomes more comfortable). We swam with Liko and he came right up to us and stared at us. He's very curious about his environment and visitors. They don't do any circus-like tricks. The encounters are focused on appreciating the uniqueness of the dolphins and playing with them in a way that they enjoy. I am still not 100% happy with the dolphins being contained here, but I understand that they can't return to the wild and Coral World provides them a better situation than some other places might. Of all the features of Coral World, the sea lions are my absolute favorite. We have been visiting them for over 14 years. I'm told Remo knows more than 150 tricks and behaviors and I was able to swim with him, get a big kiss on the cheek, watch him jump like a dolphin and even play a game where he invents his own tricks. (think it's called "Do Something"?) They are very close with their handlers; I remember hearing a magical story about Omar who was sick and wouldn't eat, but they were still able to examine him and find out what was wrong by rewarding him with pets and scratches instead of food. ASK QUESTIONS, the staff are very qualified and knowledgable. Snuba is a unique experience. The guide is great and you will enjoy it as long as you listen to instructions. We spent 30 minutes down there but it felt like 5. The observatory is cool and on a good day you can see reef fish and giant tarpon. All in all, I think Coral World is an amazing place to stop by and see unique marine life firsthand. If you follow the schedule you will find there is plenty to do and see. As they are still recovering from Irma and Maria, nothing is perfect but it is a wonderful small, conservation and education focused park that truly functions for the benefit of its residents.

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