Turtle Farm

See the green turtles in the Breeding Pond. Some of them weigh over 600 pounds.  They are certainly among some of the most fascinating animals on earth and you'll have a chance to to see them up close.  Or jump in and swim with yearling green sea turtles and other colorful marine life in the Turtle Lagoon that is adorned with coral and sunken treasure and has little islands where iguanas and peacocks live – you can’t experience a snorkeling trip like this anywhere else on the Island.  When snorkeling, be sure to peer through the underwater viewing panel and you might come nose-to-nose with one of the live sharks, a large barracuda or some of the other fascinating marine predators that live in the Predator Tank. 

Turtle nests are relocated to the Cayman Turtle Farm's hatchery for incubation to prevent predation and protect the hatchlings.  They are then returned to the same beach for release.  The on-going tag recapture program allows for the collection of data regarding survival and growth of the turtles released.

If you want to get closer to the turtles, take a walk by the Touch Tanks where you'll find turtles of various sizes swimming. You may reach in and touch or pick one up to hold while you take a photo of a lifetime!  You'll see a Hawksbill turtle up close.  But don’t be fooled by his quietness - this guy can bite a conch shell in half!  You'll also find one of the rarest sea turtles of all: Kemp’s Ridley – but no touching him! This docile turtle is very powerful and as such must be respected! 

Take a walk around the Caribbean Aviary to see local and exotic Caribbean birds.  You'll find some birds busy making nests or foraging for food.  Be prepared for some close-up encounters with the more curious of them.

Be sure to see the Cayman Islands Blue Iguana. This species is only found on Grand Cayman.  Now near extinction it was once plentiful.  You can be amongst the few in the world to see them up close.

Be sure to bring your swimming gear - you'll be able to cool off and relax at Breaker’s Lagoon.  It's the largest swimming pool on island and has two waterfalls and the underwater viewing panel that connects to the predator reef.

The Turtle Farm also has some of the coolest memorabilia at Splash, their gift shop.  They have a range of souvenirs to suit all tastes and budgets.

Stop by the Cobalt Coast office to pre-pay for your Cayman Islands Turtle Farm Tour.