Cayman Turtle Centre
A green sea turtle farm and conservation park on the West Bay, where you can hold baby turtles and swim with fish in a lagoon pool.
The Cayman Turtle Centre began in 1968 as a sea turtle farm and now combines conservation, education, and entertainment. Thousands of green sea turtles are raised here, and you can view breeding pools up close or hold a baby turtle for a photo. The park also features a man-made lagoon with snorkeling pools, aviaries, and a display of traditional Caymanian village life. Admission comes in basic and package options with lagoon access, typically around US$25 to 50. Turtle farming is considered ethically controversial, so visitors who prefer to avoid it can opt for snorkeling with wild sea turtles at sea instead.
Opening hours
About 08:00–16:30
Nearby sights
- Hell
- USS Kittiwake Wreck
- Seven Mile Beach
- Camana Bay
- National Gallery of the Cayman Islands
- George Town Waterfront
- Cayman Islands National Museum
- Smith Barcadere (Smith Cove)