Cayman Turtle Centre, West Bay, Cayman Islands, North America
Cayman Turtle Centre is a conservation facility and tourist attraction located in the West Bay district of the Cayman Islands. It is used for raising the endangered Green Sea Turtle. Established in 1968 by a group of American and British investors as Mariculture Limited, the centre was initially a facility used to raise the Green Sea Turtle for commercial purposes. By raising the turtle in a farming operation, the investors could raise turtle-meat for consumption without depleting the wild population of the species. Still in operation as a farm that breeds and raises turtles in order to sell product, the Cayman Turtle Farm has also become a research centre and tourist attraction. Currently, the centre is a conservation project as well as the largest land-based attraction in the Cayman Islands. The turtle centre welcomes more than 500,000 visitors annually. With the centre becoming successful in breeding and researching the Green Sea Turtle as well as the Kemp's ridley sea turtle, the centre became one of the most successful tourist attractions in the Caymans by the turn of the 21st century. The centre is 23 acres and featured predators, birds, caiman, and other creatures in addition to turtles. In 2001, however, a severe setback to the success of the centre as an attraction and breeding and research facility located next to the sea occurred on November 4, 2001, when large waves generated by Hurricane Michelle inundated the facility. The hurricane was located 90 miles southwest of Grand Cayman and produced little wind, but the waves washed turtles of all sizes from hatchlings to 600 pound adults out to sea. Cayman residents responded to help rescue the turtles and many were saved at the time. For months thereafter, the yellow-tagged turtles from the centre were spotted around the island for following Hurricane Michelle. 75% of the breeding turtles were lost. The centre's release and meat supply programs were reduced in an effort to build up the population following the event.
As a result of the disaster, the Cayman Islands government conceived a new vision for the centre when the breeding pond was relocated across West Bay Road from the current facility. The new and more modern facility was far enough away from the sea that it would no longer be in danger of high seas such as had been experienced during the 2001 hurricane season. As well, the new park became an expanded facility to include a nature park. The new tourist facility was named Boatswain's Beach. Following the expansion, the entire park contained 23 acres that included a nature trail and aviary as well as a reef lagoon where visitors could snorkel with native fish and other local sea life, including the Green Sea Turtle. A fresh water lagoon and waterfall was also included in addition to a predator tank where reef sharks would habitate. Visitors were still allowed entry to the areas around the turtle breeding and feeding tanks. In 2010 the facility changed its name from Boatswain's Beach to Cayman Turtle Farm: Island Wildlife Encounter and in 2012 it added a water slide feature to its fresh water lagoon. The Cayman Turtle Centre is the only facility of its kind in the world. It is also the only facility to have achieved the 2nd generation of sea turtles bred in captivity. It was also the first facility to successfully breed the endangered Kemp's Ridley turtle in captivity. Approximately 100 scientific papers have been presented or published based on work in collaboration with researchers at Cayman Turtle Farm. The largest turtle at the facility is Sparky, a 70-year-old female that weighs about 550 pounds.
Cayman Turtle Farm: Island Wildlife Encounter
Uh, a short video from my visit to the Cayman Turtle Farm: Island Wildlife Encounter?
Got to hold some little turtles at the Cayman Turtle Farm in West Bay, Grand Cayman (British Overseas Territory). Also saw some Blue Iguana's that were just kinda hanging out. I'm pretty sure this was my first time holding a turtle? yay!
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Discover Cayman - Turtle Farm Wildlife Encounter
Host, Monica Walton visits the Cayman Turtle Farm, from shark feeding to a free -flight bird zone and of course unique turtle encounters... the turtle farm has something for everyone.
Turtles Farm, Dolphin Discovery, West Bay, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean, North America
Dolphin Discovery is a Mexican company which offers interactive programs with dolphins, sea lions and manatees in six locations in Mexico: Puerto Aventuras (Riviera Maya), Cozumel, Cancun-Isla Mujeres, Six Flags Park Mexico City and Puerto Vallarta. Out of Mexico, it has two more locations: the islands of Grand Cayman and Tortola. The company started operations in Cancun and Isla Mujeres in 1990. Dolphin Discovery currently offers programs with dolphins, manatees, sea lions, stingrays,and sharks. Cayman Turtle Farm is a conservation facility and tourist attraction located in the West Bay district of the Cayman Islands. It is used for raising the endangered Green Sea Turtle. Established in 1968 by a group of American and British investors as Mariculture Limited, the farm was initially a facility used to raise the Green Sea Turtle for commercial purposes. By raising the turtle in a farming operation, the investors could raise turtle-meat for consumption without depleting the wild population of the species. Still in operation as a farm that breeds and raises turtles in order to sell product, the Cayman Turtle Farm has also become a research center and tourist attraction. Currently, the farm is a conservation project as well as the largest land-based attraction in the Cayman Islands. The turtle farm welcomes more than 500,000 visitors annually. With the farm becoming successful in breeding and researching the Green Sea Turtle as well as the Kemp's ridley sea turtle, the farm became one of the most successful tourist attractions in the Caymans by the turn of the 21st century. The farm is 23 acres and featured predators, birds, caiman, and other creatures in addition to turtles. In 2001, however, a severe setback to the success of the farm as an attraction and breeding and research facility located next to the sea occurred on November 4, 2001, when large waves generated by Hurricane Michelle inundated the facility. The hurricane was located 90 miles southwest of Grand Cayman and produced little wind, but the waves washed turtles of all sizes from hatchlings to 600 pound adults out to sea. Cayman residents responded to help rescue the turtles and many were saved at the time. For months thereafter, the yellow-tagged turtles from the farm were spotted around the island for following Hurricane Michelle. 75% of the breeding turtles were lost. The farm's release and meat supply programs were reduced in an effort to build up the population following the event. As a result of the disaster, the Cayman Islands government conceived a new vision for the farm when the breeding pond was relocated across West Bay Road from the current facility. The new and more modern facility was far enough away from the sea that it would no longer be in danger of high seas such as had been experienced during the 2001 hurricane season. As well, the new park became an expanded facility to include a nature park. The new tourist facility was named Boatswain's Beach. Following the expansion, the entire park contained 23 acres that included a nature trail and aviary as well as a reef lagoon where visitors could snorkel with native fish and other local sea life, including the Green Sea Turtle. A fresh water lagoon and waterfall was also included in addition to a predator tank where reef sharks would habitate. Visitors were still allowed entry to the areas around the turtle breeding and feeding tanks. In 2010 the facility changed its name from Boatswain's Beach to Cayman Turtle Farm: Island Wildlife Encounter and in 2012 it added a water slide feature to its fresh water lagoon. The Cayman Turtle Farm is the only facility of its kind in the world. It is also the only facility to have achieved the 2nd generation of sea turtles bred in captivity. It was also the first facility to successfully breed the endangered Kemp's Ridley turtle in captivity. Approximately 100 scientific papers have been presented or published based on work in collaboration with researchers at Cayman Turtle Farm. The largest turtle at the facility is Sparky, a 70-year old female that weighs about 550 pounds. While on his maritime travels, Christopher Columbus, when coming across the Cayman Islands in 1503, called the islands Las Tortugas, because of the abundance of Green Sea Turtles found there. During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Cayman Islands became a stopping point for sea vessels sailing the Caribbean Sea in need of food; the turtles caught in the Caymans were taken aboard ship and kept alive as a source of fresh meat. As settlements and towns on the islands were established over time, turtling became a way of survival and means of income in the Caymans. By the 19th century, however, the turtle population around the islands was near depleted and commerce centered around the Green Sea Turtle shifted to the Caribbean off the coast of Nicaragua in Central America.
Cayman Island Turtle Farm
A look at the government-run turtle farm on Grand Cayman island. Shot in high definition with a Canon Digital Rebel T2i.
What you'll see on Grand Cayman Turtle Farm
Visiting a Grand Cayman Turtle Farm is a great sensory experience for autistic travelers.As you can witness in the video our son gradually let go of his fear of touching the turtles and within minutes was enjoying the experience .
Cayman Islands Turtle Farm
Grand Cayman Turtle Centre Adventure June 2018
Much of the day was spent at the Centre directly involving contact with turtles, fish and birds. Had a fantastic time and worth the extra cost of the deluxe pass!!!
Cayman Turtle Centre - Exhibits & Animal Attractions
Cayman's largest land-based attraction, Cayman Turtle Centre: Island Wildlife Encounter hosts more than 200,000 visitors each year. Educational, cultural and entertainment programmes are consistently being created and updated to enhance the experience that can only be found at our world renowned attraction.
Cayman Turtle Centre located in Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
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Cayman turtle farm
15 winners of the National Geographic Kids magazine Hands on Explorer essay contest won a trip to the Cayman Islands this year, 2011. On Grand Cayman they visited a turtle farm where green sea turtles are being successfully raised. While there I did an interview with the chief turtle researcher about the project for my radio show National Geographic Weekend.
TURTLE FARM GRAND CAYMAN
If you visit Grand Cayman, make sure to stop by the turtle farm where the people are more fun to watch than the humans sometimes!
Sea Turtle Adventure in Grand Cayman
Swimming with turtles in Grand Cayman
Dolphins at the Cayman Turtle Farm in Cayman Islands April 23, 2016
A Visit to the Cayman Turtle Farm
If you're on vacation in the Cayman Islands, a great family activity or day trip is the Turtle Farm in West Bay. There are so many activities - holding a week old turtle and snorkeling with turtles and fish. You can watch the sharks being fed, and use the water slide. Be sure to visit the education center in the farm to get more information about turtles. Good family fun for all!
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Turtle Farm in Grand Cayman
After a fun time interacting with the stingrays at Stingray City we continued to this cool turtle farm. There were 8,000 green sea turtles ranging from 600 pounds to hatchlings. We were able to hold the yearlings and swim in a 1.3 million gallon salt water lagoon with larger turtles and tropical fish. A lot of fun for everyone. Wish we had more time there.
Dolphin Discovery, West Bay, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Caribbean, North America
Dolphin Discovery is a Mexican company which offers interactive programs with dolphins, sea lions and manatees in six locations in Mexico: Puerto Aventuras (Riviera Maya), Cozumel, Cancun-Isla Mujeres, Six Flags Park Mexico City and Puerto Vallarta. Out of Mexico, it has two more locations: the islands of Grand Cayman and Tortola. The company started operations in Cancun and Isla Mujeres in 1990. Dolphin Discovery currently offers programs with dolphins, manatees, sea lions, stingrays,and sharks. Cayman Turtle Farm is a conservation facility and tourist attraction located in the West Bay district of the Cayman Islands. It is used for raising the endangered Green Sea Turtle. Established in 1968 by a group of American and British investors as Mariculture Limited, the farm was initially a facility used to raise the Green Sea Turtle for commercial purposes. By raising the turtle in a farming operation, the investors could raise turtle-meat for consumption without depleting the wild population of the species. Still in operation as a farm that breeds and raises turtles in order to sell product, the Cayman Turtle Farm has also become a research center and tourist attraction. Currently, the farm is a conservation project as well as the largest land-based attraction in the Cayman Islands. The turtle farm welcomes more than 500,000 visitors annually. With the farm becoming successful in breeding and researching the Green Sea Turtle as well as the Kemp's ridley sea turtle, the farm became one of the most successful tourist attractions in the Caymans by the turn of the 21st century. The farm is 23 acres and featured predators, birds, caiman, and other creatures in addition to turtles. In 2001, however, a severe setback to the success of the farm as an attraction and breeding and research facility located next to the sea occurred on November 4, 2001, when large waves generated by Hurricane Michelle inundated the facility. The hurricane was located 90 miles southwest of Grand Cayman and produced little wind, but the waves washed turtles of all sizes from hatchlings to 600 pound adults out to sea. Cayman residents responded to help rescue the turtles and many were saved at the time. For months thereafter, the yellow-tagged turtles from the farm were spotted around the island for following Hurricane Michelle. 75% of the breeding turtles were lost. The farm's release and meat supply programs were reduced in an effort to build up the population following the event. As a result of the disaster, the Cayman Islands government conceived a new vision for the farm when the breeding pond was relocated across West Bay Road from the current facility. The new and more modern facility was far enough away from the sea that it would no longer be in danger of high seas such as had been experienced during the 2001 hurricane season. As well, the new park became an expanded facility to include a nature park. The new tourist facility was named Boatswain's Beach. Following the expansion, the entire park contained 23 acres that included a nature trail and aviary as well as a reef lagoon where visitors could snorkel with native fish and other local sea life, including the Green Sea Turtle. A fresh water lagoon and waterfall was also included in addition to a predator tank where reef sharks would habitate. Visitors were still allowed entry to the areas around the turtle breeding and feeding tanks. In 2010 the facility changed its name from Boatswain's Beach to Cayman Turtle Farm: Island Wildlife Encounter and in 2012 it added a water slide feature to its fresh water lagoon. The Cayman Turtle Farm is the only facility of its kind in the world. It is also the only facility to have achieved the 2nd generation of sea turtles bred in captivity. It was also the first facility to successfully breed the endangered Kemp's Ridley turtle in captivity. Approximately 100 scientific papers have been presented or published based on work in collaboration with researchers at Cayman Turtle Farm. The largest turtle at the facility is Sparky, a 70-year old female that weighs about 550 pounds. While on his maritime travels, Christopher Columbus, when coming across the Cayman Islands in 1503, called the islands Las Tortugas, because of the abundance of Green Sea Turtles found there. During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Cayman Islands became a stopping point for sea vessels sailing the Caribbean Sea in need of food; the turtles caught in the Caymans were taken aboard ship and kept alive as a source of fresh meat. As settlements and towns on the islands were established over time, turtling became a way of survival and means of income in the Caymans. By the 19th century, however, the turtle population around the islands was near depleted and commerce centered around the Green Sea Turtle shifted to the Caribbean off the coast of Nicaragua in Central America.
The Turtle Farm, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
On the Grand Cayman, you can actually play with sea turtles.
Turtle Farm - Grand Cayman
All ages and sizes of sea turtles at the turtle farm in Grand Cayman
Grand Cayman Turtle Farm 2017
Can’t Hold Turtles at Grand Cayman Islands Turtle Farm
The Cayman Turtle Centre is a conservation facility and tourist attraction located in the West Bay district of the Cayman Islands. First established in 1968 as the Cayman Turtle Farm by a group of American and British investors, the facility was initially used to breed the endangered green sea turtle for commercial purposes. By raising the turtles in a farming operation, the turtle meat could be produced for local consumption without depleting the wild population of the species.
Although still in operation as a farm for raising turtles in order to sell product, the Cayman Turtle Centre has been developed into an important research project and conservation facility. It is now also the largest land-based tourist attraction in the Cayman Islands and welcomes more than 500,000 visitors annually.
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