Nestled in lush tropical gardens, this charming Bahamian zoo showcases conservation efforts with interactive experiences and delightful flamingos, making it a family-friendly gem.
"The only zoo in the Bahamas started as a tropical garden and nature preserve in the 1950s. Over the years, Ardastra evolved, adding a conservation center for Caribbean flamingos and a small zoo containingbirds, reptiles, and mammals. The four-acre zoo is filled with the colors and fragrances of its tropical gardens, which feature paths through thetamarind, West Indies mahogany, and Indian tuliptrees, amid the abundant blooms of yellow elder, the national flower of the Bahamas, and frangipani. Visitors can see flamingos, iguanas, and lemurs, while enjoying interactive experiences like feeding the rainbow lorikeets and playing with the rabbits in the petting zoo."
"The only zoo in the Bahamas started as a tropical garden and nature preserve in the 1950s. Over the years, Ardastra evolved, adding a conservation center for Caribbean flamingos and a small zoo containingbirds, reptiles, and mammals. The four-acre zoo is filled with the colors and fragrances of its tropical gardens, which feature paths through thetamarind, West Indies mahogany, and Indian tuliptrees, amid the abundant blooms of yellow elder, the national flower of the Bahamas, and frangipani. Visitors can see flamingos, iguanas, and lemurs, while enjoying interactive experiences like feeding the rainbow lorikeets and playing with the rabbits in the petting zoo."
Botanical gardens and zoo-like atmosphere with plenty of birds, iguanas, monkeys, and turtles. It was not too crowded on our day, so it was easy to see everything that one would want to. The garden thing is a stretch for the large trees have signage, but not the bushes that were flowering. Fortunately, we had someone who has an app that if you take a picture will tell you the flowers name and there were lots of flowers that day. Overall, worthwhile and great for families.
Lucas Smith
Google
Beautiful small “zoo”. Most animals are rehabbing or there for conservation purposes. Friendly staff, fair price & good selection of animals and plants. Plus supports a good cause.
7$ tortoise feeding at 11:30am is recommended
Jake Pryor-Carr
Google
At first glance you won’t be impressed, but the guides and the interactive animals make all the difference. The Macaw and Parrots are great and the guides have such good stories about all the animals.
saidi nusura
Google
Nothing fancy for a zoo specially if you come from a major metropolis with one with diverse animals.
This is a small zoo suitable for small children. The flamingo show wasn't anything exuberant but okayish for my kids. Overall it's an okay experience.
Sondra Mendelsohn
Google
This place was wonderful! We walked from our cruise which took about 35 minutes. A group of children from a local camp were there, but otherwise we basically had the place to ourselves. The staff was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had the option to pet tortoises and snakes which was cool. Would highly recommend a visit.
Melissa Gilmore
Google
Ardastra was a cruise excursion in Nassau. Many of the animals are rescued. We took the tour and learned about them. The habitats make me a bit sad, but they are all beautiful creatures.
Veronica E
Google
All of the birds were delightful, but the flamingos made my day! The staff were so friendly and engaging, telling us about the various animals in their care as we walked around. Orchids blooming provided unexpected beauty. Loved the trumpeter hornbill! Spent just under 2 hours meandering on a cool day, only a handful of people there, which made it so enjoyable.
Sho V
Google
This is a hidden gem and lot of the tourists are not aware of . The flamingo show is highly recommended.