Barbados Wildlife Reserve

Lovely reserve where you can see monkeys and lot of other animals. There is also a forest nearby where you can take a very relaxing walk. Monkeys are everywhere, but we recommend to plan the visit when they are fed as you will have the chance to see more of them.

This was the best place i went was to see monkeys and just driving around with Omar was so much fun! He taught us a lot and he was very thorough. I didn't get to do the turtle swim which was a huge bummer but the mo keys were cool and all the outside animals. Like the tortoise and the peacock 🦚 was super cool. It poured rain so it was overcast but the ocean was still nice!

We had a fun time visiting the Barbados Wildlife Reserve! Animals: The reserve is home to a variety of animals, including Barbados green monkeys, tortoises, iguanas, parrots, macaws, lovebirds, deer, and caimans. Monkey Feeding Time: The monkeys are most abundant during the afternoon feeding time, which occurs daily at 2:00 PM. Admission Fee: Adults US$15, Children US$7.50. Be aware of the monkeys: While generally not aggressive, caution is advised, especially during feeding time. Do not try to mimic them, as this can make them uneasy.

Seeing all the tortoises and monkeys up close is very cool, but some of the animals (particularly the parrots) are in pretty sad enclosures, and feeding wild monkeys is ethically questionable. I wish they had more information about their alleged efforts to reduce human-monkey conflict; it's not at all clear how feeding monkeys amongst human onlookers would further that stated goal. I'm pretty conflicted about this one.

What a blast! We were the first ones to arrive, so we had no idea what to expect. First, we made our way to the watchtower and had a little adventure exploring it. It was so cool to see the old phone used to communicate with other towers across the island. You can see the ocean from the top floor. Next, we took a peaceful stroll through the woods on a path that had some stones slightly shifted by the trees and settling earth, but it was such a beautiful walk. Only recommended for those with good balance. It felt like we were in a jungle, with monkeys popping up around every corner! We never felt nervous, though, they were just hanging out, doing their thing. On our walk, we discovered a cave, with signs pointing the way, and learned that fruit bats hang out in there! We only saw one fly by, but definitely be cautious if you decide to go inside. Finally, we reached the monkey feeding area, and it was like a monkey party—there were probably a hundred of them munching on watermelon, sweet potatoes, and beets. You can get super close to them, but just remember, they’re wild animals. We even witnessed a little monkey drama, with a few fights, but for the most part, everyone was just chilling and enjoying their snacks. It was such an awesome experience!

If you like wildlife, it's perfect. Best visit time is 11 am to see the monkey feeding times. Wear shoes to avoid slipping.

Fantastic experience at the reserve. We went with a tour so unfortunately we didn’t get that much time there. The monkeys are adorable and so well behaved, they don’t mind us humans and just want to eat. The abundance of turtles is amazing

This was a great experience for the family. We saw an incredible amount of turtles and lots of monkeys, birds, reptiles, chicken and deer. It was a nice way to spend an hour or two. We also visited Grenade Hall Signal station which is on the other side of the parking lot. It was filled with trails for people of all abilities.