Visit the Hope Zoo in Kingston to learn about rare and protected species such as the Yellow Boa and Jamaican Iguana. Curator and National Geographic Explorer, Joey Brown, leads the friendly and knowledgeable team at Hope Zoo and will introduce you to the many furry, feathered, and scaled residents.
Swim with dolphins at Dolphin Cove in Ocho Rios and Montego Bay. On the South Coast, board a boat for the Black River Safari. The longest navigable river in Jamaica is home to the endangered American Crocodile and elusive West Indian Manatees. Your guide will bring you face to teeth with the river’s residents and teach you about the incredible biodiversity of this largest freshwater wetland ecosystem in Jamaica.
Along the north coast, turtle hatchings are an event. Every summer Leatherback and Hawksbill sea turtles come ashore to lay their eggs on the beaches. Local turtle conservation authorities protect the precious endangered marine life and work with hotels such as Jamaica Inn and Half Moon to organize activities around hatchings. You can plan your vacation around this truly magical experience as the tiny hatchlings emerge and make their way to the sea.
