Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre, Garden and zoo in Nassau, Bahamas
The gardens extend across 4 acres of tropical terrain, featuring native plants and housing more than 135 animals from 60 different species.
Jamaican horticulturalist Hedley Edwards established the gardens in 1937, naming them Ardastra from Latin words meaning striving towards the stars.
The facility maintains a successful breeding program for Caribbean flamingos, which now perform synchronized walks as part of daily presentations.
Visitors can participate in interactive experiences with animals, including tortoise feeding sessions and encounters with colorful lory parrots.
The conservation center maintains three endangered Bahamian boa constrictors and offers specialized programs for young nature enthusiasts through summer camps.
Location: New Providence
GPS coordinates: 25.07593,-77.36211
Latest update: March 12, 2025 20:38
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