Barbados Wildlife Reserve

[AAAAmerican]

What way is best to tour the Barbados Wildlife Reserve ?

 

On the Queen Mary 2 it says this and is quite a lot ($$) , IMHO.

 

Duration: 2¾ hours

Explore the hidden depths of Barbados and experience a close encounter with some of its wildlife.

Description: Take in the beach views as you travel along the Spring Garden Highway towards the Barbados Wildlife Reserve. Once inside the Reserve you are in the animal’s kingdom as some of the creatures are free to wander as they please. It is a community devoted to man's love and respect for nature as well as to research and conservation. These animals are not tame, and unexpected noises may frighten them away. Stroll though the beautiful mahogany woods or take a seat on one of the benches and see what comes your way. Watch where you step, as you are certain to see some of the numerous tortoises that roam the reserve.

 

This tropical haven is home to many animals, reptiles, birds and of course the green monkey. Look out for these little creatures that have saved thousands of lives and are responsible for 70% of the world’s polio vaccines.

 

Refreshments will be offered before taking the return drive to Bridgetown, passing through sleepy country villages enjoying the scenery.

 

 

Note: Guests are advised that ground within the Reserve is uneven. Comfortable, flat, walking shoes are recommended. Please note that the animals do not all roam freely, they are all part of an ongoing conservation programme, and some are housed and caged.

 

 

 

Do youall know better ways there, what it really costs, and how much less?

 

[barbados]

The last time that I checked, the reserve was about US$12/pp entrance fee.

 

It's about a US$35-45 round trip taxi fare for up to four in the cab.

 

Is that cheaper than the ship's quoted price? ;)

[AAAAmerican]

Dear barbados,

 

Thank you very much.

 

The Cruise Line Ship-Trip shows a costing of $53.00 Adult and $ 29.00 Child (USD$)

 

 

Where is it located as well do they have a Internet Site URL ?

 

Is the DATA correct below the Map ?

 

 

 

Official Name Barbados

 

Population 264,000

 

Capital City Bridgetown (99,000)

 

Official Currency Barbados Dollar

 

Religions Protestant, others

 

Population 284,589

 

Land Area 430 sq km (166 sq miles)

 

Latitude/Longitude 13º 10N, 59º 32W

 

Highest Point Mt. Hillaby 1,102 ft. (336m)

 

 

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The last time that I checked, the reserve was about US$12/pp entrance fee.

 

It's about a US$35-45 round trip taxi fare for up to four in the cab.

 

Is that cheaper than the ship's quoted price? ;)

[Diana68]

I love the wildlife reserve! The first time that we went there(20 years ago), we just got a cab at the pier, he took us on an island tour, and when I expressed an interest in the monkeys, he took us there. Three years ago we went back to the reserve on a private tour through Glory Tours. We did a lot of other things in our day tour too, Harrisons Cave, swam with turtles,... they have a lot of tours to choose from. :D