Turtles excursion

[bunzini]

Has anyone visited the turtle centre?  Curious if you found it worth while?

[Capt_BJ]

you checked the web site? https://www.turtle.ky/

 

Today it is more like a waterpark that has turtles but generally gets good reviews

 

the history of the place does bother some folks but that is long gone history .....

 

<the place was originally a turtle farm ... raising turtle for food .... talking 60's here. {my parents visited the farm in 1969} The Cayman government invested a lot of $$ into the project as in Cayman turtle was a staple food and many other islands too .... there was a market. Then the US banned turtle products and a major market was GONE. The 'farm' struggled along for many more years until eventually being reborn as a water park featuring turtles.  In the 'tween years there were turtle releases from breeding ... and food sales. Last time I was in Cayman you could still find a place or two with turtle on the menu ..... but it is unusual>

Edited November 14, 2022 by Capt_BJ

[bunzini]

I did check it and wondered since it did look more like a waterpark.  I guess I was hoping someone had been there and also hoping the park was more informative than waterpark.

[bjkTX]

We were there as part of a tour in December and it was actually quite interesting - although I have to admit the banter and ad libs from the tour guide helped a lot.  There really was a lot to see and experience and we saw very little to nothing that would make me think water park.  There were places people could get in the water as I recall (though very few did) but it wasn't a main attraction.  We are a couple of 70+ seniors and we enjoyed it - I think younger kids would as well 🙂

[thesnoopster2]

I walked on a few years ago.  It was across the street from the Dolphins.  I finished up and just walked over and didn't pay or anything.  Thought it was cool, but nothing earth shattering.

[39august]

So do they still sell turtles for food markets?  I ate turtle once many years ago and found it very good to my taste.