Step into the last great mangrove of Barbados to wander along peaceful trails, meet colorful birds, check out reptiles, fish and ducks, and discover the magic of an ecosystem that thrives just minutes from the coast!
This 35-acre sanctuary is not only a haven for wildlife but is one of the last remaining mangrove ecosystems in the Caribbean.

🦜 Bird Aviary: A Splash of Color and Charm

Step into the Gully Aviary and you’ll find yourself surrounded by a kaleidoscope of feathers. Here, parrots from across the Americas swoop and perch in a lively display of color, curiosity, and charm.

The colorful Sun Parakeets are especially friendly and you can even feed them by hand for an up-close experience of a lifetime!

🦀 Wetland Wildlife: Creatures Great and Small

As you wander the scenic mile-long trail, nature walks beside you. Peer into the mangrove waters and you'll spot shimmering tarpons gliding below the surface, while ducks and coots drift lazily across the shallows and turtles forage near the banks.
With its bold beak and confident strut, the Common Gallinule adds a splash of color to the sanctuary’s shallows.
Insects and butterflies flutter about, quietly pollinating plants and keeping the food chain thriving, while Gary the Gander rules the roost and is followed by adoring fans - feathered and human!

At the Mongoose & Monkey Haven, meet the michevious mongoose gang and learn the story of rescued green monkeys.

Sharp-eyed visitors will spot sun-bathing iguanas, and really observant nature lovers may even spy an elusive crab or an always-on-the-move hummingbird!

🐍 Rept-Isle

Rept-Isle beckons with a world of scales & tails! This corner of the sanctuary is home to reptiles and amphibians ranging from sleek snakes and curious geckos to lizards, toads, and even scorpions.

These cold-blooded creatures will thrill some visitors, and are great for kids who love creepy-crawlies, but if just the thought of it makes YOUR blood run cold then skip this stop and hang out with Gary for a while.

🦅 Feathers in Flight: A Haven for Birds

Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary hums with life! From graceful herons and darting sandpipers, majestic ospreys and delicate plovers, to the proud Barbados bullfinch and the curious Caribbean coot, these wetlands are a gathering place for birds of every feather.

The Migratory Bird Zone highlights the sanctuary's vital role as a rest stop along the Atlantic Flyway, where migratory species enjoy a deserved rest and feed on small fish, crustaceans, and insects. Thanks to Barbados’ Wild Birds Protection Act, these winged travelers - along with their native cousins - enjoy a safe haven to feed, nest, and thrive.

✨ The Star of the Show: The Mangrove

Every step through Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary brings you deeper into a living tapestry - and at its heart are the mangroves. These remarkable trees are the backbone of the wetland, shaping the shoreline and sheltering its residents.

Red Mangroves stretch their roots into the water’s edge, anchoring the land and creating safe nurseries for young fish, crabs, and snails. Further inland, White Mangroves thrive with a quiet superpower - they filter salt from the water through tiny glands on their leaves, helping the ecosystem stay balanced and healthy.

Lake Tarpon, with its brackish blend of fresh and salt water, teems with aquatic life. From the Serenity Point lookout, you’ll enjoy sweeping views across the lake and treeline — powerful binoculars at the ready for a closer look at the sanctuary’s feathered residents.

Elegant herons nest and rest on foliage in the heart of the lake and soar above lake’s surface - the Great Blue, Great Egret, Little Blue, and Snowy Egret all make their homes here.

In the shaded inner waters, coots, ducks, and rails ripple the surface as they swim, wade, and forage - a tranquil ballet of waterfowl in motion.

Benches throughout invite you to stop and enjoy the sights and sounds, while colorful information boards educate and entertain as they share the sanctuary’s secrets.

🐦 Visiting The Sanctuary

Opening Hours
Wednesday to Saturday: 9am to 4:30pm
Sunday: 10am to 5:30pm
Mondays & Tuesdays: closed

Most visitors spend approx. 1½ to 2 hours exploring the sanctuary.

Entrance Fees
Local and Caricom Rate
     Bds $30 adult
     Bds $15 child age 3-12
     free child 2 and under

Visitor Day Pass
     US $40 adult
     US $7.50 child age 3-12
     free child 2 and under

You may pay at the entrance or book ahead at graemehall.com.

Contact The Sanctuary
📞 Call (246) 435-9727
📧 Email info@graemehall.com
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🌞 Eco Tourism

As a premier eco-tourism attraction, Graeme Hall Nature Sanctuary offers a chance to immerse yourself in the tranquility of nature while learning about the critical role mangroves play in coastal protection and climate resilience.

The Graeme Hall Swamp is the only Ramsar-designated wetland in Barbados. Countries that are party to the Ramsar Convention, including Barbados, commit to the conservation and wise use of all wetlands within their territory.

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