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Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre

Chippingham Road, Nassau, Bahamas
Description: This 5 acre garden, zoo and conservation center is home to 50 exhibits housing anything from flamingos and macaws to monkeys and large cats. One of the center’s highlights is the Flamingo Encounter, where trained flaming...Read More
  • #2 most popular
    thing to do in Nassau
  • Avg. User Rating:
    4 out of 5 stars

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Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre Reviews

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Most Fun you Can Have Standing on One Leg!

  • 5 out of 5 stars by n2dwoods from New York, New York
  • March 23, 2025
Most Fun you Can Have Standing on One Leg!
Quote: Ardastra Zoo and Gardens is a hidden gem among the tourist attractions in Nassau in the Bahamas. Tucked off of a side road lies a quiet and friendly zoo. To get there, you can take one of the colectivos (unmarked white van that works as a public... Read the full Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre review
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Ever Dreamed of Having Big Bird Sit on your Head?

  • 5 out of 5 stars by NancyK P from New Haven, Connecticut
  • March 2, 2025
Ever Dreamed of Having Big Bird Sit on your Head?
Quote: I recommend taking a 25 minute flight on Pineapple Air to Nassau Intl Airport, rent a car and drive to the zoo. This is not complicated. Everything went smoothly for us. This is more of an aviary than a zoo. The non-birds look rather sad confined to... Read the full Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre review

From journal Brief Escape to Sunny Eluethera

The Reviews Are True

  • 3 out of 5 stars by LOIT from Lakeville, Minnesota
  • January 30, 2025
Quote: We have been to the Gardens several times over the years and you can get closer to the animals than at most any US zoo ( but remember if you get bit this is NOT the US and you probably won't win if you sue!)The other reviews sum up the zoo pretty... Read the full Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre review

Ardastra Gardens Zoo and Conservation Center

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Dark Empress from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • September 25, 2025
Ardastra Gardens Zoo and Conservation Center
Quote: It’s such amazing and serene place, if you love flowers and exotic birds this is the place for you. The monkeys were so cute and fun to watch, the children loved them. Warning, some of the birds do walk around the park freely, like the peacocks.... Read the full Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre review

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Ardastra Gardens Zoo and Conservation Center

  • 4 out of 5 stars by jlmadnick from Derry, New Hampshire
  • August 30, 2025
Ardastra Gardens Zoo and Conservation Center
Quote: ards Ardastra Gardens Zoo and Conservation Center Highly Recommended Chippenham Rd off West Bay st, Cable Beach 323-5806 $12 adults Ardastra Gardens is a 5 acre zoo, conservation center and botanical garden. There are a variety... Read the full Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre review

From journal Nassau, No Problem, Mahn

Ardastra Zoo and Gardens

  • 4 out of 5 stars by markhoge from Bridgeville, Pennsylvania
  • October 10, 2025
Quote: The zoo and gardens are very nice. It is a small place that will probably only take you two to three hours to thoroughly explore. Very relaxing and you get to see some rare animals.

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Ardastra Zoo and Gardens

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Watkinson1 from Romsey, United Kingdom
  • February 10, 2025
Quote: A good day out if you'd like a change from the beach. For a small fee, you can have your picture taken with a macaw and a cockatoo either perched on your head or on your arm. You can also watch the marching flamingos--it's the only place in the... Read the full Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre review

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Ardastra Gardens

  • 4 out of 5 stars by billmoy from Chicago, Illinois
  • September 25, 2025
Ardastra Gardens
Quote: Ardastra Gardens are a bit hidden away about one mile west of downtown Nassau. Ardastra is a bit smallish at about 5.5 acres in size, but it proudly bills itself as a zoo, botanical garden, and conservation center. With over 300 animals, Ardastra... Read the full Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre review

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Ardastra Gardens, Zoo & Conservation Centre

  • 4 out of 5 stars by azsunluvr from Mesa, Arizona
  • January 11, 2026
Ardastra Gardens, Zoo & Conservation Centre
Quote: Ardastra is very lush and tropical. It seems a rather steep price for the size of the zoo, but they certainly need the money! There are some great animals here. The lemurs are quite friendly and make adorable noises! The monkeys are curious. The... Read the full Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre review

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The Marching Flamingos of Ardastra Zoo

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Bruce from Bishop, California
  • February 26, 2025
The Marching Flamingos of Ardastra Zoo
Quote: This show is covered in the admission to Ardastra Gardens and Zoo. Put this in so I could show a few more pictures of the zoo. While none of this is earth shattering, it was news to me that you could train flamingos to march on command.

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