Nassau - Ardastra Gardens, Zoo, and Conservation Center

Best known as the home of the marching flamingos, the Ardastra Gardens, Zoo, and Conservation Center is set in five acres of tropical gardens. The flamingos have been trained to march in formation to commands like forward march and about face. The show is held three times daily at 10:30, 14:00 and 16:00 and there are opportunities for a few spectators to be photographed with the flock.

For the record Caribbean flamingos which live about 40 year in the wild, will live into their 60s in captivity. The largest flock in the Bahamas is on Great Inagua island.

This zoo specializes in the conservation of Caribbean species including the endangered Bahama Parrot and several species of iguanas.

This small zoo also has a good collection of wild cats such as jaguars, parrots and small mammals. It plays an important role in the education of local children. The gardens are well done and would warrant a visit in themselves.