Since Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park opened in 1994, it has acquired a reputation as a world-class facility, for its stunning native gardens and bounty of wildlife.

More than 60 acres of flora and fauna await exploration at the Botanic Park, which is just a 30-minute drive from George Town.

The most famous inhabitants of the breathtaking Botanic Park are the rare and extraordinary Blue Iguanas. The gardens are home to these beautiful creatures, and you may just encounter one on your tour.

There are different areas to discover at the Botanic Park, each with its own personality. The Heritage Garden showcases the plants that have played a role in Cayman’s past, such as medicinal plants and silver thatch palms. The Colour Garden is a vibrant garden featuring all the colours of the rainbow, with open spaces and native wooded areas.

The Woodland Trail, at less than a mile long, is a comfortable walk and passes through a variety of habitats that contain Cayman’s native flora.

Among many treasures, the three-acre lake is a habitat for aquatic birds and, of course, the Orchid Garden is a wonder to behold.

But it is not just the plants that will delight. The Botanic Park is home to a bounty of butterflies. Cayman has 56 species, five of which are so rare that they are only found in the islands. See how many you can discover.

After touring the Botanic Park, explore the Visitor Centre and Gift Shop for special souvenirs of your new, blue friends.