Want to see Green Monkeys? You can in Barbados

February 2011

Barbados Wildlife Reserve

Travel north to the parish of St. Peter and you'll find the Barbados Wildlife Reserve. Much different (and better) than a zoo, the Wildlife Refuge presents a unique opportunity to discover and enjoy animals in their own natural environment. Here guests can enjoy witnessing, up close, the famous green monkeys; a variety of birds including parrots, flamingoes and peacocks; a collection of reptiles including iguanas and tortoises; plus several non-native animals including the Brocket Deer, agouti and caiman. Admission to the Refuge also grants entrance to the adjoining Grenade Hall Forest and Signal Station.

Cherry Tree Hill

Offering a spectacular view of the island's scenic "Scotland District" and the Atlantic coast beyond, Cherry Tree Hill in the parish of St. Andrew (appropriately the Patron Saint of Scotland) is a must see for any visitor to the island. Named for the cherry trees that once dominated the hillside, today visitors will find an impressive grove of mahogany trees that were introduced to the island in 1763. This beautiful locale is also a part of the St. Nicholas Abbey plantation, which is one of only three Jacobean mansions in the Western Hemisphere.

Needham's Point

Located on the southwest tip of Barbados, and at the southern end of Carlisle Bay, is where you'll find the historic Needham's Point area. Famed for its calm waters and stunning beaches, Needham's Point is a favourite destination for both locals and visitors. Aside from the many recreational pursuits that the area provides, Needham's Point is also a significant historic area that includes many military buildings from the early 19th century as well as Drill Hall and St. Anne's Fort whose construction dates from 1704, plus the Military Cemetery, which was first used in 1780.

Blackmans Gully

Travel along the east coast of Barbados through St. Joseph Parish, and you're certain to discover Blackmans Gully. Part of an island-wide series of gullies - and an integral part of the ecosystem - Blackmans Gully is home to a variety of flora and fauna. Most notably our famous green monkeys and many plants celebrated for their medicinal properties. But perhaps the most prominent feature of the area is Blackmans Bridge - an impressive limestone boulder structure that was built around 1682.