The Gumbalimba Park is the largest animal park on Roatan, with over 20 acres of beautiful botanical gardens, jungle canopy, and beach shoreline. Travelers are free to roam the grounds on their own or join in a guided tour with one of the park guide’s. The kids are surely to enjoy the pirate theme cave (museum) where they will learn some of the island’s history. At the lower level, guests have access to the pool, Gecko Cafe, and beach activity center. If you are a thrill seeker, make sure to add-on the Monkey Trail Canopy Zipline to your park admission. You can easily spend the entire day at Gumbalimba Park before returning to port for departure.
NOTE: Located in West Bay, approximately 20 minutes drive from Port of Roatan and 40 minutes from Mahogany Bay Cruise Port.
| Animals | Amenities | Attractions |
|---|---|---|
| Iguanas, White-face Capuchin Monkeys, Scarlet Macaws, Amazon Parrots, Sloths (Not Held) | Bathrooms, Showers, Restaurant, Pool, Beach, Gift Shop, Tour Assistance (Golf Cart) | Pirate Cave/Museum, Suspension Bridge, Watersports, Zipline |
At the top of Roatan’s dense canopy rainforest and hilly landscape, you will find the secluded Mayan Eden Eco Park. The hiking trails at this park offer spectacular views and Mayan culture artifacts (replicas) along the way. There are several suspension bridges and a canopy zip-line adventure (sold as add-on) for adrenaline seekers. The butterfly sanctuary is one of its kind in Central America. Here, butterflies and hummingbirds have learned to live together in harmony. If you are looking to trade touristy elements for a natural setting, this is the animal park for you.
NOTE: Located in Coxen Hole, approximately 15 minutes drive from Port of Roatan and 30 minutes from the Mahogany Bay Cruise Port.
| Animals | Amenities | Attractions |
|---|---|---|
| Agouti, White-face Capuchin Monkeys, Spider Monkeys, Scarlet Macaws, Amazon Parrots, Sloths, White-tail deer | Bathrooms, Gift Shop | Butterfly Sanctuary, Mayan Culture Artifacts (Replicas), Suspension Bridge, Hiking Trails, Zip-line Adventure |
AJ’s Monkeys & Sloths has gained popularity in recent years. The exotic animal park offers interactions with Sloths, Capuchin Monkeys, Scarlet Macaws, Amazon Parrots, and much more! Visitors can expect a relaxing atmosphere and memorable animal encounters at this location. This animal park is close to the Little French Key, an available add-on to any Little French Key package.
NOTE: Located in French Cay, approximately 15 minutes drive from Mahogany Bay Cruise Port and 35 minutes from the Port of Roatan. Closed Sundays.
| Animals | Amenities | Attractions |
|---|---|---|
| White-face Capuchin Monkeys, Scarlet Macaws, Amazon Parrots, Sloths, White-tail deer | Bathrooms, Snack Bar, Gift Shop | Animal encounters, Little French Key (nearby) |
Daniel’s Monkey & Sloth Hangout has gained popularity in recent years. This is due in part to their awesome service and close proximity to the Little French Key. The animal park is smaller than most, but the park guides make up for any short falls you may expect. The park has a small shoreline with views of the Caribbean to the south. A one-spot snorkel tour is also offered from this location and can be purchased as an add-on to the park admission during booking. To avoid crowds, it’s best you visit first thing in the morning when they open or early afternoon. If you purchase the Little French Key Combo, it’s recommended you visit the animal park first and spend the rest of the day at LFK before returning to port for departure.
NOTE: Located in French Cay, approximately 15 minutes drive from Mahogany Bay Cruise Port and 35 minutes from the Port of Roatan. Closed Sundays.
| Animals | Amenities | Attractions |
|---|---|---|
| Agouti, White-face Capuchin Monkeys, Spider Monkeys, Scarlet Macaws, Amazon Parrots, Sloths | Bathrooms, Showers, Gift Shop, Snack Bar | Animal Encounters, Snorkel Tour, Little French Key (Nearby) |
Bodden’s Monkey Business is one of Roatan’s original animal parks. This island attraction sits in a valley between two beautiful rainforest hilltops. The sloping landscape is perfect for their Mayan Jungle Canopy Zipline (add-on), with breathtaking views of the valley below and turquoise reef offshore. The park guides are excellent and informative on the various exotic animal species. There is a sitting area to take a break, a gift shop, and snack bar for refreshments. Thereafter, it’s well worth visiting West End and/or Half Moon Bay. Enjoy an entire day in paradise!
NOTE: Located in Sandy Bay, approximately 20 minutes drive from the Port of Roatan and 35 minutes from Mahogany Bay Cruise Center. Closed on Saturdays.
| Animals | Amenities | Attractions |
|---|---|---|
| Agouti, White-face Capuchin Monkeys, Spider Monkeys, Scarlet Macaws, Amazon Parrots, Sloths (till 11AM), White-tail deer | Bathrooms, Gift Shop, Snack Bar, Rest Area | Animal Encounters, Suspension Bridge (zip-line), Zip-line Adventure, West End & Half Moon Bay (Nearby) |
How To Choose A Roatan Animal Park?
Most cruise ship passengers prefer an animal park close to their port of call. However, others prefer an animal park that offers multiple activities or is closer to other island attractions. So, how do you choose an animal park? Well, if you are looking for an excursion solely for the animal encounter, I would pick the closest animal park to your port. The experience may vary slightly, but not enough to merit a 40 minutes drive across the island. Hopefully, our Top 5 Roatan Animal Park’s information will help you decide what Roatan animal park excursion to book.
| PORT OF ROATAN - Coxen Hole (Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, MSC, Celebrity) | MAHOGANY BAY CRUISE CENTER - Dixon Cove (Carnival, Princess, Holland America, etc..) |
|---|---|
| Gumbalimba Park, Manawakie Eco Nature Park, Mayan Eden Eco Park, Victor Bodden's Monkey Business | Manawakie Eco Nature Park (MENP), Daniel Johnson's Monkey & Sloth Hangout |
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