Endangered blue iguanas are becoming more common throughout.

Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park

Opened in 1994, the attractions include a Color Garden that features primarily imported and hybrid plants of every hue.

Although many species are non-native, the pink, red, blue, orange and yellow exotics were added in response to the frequent visitor request to see "some color." Green becomes monotonous.

Native Cayman plants in an authentic setting are located in the adjacent Heritage Garden that includes a sand yard surrounding a restored, traditional cottage moved from East End.

These areas join the existing eight-tenths of a mile-long circular Nature Trail passing through rocky areas, swamps and highlands, each with their distinctive vegetation such as bromeliads, palms, cactus, ferns and hardwoods.

The Iguana Habitat featuring the endangered Grand Cayman Blue Iguana, which is almost extinct. However, the blue iguanas also roam free all over the park, especially near the Color Garden.

Plan on 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Admission fee.

Directions: Drive the coastal road in the direction of East End, turning left at the well-marked Frank Sound Road . Follow the signs to the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, located on the right. Open daily 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with the last entrance at 5:30. Contact: 345-947-3558. More info.

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