Ardastra Gardens Zoo and Conservation Centre

Nearly 300 animals - Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs, Madagascar lemurs, monkeys, jaguars, reptiles and a vast array of birds - call Ardastra Gardens home, and some may share the walkways with you as you amble through the tranquil acreage. Although just a few miles from downtown Nassau, this place feels worlds away from the busy casinos and fast-paced nightlife of the islands. Time your visit so that you see the flock of trained flamingos, national bird of the Bahamas, march in unison. The attraction also schedules feeding times for its lorikeets, and guests are allowed to enter the screened aviary to hand feed the colorful birds - a great photo opp!