Gardens & Habitats

Opened in 2010, the Orchid Boardwalk is a striking 600‑foot raised walkway that winds through native woodland habitat. The naturally high humidity of this environment creates ideal conditions for epiphytes, including the Park’s diverse collection of orchids and bromeliads.

A vibrant space designed to inspire curiosity, learning, and play, the Children’s Garden features the Rotary Schoolhouse, interactive tunnels, oversized animal sculptures, a discovery tower, the CNB splash pad, the Greenlight RE grow zone and so much more.

Heritage Garden is home to the historic Rankine House, an authentic Caymanian dwelling dating back to the early 1900s and once owned by Mr. Julius Rankine of East End.

Opened on 24 July 2013, the Xerophytic Garden showcases a striking collection of cacti and drought-tolerant plants adapted to thrive in dry conditions.

The Colour Garden is designed as an informal landscape where visitors can stroll through a vibrant, ever-changing display of floral beauty. Plantings are thoughtfully arranged by colour, beginning with soft pinks and flowing through red, orange, yellow, white, blue, purple, and lavender.

Originally a natural Buttonwood wetland, this area was transformed into a scenic three-acre lake that now supports a rich diversity of birdlife, native flora and fauna, and valuable wetland habitat, while enhancing the neighbouring Colour Garden.

The Woodland Trail offers visitors a rare opportunity to explore Cayman’s natural forest, much of which is otherwise difficult to access. This scenic, looped trail is just under one mile long and begins behind the Visitor Centre and can be comfortably walked an alternative entrance is through the Palm Walk.

The National Trust for the Cayman Islands began its work to save the endangered Blue Iguana (Cyclura lewisi) shortly after its formation in 1987