WILDLIFE
DISCOVERY
Sanctuary Bay’s unique location, connected to the open ocean, is the perfect habitat for Bahamian wildlife.
MEET THE ANIMALS
MARINE LIFE
The Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin is one of the ocean’s most captivating creatures, renowned for its intelligence, playful nature, and remarkable adaptability.
FUN FACT
A Bottlenose Dolphin can jump up to a height of 6 meters (20 feet) in the air!
Tursiops Truncatus
Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin
01 SIGNATURE WHISTLES
Each dolphin has a unique whistle that acts like a "name." They use these whistles to identify themselves and communicate with other dolphins.
02 ECHOLOCATION
They "see" with sound! Dolphins emit sound waves that bounce off objects and return, allowing them to map their surroundings in detail, even in the dark.
Exotic Bird Life
Parrots and Cockatoos are vibrant, intelligent birds known for their playful personalities, social nature, and remarkable ability to communicate and mimic sounds.
FUN FACT
Many parrot species form strong monogamous bonds with their mates and will stay together for life.
ARA ARARAUNA
Parrots
01 APPEARANCE
01 Parrots are known for their brightly colored feathers, intelligence, and ability to mimic sounds. With more than 400 species worldwide, these birds are mostly found in tropical and subtropical regions.
02 VOCAL ABILITY
Known for their exceptional ability to mimic sounds and human speech, parrots communicate through a range of vocalizations.
FUN FACT
Many parrot species form strong monogamous bonds with their mates and will stay together for life.
CACATUA ALBA
COCKATOOS
01 SOCIAL BIRDS
Cockatoos are highly intelligent and thrive on interaction with humans and other birds. Cockatoos are famous for their striking crest of feathers, which they can raise or lower to express excitement, curiosity, or surprise.
02 CHATTERBOXES
Known for their loud calls and distinctive whistles, cockatoos are very vocal and use a variety of sounds to communicate their emotions. Cockatoos are famous for their striking crest of feathers, which they can raise or lower to express excitement, curiosity, or surprise.
TORTOISES
The African Sulcata Tortoise is one of the most fascinating land reptiles, known for its impressive size, resilience, and slow, steady pace.
FUN FACT
The temperature of the nest determines the sex of the hatchlings. Warmer nests tend to produce females while cooler nests tend to produce males.
CENTROCHELYS
AFRICAN SULCATA TORTOISE
01 LARGEST SPECIES
The African Sulcata tortoise, the largest species in Africa, is known for its impressive size and distinctive, rugged appearance. These tortoises are known for their impressive longevity, often living 50 years or more in the wild, with some individuals even reaching over 100 years in captivity.
02 BURROWING EXPERTS
Sulcata tortoises are excellent diggers and can create burrows that are up to 10 feet long! These burrows help them stay cool in the hot desert sun and provide protection from predators.