Topic: Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park
Mystery Taiwanese racing pigeon turns up in Cayman
A pigeon with ankle bands from Taiwan was discovered in the Botanic Park. How it got there is a complete mystery.
Orchid fans turn up early for Botanic Park’s annual Orchid Show & Sale
Hundreds of orchid fans descended upon Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park at the weekend for the 2026 Orchid Show & Sale.
Pic of the week: Friendly Forrest
This photo, taken by visiting professional photographer Leah Gray, shows the blue iguana named ‘Forrest’ in the Blue Iguana Conversation Facility at Queen Elizabeth...
Exploring nature with kids on Grand Cayman
Recently, we embarked on two nature-filled adventures that allowed our children to experience the wild beauty of Grand Cayman up close: A visit to the Cayman Parrot Sanctuary in East End and a day at The Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park.
Family Fun Day lives up to its name at the Botanic Park
Families came to the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park on Sunday 25 Jan. for the Family Fun Day presented by the Garden Club of Grand Cayman
Native plants at Botanic Park get £50,000 grant from UK
Cayman's native plant population at Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park has received a $53,000 boost thanks to grant funding from the UK government to help biodiversity.
Author of ‘Breezy the Blue Iguana’ calls for responsible pet ownership
News of the sudden death of Breezy the blue iguana has left United Kingdom-based author David Roth and his family distraught.
Dog attack kills beloved blue iguana from children’s book
A well-known blue iguana, Breezy, has died from a dog attack. The iguana was found dead at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park.
Orchid show attracts appreciative crowds
The Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park was filled with excitement over the weekend with hundreds of people flocking to the grounds for the annual...
Penguins and reindeer to make appearance at Botanic Park for Christmas
There will some cute additions to the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park over the Christmas and New Year period, as local gardeners have put their talents and skills to work creating unique decorations of penguins and reindeer made from natural materials.
Cayman welcomes new batch of blue iguana babies
Cayman's blue iguana population has increased by 18 with the recent hatching of the first clutch of the nesting season.
Botanic Park closed due to hurricane damage
The Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park will be closed until Tuesday after suffering damage to several large trees following the passage of Hurricane Beryl Thursday.
Wild banana orchid blooms for the world at Smithsonian Gardens
Cayman’s iconic national flower, the wild banana orchid, is now on display for visitors to enjoy this summer at the Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection.
Hatching a plan for Cayman’s blue dragons
Having brought the blue iguana back from the brink of extinction, Blue Iguana Conservation plans to enhance its facilities to further that mission, particularly with the addition of a new hatchery.
Botanic Park installs permanent survey plots for conservation with UK Overseas Territories’ funding
If you have walked the Woodland Nature Trail at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park in the last year or two you may have noticed the series of white stakes along one side of the trail. The stakes mark the corners of one hundred permanent survey plots that are being used to document the biodiversity of the natural woodland.
In photos: An Easter of bunnies, eggs, camping and fun in Cayman
Brilliant sunshine and sea breezes ensured that this year's long Easter weekend enticed campers to the local beaches, water-sports enthusiasts to the ocean, and families to the many outdoor festive events throughout the islands.
New local gin will help raise funds for blue iguana conservation
Cayman's Blue Iguana population is getting a helping hand at survival through the creation of a specially crafted local gin named in its honour.
Orchid Show this weekend
Stunning orchids of all kinds will be on display and for sale at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park over the weekend of 25-26 March.
Vandalism of statue ‘disturbing’
The deliberate spoiling of public places by wanton destruction, even graffiti, is very un-Caymanian and should be strongly discouraged.
Concrete creatures find forever home at Botanic Park
Anyone who happened to be in North Side Sunday afternoon might have spotted a herd of concrete creatures making their way to new stomping grounds at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park.
QEII Botanic Park 5K to raise funds for Children’s Garden
The public is invited to join the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park’s 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, 17 July, starting at 6:30am.
This will be a...
Botanic Park’s iconic blue iguana statue beheaded
The iconic blue iguana statue at the entrance of the Queen Elizabeth II Botanical Park was badly damaged by unknown vandals on Sunday, 27 March.
Local attractions ‘excited’ for return of cruise shippers
Local attractions like the Turtle Centre and Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park have kicked preparations into high gear as Cayman gets ready to welcome its first cruise ship in two years on Monday.
Botanic Park gets a Christmassy makeover
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas as the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, where the Cayman Islands Garden Club has been continuing its annual tradition of creating decorations made from nature and displaying them around the park for the whole family to enjoy.
Pedro St James reopens to public after ‘extensive clean-up’
Cayman's historic site Pedro St. James has reopened to the public after suffering damage caused by the passage of Tropical Storm Grace; however, its sister tourist attraction, the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, remains closed indefinitely.
Botanic Park, businesses still dealing with post-Tropical Storm Grace damage
Clean-ups are continuing across Grand Cayman as debris left in the wake of Tropical Storm Grace remains to be cleared in some areas.
Orchid thieves swipe recovering blooms from Botanic Park
Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park have issued an appeal for the return of two ‘Chocolate Orchids’ recently stolen from the attraction's Orchid Boardwalk.
Botanic Park hosts Family Fun Day
The upcoming public holiday weekend hails the arrival of Family Fun Day, an annual event held at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, in...
Stamps showcase Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park
The Cayman Islands Postal Service's latest stamp issue highlights the flora and fauna of the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park.
Update: Planning board approves hydroponic farm application
A company called Botanic Farms is seeking planning permission to open a hydroponic farm, which will include a shop, storage and packaging areas, greenhouse buildings and water tanks.
Artist’s nests at Botanic Park not just for the birds
Artist Tansy Maki has created some spectacular murals and sculptures that can be seen throughout Cayman.
Blue iguana warden leaves a lasting impression
The Costa Rican native, who has been the head warden of blue iguanas at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park since 2009, is retiring from his job, but is certainly not resting on his laurels.
Inspired by good news
Friday’s Compass (17 July) was one of the most uplifting and encouraging papers I have ever read. Of course, we are all delighted with...
National Attractions set to reopen on Constitution Day
More COVID-19 restrictions lifted on Sunday, allowing for summer camps to begin and indoor dining to be allowed at restaurants.
Families looking to get out...
Orchid sale for flora lovers
The Cayman Islands Orchid Society, together with the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park, is presently taking orders for an extraordinary selection of exotic orchids...
Family Fun Day raises funds for Children’s Garden
More than 1,100 visitors descended on the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park for its annual Family Fun Day, which raised at least $7,000 for the park’s new Children’s Garden.
Garden Club to hold Family Fun Day
The Garden Club of Grand Cayman will hold its annual Family Fun Day at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park on Sunday, 26 Jan.
Lumber from Cayman’s airport A-frame finds new home
In 2017, new security regulations meant the open-air gallery had to be permanently enclosed, so the iconic cedar wood ‘A’ frame, which had stood in place for more than 35 years, was torn down and replaced with glass, steel beams and iron rods.
However, not all the wood was destined for the scrap pile. The Cayman Islands Airports Authority teamed up with McAlpine Ltd. to donate several large pieces of the lumber to make benches for the Children’s Garden at Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park.
Groundwork begins for 2020-2025 blue iguana recovery plan
Work has started on laying the foundation for the National Trust’s 2020-2025 Species Recovery Plan for Cayman’s blue iguana. The Trust, in a media statement Tuesday, said it held its first comprehensive planning exercise for the initiative through an intensive three-day workshop recently.
Botanic Park to close for day of culling
For the first time, the management of the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park is seeking official help to cull green iguanas.
Children’s Garden Grow Zone completed
The Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park’s Children’s Garden now has a ‘Grow Zone’.
Cayman’s wild banana orchid in full bloom
Cayman’s national flower, the wild banana orchid, is blooming ‘en masse’ at Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park.
Botanic Park gets picture of blue iguana and Prince Charles
A framed picture of Prince Charles, 70, carefully stroking a rare blue iguana has been presented to the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park by Pinnacle Media.
Orchid Show ready to bloom this weekend
The Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park and the Cayman Islands Orchid Society are inviting the public to the annual Orchid Show and Fundraising Sale this weekend.
National Trust to hold birding tour
The National Trust for the Cayman Islands is inviting families to take part in an ‘intimate birding tour’ through the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park this weekend.
Prince Charles and Camilla begin Caribbean tour
The Caribbean tour of Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, is under way, with the royal couple spending Tuesday on the beaches of Barbados on their way to Cayman next week.
Botanic Park Family Fun Day
Are you looking for something fun to do with the family while getting them out into the fresh air? The Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park has just the answer when it hosts its annual Family Fun Day, in partnership with the Garden Club of Grand Cayman.
Garden Club spreads festive cheer at Botanic Park
Members of the Cayman Garden Club decorated the gardens of the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park and spread some festive cheer on Tuesday.
Work begins on education center for Botanic Park Children’s Garden
The Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park has started construction of the Rotary Education Centre on the site of its newest attraction, the Children’s Garden.
Captive-bred parrots released into the wild at Botanic Park
Four colorful Cayman parrots were released into the wild at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park Colour Garden on Saturday.
Botanic children’s park receives $20,000 from Clarke
The Children’s Garden at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park in North Side is the recipient of US$20,000 from Clarke’s One For Tomorrow Next Gen Award program.
Exotic and native trees on display at Botanic Park
Go for the blue iguanas. Stay for the exotic trees.
World’s largest orchid in bloom at Botanic Park
A Grammatophyllum speciosum, believed to be the largest species of orchid in the world, is flowering at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park.
Blue iguanas released into Botanic Park
Twelve blue iguanas were released back into the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park on Thursday, doubling the park’s resident population and signaling the end of a long journey.
Rotary to help build Botanic Park’s children’s center
The Rotary Clubs of the Cayman Islands are partnering with the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park to develop the park’s Children’s Education Centre. At a presentation ceremony at Rotary Central Cayman in Centennial Park in George Town on Saturday, June 30, the three local Rotary Clubs jointly committed $150,000 to help construct the facility.
Blue iguanas near milestone number in wild
Cayman’s blue iguana population is healthy and poised to reach a round number milestone in its renaissance from the threat of near-extinction. The Blue Iguana Recovery Program will release its 1,000th specimen into the wild at some point this summer, accomplishing a rare victory in the field of species conservation.
Cayman National sponsors Botanic Park
Cayman National, which is sponsoring the Botanic Park’s Children’s Garden project, recently made a donation toward constructing the Water Play Zone feature of the site.
Orchid Show continues to grow
Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park’s Annual Orchid Show and plant sale was a huge success on Saturday.
Weekender Spotlight
Weekender Editor Vicki Wheaton shares the weekend's top events, including the return of the Botanic Park's Orchid Show and Off the Beaten Track at Tiki Beach. Looking for something different? Stay tuned to hear about touring Cayman's magical mangroves.
Orchids are in bloom at Botanic Park this weekend
There’s nothing like the beauty of nature surrounding you, and where better to truly appreciate it than the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park? Every year, the park celebrates those most glorious of flowers: orchids.
Orchid Show, plant sale return to Botanic Park
The Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park and Cayman Islands Orchid Society are hosting the Annual Orchid Show and plant sale Saturday, Feb. 24, and Sunday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
National Geographic touts Cayman’s hidden charms
It may only be 26 miles from end to end, but Grand Cayman and its charms were significant enough for a National Geographic publication to recommend an island road trip to its readers.
$1,500 donated to Children’s Garden
Members of the public and companies continue to donate money toward the creation of a Children’s Garden at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park.
Boy donates birthday money to Children’s Garden
For the second consecutive year, 9-year-old Kaz Conolly Basdeo has donated all the money he received at his birthday party to the Children’s Garden development at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park.
Bacteria linked to blue iguana deaths
Researchers in Grand Cayman are working to determine why 17 blue iguanas at Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park have fallen ill or died over the past two years. The mystery began in May 2015 when a Blue Iguana Recovery Program staff member discovered a blue iguana with signs of lethargy at the park.
EDITORIAL – Breach of Trust: Why no word about threat to blue iguanas?
For two years, we now know, the Blue Iguana Recovery Programme and local veterinarians have been identifying and treating infected animals. So why is the public only learning about it now?
Ground broken for Children’s Garden at Botanic Park
A dedicated garden for children is being created at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park in North Side. Park officials and politicians broke ground at the Children’s Garden on Wednesday. The garden covers almost an acre and is situated between the Visitor Centre and the Heritage Garden.
Botanic Park celebrates all things mango
Mangoes were the center of attention this month when the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park held its first mango fair. The event on July 1 was spearheaded by the Tourism Attraction Board to expand on the park’s annual tree sale.
Traditional Caymanian home open to public at Botanic Park
Rankine Heritage House, a Cayman sand yard home traditionally adorned with conch shells and white fences, is now open to the public at Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park for viewing. Visitors can walk through the Caymanian home, which is more than 100 years old, and experience what life was like in those days.
Botanic Park plant sale this weekend
This Saturday North Side’s Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park will be having a nursery sale just in time for the rainy season, which is rapidly approaching. The sale is being held to mark the end of Earth Month.
Students gain gardening insight
A group of students from Clifton Hunter High School made a study visit to the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park as part of their mini-gardens practical project last month.
New children’s garden taking shape at Botanic Park
The initial site preparations are nearly complete at the children’s garden at the Queen Elizabeth II Botanic Park in North Side. Workers from K.P. Heavy Equipment were wrapping up their work this week, setting the stage for the next phases of work to get under way.
