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Sloth, Monkey & Macaw Sanctuary

New experience·Mayan Eden Nature Reserve, Roatan

Highlights

  • — Hold a rescued two-toed sloth in its open habitat
  • — Spend time with capuchin monkeys, who often climb onto willing shoulders
  • — Hand-feed scarlet macaws inside the aviary
  • — Meet a kinkajou — the "honey bear" of Central America
  • — Visit the iguana enclosure and tropical bird sanctuary
  • — Air-conditioned private transfer from your cruise pier and back

The experience

For many guests, this is the most memorable three hours of their cruise. Mayan Eden is a protected nature reserve set into the hills above French Harbour, home to a small population of rescued and rehabilitated wildlife — many of which had been kept illegally as pets before finding refuge here.

Your guide leads you through the reserve at an unhurried pace. The sloths are first: gentle, slow, and curious. Most guests are invited to hold one, supported by your guide, while it nestles against your shoulder. The capuchin monkeys are next — bright, social, and entirely willing to perch on a hat or arm in exchange for a piece of fruit.

Inside the open-air aviary, scarlet macaws will land on outstretched arms to take seeds from your hand. A short trail brings you to the kinkajou habitat, then the iguana enclosure where children can feed the resident iguanas a length of leafy greens.

Throughout, your guide narrates the conservation story — how each animal arrived, the laws now protecting them, and why Roatan's sanctuary work matters for the wider Bay Islands ecosystem.

The day, hour by hour

  1. Reception at the pier
    Within fifteen minutes of arrival, your guide receives you at the cruise terminal exit.
  2. Private transfer to Mayan Eden
    A twenty-five minute drive through French Harbour and into the eastern hills.
  3. Sloth experience
    Meet the resident sloths and, if comfortable, hold one for a photograph.
  4. Capuchin monkey enclosure
    Spend time with the troop in their open-roof habitat.
  5. Macaw & bird aviary
    Hand-feed scarlet macaws and meet toucans, parrots and conures.
  6. Kinkajou & iguana habitat
    Visit the kinkajous and the iguana sanctuary before heading back.
  7. Return to your ship
    Delivered to the cruise gate, comfortably ahead of all-aboard.

Included

  • — Private transfer from your cruise pier
  • — Park entrance and all animal interactions
  • — Bilingual licensed guide
  • — Bottled water
  • — Photo opportunities throughout

Not included

  • — Lunch at the park café ($10–15)
  • — Souvenirs from the gift shop
  • — Professional photo package (optional, ~$25)
  • — Gratuities (entirely at your discretion)

What to expect

  • — A maximum of twelve guests per departure
  • — Reception at Mahogany Bay or Coxen Hole pier
  • — Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
  • — Full refund if your ship is unable to dock
  • — Returned to your ship 60–90 minutes before all-aboard