In view of the Hurricane Alert issued by the Cayman Islands Government, preparations are underway at Cayman Turtle Conservation and Education Centre to ensure that all visitors, staff and animals remain safe. The Centre will be closed to the public from 5pm on Friday 23^rd September and will remain closed until the all-clear is given by the Cayman Islands Government.

In preparation for the forecast weather conditions due to Tropical Depression Nine, which is forecast to strengthen in the coming days, necessary precautions are being put in place at the Centre.

“Following today’s announcement of a Hurricane Alert by the Cayman Islands Government, our dedicated crew members have been busy putting our disaster preparedness plan into action and ensuring our animals will be safe while the Centre is closed to the public.” Mr. Christopher Jackson, Acting Chief Executive Officer at Cayman Turtle Conservation and Education Centre, said.

“We are hoping that the storm will pass by the Cayman Islands with minimal impact, but in light of the severe weather warnings, we will be prepared.”

All necessary precautions, including ensuring sufficient stocks of food for all animals, have been put in place at the Centre, and the most vulnerable animals, such as the Cayman Parrots and several other species of birds in the Caribbean Free Flight Aviary, as well as the Peafowl of Peacock Island, will all be temporarily rehoused in safe and secure enclosures until the danger has passed. 

“We encourage members of the public, and visitors to the Cayman Islands, to follow our social media channels for further updates on our storm preparations, recovery and re-opening plans.” Mr. Jackson said.

As soon as the storm passes and the all-clear is given, work will begin to prepare the Centre for re-opening to the public.