Caroni Bird Sanctuary

The Caroni Swamp is the second largest mangrove wetland in Trinidad and Tobago. It is located on the west coast of Trinidad, south of Port of Spain, where the Caroni River meets the Gulf of Paria.

The Caroni Swamp is an estuarine system comprising hectares of mangrove forest and herbaceous marsh, interrupted by numerous channels, and brackish and saline lagoons, and with extensive intertidal mudflats on the seaward side. The wetland provides a variety of habitats for flora and faunal species and as such, supports a rich biodiversity. It is highly productive system that provides food and protection and is a nursery for marine and freshwater species.

This Swamp provides an important habitat for the Scarlet Ibis one of the national birds of Trinidad and Tobago. It is also home to many other species of birds and houses.

Daily boating trips are conducted to get onsite of this magnificent site of national birds flying in the golden sunset. 

There are also other recreational activities which include game fishing, hunting and most popular crab catching.

Don't miss the splendour of this beauty!!!!! Tours are available on site Mondays to Fridays 9:00 am to 4:00 pm