Falmouth Swamp Safari (Swabey's)
About This Museum
You wouldn't expect one of the Caribbean's most compelling natural history collections to be housed in a charmingly weathered Jamaican Georgian building, but that's the magic of Swabey's. Stepping inside feels less like entering a sterile museum and more like discovering a naturalist's wonderfully cluttered cabinet of curiosities. The air is thick with the humid breath of the nearby swamp and the low chorus of its inhabitants. It’s an immersive, almost tactile experience where you're surrounded by the vibrant, and sometimes unnerving, life of a Jamaican wetland.
Collection Highlights
Don't miss the surprisingly graceful American crocodiles gliding through their murky lagoon or the frantic flash of green as Jamaican iguanas scramble up trees. One corner is dedicated to a mesmerizing array of freshwater turtles, while another lets you get uncomfortably close to some truly enormous snakes.
Visitor Information
It's right on Market Street in Falmouth—you can't miss its bright, slightly peeling facade. Just be prepared for the humidity; this isn't your typical air-conditioned gallery.
Architecture & Building
A classic but slightly time-worn Jamaican Georgian building with a broad veranda and large shuttered windows that seem to breathe with the swampy air.
Contact & Location
Address: Market Street, Winns Morass, Falmouth, Trelawny, Cornwall County, Jamaica
Phone: +1 876-954-3065
