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Jamaica Swamp Safari Village

876-617-2798, https://jamaicaswampsafarivillage.com, falmouth, trelawny.

Jamaica Swamp Safari Village was initially established in 1969 as a crocodile farm by an American, Ross Heilman aka Ross Kananga. Over time, Ross acquired other wild animals including a lion, and a pair of black leopards and he eventually began to welcome tour groups for daily shows. The farm would go on to earn notoriety as the location for the famous crocodile jumping escape in the 1972 James Bond film Live and Let Die. An interesting fact is that the actual crocodile jumping stunt was performed by Ross Kananga and the movie’s villain was named after him. Legend has it that the movie producers drove by Ross Kananga’s farm while on the island scouting for locations and became intrigued by a sign which read “Trespassers Will Be Eaten”. The rest as they say is history. 

Jamaica Swamp Safari has been operated by River Raft Limited since 2011 and is located on 50 acres of natural mangrove habitat in Falmouth, Trelawny. The Safari’s main feature is the American Crocodile and is one of the few places where one can view crocodiles in every stage of development (from hatchlings to babies, juveniles and adults). Watch in awe as our resident crocodile expert Donald ‘Buddy’ Roach enters the crocodile pens housing large adult crocodiles to demonstrate their power and educate guests on these intriguing prehistoric creatures. Other features of the Safari include a large walk through aviary housing native and endemic doves and pigeons, the once thought extinct Jamaican Coney and the only Green Anaconda found in Jamaica. While on the walking guided tour, guests get the opportunity to hold a baby crocodile or a Jamaican Boa and to learn all about the Safari’s storied past.

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• SWAMP SAFARI EXCURSION Falmouth

Experience the wild side of the island at Jamaica Swamp Safari Village, home to more than 30 American crocodiles, the Jamaican Boa, and several species of rare endemic birds. Check out many animals and learn about the croc-jumping scene in the James Bond movie Live & Let Die filmed here in 1972.

Leave port Falmouth and admire the lush greenery as you journey through untouched rainforests at Jamaica Swamp Safari Village. Experience Mother Nature’s finest, feel the adrenaline rush of getting up close to monster crocodiles, and listen to the sounds of rare birds before you take a stroll through Jamaica’s largest walk-through aviary.

Spot exotic animals including the Jamaican boa constrictor, the gray fox, raccoon, capuchin monkey, tayra, coati, spotted paca, and the Jamaican coney—once considered extinct. Be sure to visit the Kanaga House to see the location of the famous croc-jumping scene in the James Bond movie Live and Let Die . This is a once-in-a lifetime experience for every thrill-seeker.

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• Home to more than 30 crocodiles & up-close look at animals
• Lush rainforest & the island’s largest walk-through aviary
• View of Jamaican boa, gray fox, capuchin monkey & tayra
• Filming location of croc-jumping scene in a James Bond movie
• Opportunity to see rare birds & endangered Jamaican coney
• Guided tour of Jamaica Swamp Safari Village.
• Roundtrip transportation to and from Falmouth Cruise Pier.

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• Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
• You must be able to climb and descend stairs.
• You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
• At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place.
• Maximum group size is 25 people.

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With over 15 years of experience we know the Island and the importance of each minute of your vacation time.

We will know your arrival time in advance and will be waiting for you at the appointed place.

Our drivers are safe, professional, friendly and knowledgeable guaranteeing you a prompt on port pick up and comfortable return to your cruise ship.

We will ensure that the car or bus meets the required necessary amount of seats, air conditioner and a child safety seat, if you requested it.

You can book and pre pay your reservation in advance.

Confirmation voucher provided for each booking with full details and instructions..

  Call Center: +1-876-893-7950

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Jamaica Swamp Safari Village

by Denise Salmon (Kingston)

The Jamaica Swamp Safari In Falmouth

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Jamaica Swamp Safari Village is an amazing little attraction found in Falmouth, Trelawny - a place where intruders will be eaten :-) But those who visit during opening hours will be kept safe and will be able to see the animals and enjoy the wonders of nature as they tour the village with trained guides. The Swamp Safari Village was founded by Ross Kananga. He came to Jamaica with a plan to set up a crocodile farm from as early as 1969. The farm started out as a home to many endangered American Crocodiles, three American Alligators, a pair of Black Leopards, a Python, a pair of Chimpanzees and a pair of Lions. In fact, a part of the James Bond movie "Live and Let Die" was filmed there with Ross Kananga performing as Roger Moore's stunt double. The farm became an attraction for locals and visitors alike. They would watch Ross as he wrestled with the crocodiles and interacted with the Leopards and Lions, but Ross died at the age of 32 in America. The village is now open from 9 am to 4 pm every day and guided 1 and 1/4 hour tours are organized. Visitors are able to watch as Buddy, the renowned Crocodile handler, calls the crocodiles, feeds and handles them. The Village is now home to the Jamaican Yellow snake and the almost extinct Jamaican Coney, Capuchin Monkeys, a pair of Barn Owls, a yellow billed parrot, 2 parakeets, a flock of Geese, an Anaconda, a male Green Iguana and other creatures. Visitors are able to shop at the Kananga House Gift Shop , named after the founder Ross Kananga and enjoy nicely cooked meals at the Safari Jerk Restaurant . The is also a Village Bar for those who want to enjoy refreshing drinks. A tour of the Jamaica Swamp Safari Village is truly a wonderful experience both to visitors and locals alike. CONTACT INFORMATION: Jamaica Swamp Safari Village Foreshore Road, Falmouth, Trelawny Jamaica Telephone (Attraction): (876) 617-2798 Telephone (Operations): (876) 952-0889 or 940-6398 Flikr.com photos Return to Places To Visit In Jamaica from Jamaica Swamp Safari Village

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Jamaica swamp safari village – trip report.

We visited  Jamaica Swamp Safari Village in Falmouth, Trelawny  in March 2016. It was an easy 20 minute or so drive from the villa so a great way to spend a couple hours.

In case you were wondering, we did not ask for, neither did we receive, any form of compensation for writing this post.  If you want the full story of our travel review, keep reading. If you just want the highlights or the key tips, please scroll to the bottom.

With such an intriguing name, Jamaica Swamp Safari Village, it is easy to be set up for disappointment if you don’t know what to expect. This is especially true if you have visited many large zoos and animal preserves or have been on a real safari. So, let’s start with a quick reality check so we get our expectations in focus.

The property does back onto a swamp with mangrove trees similar to what you would see in the Louisiana bayou. The safari portion is cool marketing and not like going on a safari in Africa. You could consider a collection of animal habitats a village, but that would be a stretch. Nevertheless, this is an under-rated gem that rounds out the list of things to do in Falmouth Jamaica, or on the northern side of Jamaica for that matter.

The property is only a few acres in size and so is more like a very small zoo or wild-life preserve. This is not the Bronx or San Diego or London Zoo. If you keep that in mind, you will be able to  appreciate Jamaica Swamp Safari Village for what is it worth .

What is distinctive about this attraction is the  curation of a few animals that are now rarely seen in Jamaica and the preservation of the crocodile, which is protected by Jamaican law . Swamp Safari’s claim to fame is for its role as a  location in a real live box office hit movie.

The Animals at Jamaica Swamp Safari Village …

There is a  large walk-through aviary  where you can feed the birds. Many of the birds are common to other attractions; nevertheless, people, especially kids, love that the birds will eat right out of their hands.

If you are lucky you might get to see a West Indian whistling duck, known for its unique whistling call.

Jamaica Swamp Safari Village is a common destination for Jamaican school trips. As a result, there are some animals there, such as white-tailed deer and raccoons, that would be exotic to Jamaican school children but would be commonplace to Americans.

The collection of animals reflects animals of the Americas and not necessarily animals native to Jamaica. For example, there was a  collared peccary , called Javelina, which looks like a wild pig but isn’t actually a pig. Trinidad is the only Caribbean island to which it is native but there were introduced populations in Jamaica and a few other islands. I don’t recall seeing one in Jamaica outside of Swamp Safari.

We saw several  animals that we had never seen or heard of before such as coatimundi and tayra . There is a  Jamaican coney , once thought to be extinct. This is a real score for Jamaica Swamp Safari Village.

After much coaxing, I was able to convince Darrian to hold a huge  Jamaican boa constrictor.  There was a python that was even bigger.

The  mongoose  is commonly seen in certain parts of Jamaica, especially where there are sugar cane fields. They were brought here from South East Asia in the 1800s to try to control the rat infestation of the cane fields.

Farmers would probably applaud Swamp Safari for having a mongoose in captivity because that  is one less creature to steal and eat their chickens. On a more serious note, this cunning predator is directly responsible for putting certain of our bird species at risk. The Robin Red Breast and the Jamaican Tody are two especially vulnerable birds because they build their nests on the ground, making them easy victims.

Jamaica Swamp Safari Village serves as a nature preserve for the endangered and protected American crocodile. These creatures are not native to Jamaica. They migrated here, as well as to other islands in the warm Caribbean sea, from Florida due to over-population in the Florida Waters. Nevertheless, they worked their way into our culture and have a prominent place on our National Coat of Arms.

The  life cycle of crocodiles  is well represented here – from the eggs, to the hatchlings through the aged.

The older ones were all lounging around in various areas, separated from the public, of course, some seeming like statues with their mouths in various positions. That is until they thought it was feeding time. All of a sudden, the previously motionless animals come to life and their sole goal is to feed.

There were other animals but those were the ones I found most interesting.

The Movie Set …

The main draw, for me anyway, is that part of the  1973 James Bond Thriller, Live and Let Die, was filmed here . In the scene, Bond escapes from an island surrounded by a sea of crocodiles by jumping across their backs like stepping stones. Then owner of Swamp Safari, Ross Kananga, served as Bond’s (Roger Moore’s) stunt double.  We watched the movie clip  and some of the B-roll footage. That was interesting.  If you are a James Bond fan, you will want to see this.  After all these years, you will still recognize James’ Bond island.

In the past, they used to charge to take a  picture holding a crocodile . At the time of our visit,  we were able to take our own pictures . I hope they continue to allow that. At least you don’t feel nickeled and dimed.

There is a restaurant and bar on the outside. The restaurant wasn’t opened when I went so I can’t comment on the food. You could buy drinks from the bar.

Just So You Know …

• If you are a James Bond fan, this is a must do.
• If you are an animal rights activist, don’t like zoos, or it bothers you to see animals in cages or captivity, you won’t love this place. Don’t go.
• This is one of the family-friendly things to do in Falmouth.
• The property appears to be wheel-chair friendly. The terrain is flat but some of the walkways are not paved and could be uneven.
• Tickets are cheaper at the attraction than through a hotel.
• At the tour desk, we were told the tour was 90 minutes. If it is a very small group, you can speed it along. Our tour took about an hour.
• Tours are given between 9am and  4pm. If it is not crowded, they generally don’t make you wait to start the tour.
• It can be crowded on cruise ship days; but, it isn’t as popular an attraction as Dunns River or Blue Hole for example so the crowds may be more manageable.
• There isn’t a feeding schedule. Feeding of the crocodiles is done during the tour, if there is meat available. We did get to feed the birds in the aviary. I did confirm that there are no feeding of the crocs with live animals. I was happy to hear that as I think that would potentially traumatizing to children. 
• The tour was educational. They did have some helpful signs as well.
• This is not a manicured garden or zoo. Between the mangrove trees and other trees shedding leaves and large reptiles with sharp teeth that could be a menace to workers, I would imagine that it is difficult to keep the grounds clean. It is rustic, although they did a nice job refurbishing the house that was part of the James Bond set. This is not Disneyland with crocodiles. Appreciate it for what it is.
• Some reviews mentioned overcrowded rabbits in cages. I did not see that on my visit. I will say that the infrastructure is not what you are accustomed to seeing at an accredited zoo. Some of the animals are in a more natural state and have more space to roam around. For others, the cages could be a little bigger.
• Be brave and hold a crocodile or a humongous snake.

Special Note:

I must say that I stopped by in June 2016 to get some additional pictures of things to do in Falmouth. I met the most knowledgeable guide. She was fun and informative. Her name was Racquel. If she is there, I am sure you will be in for an excellent tour. Make sure you tell her that Sherry and Darrell from Mais Oui Villa said hi!

Jamaica Swamp Safari Village is just outside of Falmouth, Trelawny and is about a 20-25-minute drive from Mais Oui Tennis and Spa Villa in Discovery Bay, Jamaica.

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Jamaica Swamp Safari Village Tour

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Experience the exciting Falmouth Swamp Safari Tour as you immerse yourself in Trelawny’s natural beauty. Then enjoy shopping in Rose Hall and Montego Bay.

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Come and experience one of Jamaica’s best wildlife preserve located in Falmouth, Trelawny. It is a nature reserve wetland situated on 2 acres of Trelawny mangrove. Its main attractions are the crocodiles, which has over 80 different specimens from the island living there. It is also home for other indigenous specimens such as Iguana and snakes just to name a few. Enjoy a one hour tour with trained guides as you walk through and be captivated by rarely seen animals such as the Gray Fox, Tayra, Agouti, Spotted Paca, and Raccoon from the Caribbean region.

Stroll through the Kangaroo House where you’ll learn about the famous crocodile jumping scene in the James Bond Movie “Live and Let Die” filmed on location in 1972 at the Jamaica Swamp Safari Falmouth in Trelawny. You can then enjoy the sights while shopping in Rose Hall and Montego Bay. You can then enjoy some authentic Jamaica jerk chicken or pork at “Scotches” on this exciting day tour.

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• Tour Duration: 6 Hours
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Georgia K – September 17, 2018

Thanks to Jamaica Quest Tours for arranging this tour for us, we had a great time. Thanks to Kevin our driver for making it even more wonderful.

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