caicos conch farm

837sueq

Okay, $12 per person is probably kind of high, but we were impressed with the level of technology they are employing to grow conchs, along with the fish they are starting to also grow. It was interesting, educational, and I never realized the conchs actually have eyes! They have 2 older conchs, Jerry and Sally, that they pick up so you can really see the conch and they both actually look at you! We figured it was something we had never seen before and it is the only conch farm in the world, so it was another experience on our vacation.

Randybricks

This was a quick but great visit. The instructor was very informative and we a got a great lesson about conch.

G0left

History of the Conch and how it is harvested in very interesting. It would have been nice to have samples of conch for those that have never tried it before.

METoll

Limited signage and looks pretty rough on the way into the facility. That said the 40 min tour was very well done. Learned a lot about conch and other fish in TCI, got to see and touch conch of many sizes. Guides were quite friendly and knowledge. Recommend the tour. One of the few good tourist attractions on Provo. That said, would avoid the gift shop. Conch shells available at half the prices at many other places.

mathgirl314

We arrived at the conch farm as one of the stops on our scooter tour (Paradise Scooters). The conch farm was more interesting than I would have expected. After the biology lesson, you get to see the young conchs and they make a point of looking back at you (and then hiding). The mature conchs, Jerry and Sally are friendly, and will let you touch them.

femaletraveller_11

Enjoyed the informative tour and enjoyable for both young and old. Whilst most of the info was conch related, there are also fish being farmed on site.

weTravelforfun57106

Fun trip especially for my 14 year old daughter> Very informative and fun to see the stages of growth Having spent 2 weeks on the island had many chances to eat the tasty creatures.

50red50

The tour was very interesting and we learned a lot about the Queen Conch that is in those conch fritters. While not a viable economic venture, and a little run down facility, there was a lot to learn and well worth the $12 entrance fee. We biked there from the seven stars resort. It was about 3 miles via the Leeward Hwy. fairly flat with a bike lane. The cars do go a bit fast, but doable if you don't have a car.

OHRetirees72

Not sure it's worth the price for the tour but we did learn more than we ever would about Conch. Glad we went. Did buy a couple of conch shells from them. It was nice to hear how they began the operation (education in mind; providing conch to island restaurants, etc.).

391debbied

We had a most informative guide who thoroughly explained the growth and development of the conch and how they are farmed. It was wonderful to hear that their operation is very ecologically friendly. We greatly enjoyed the presentation and tour of the facility.Sadly, the conch raised here is only served at Amanyara. The rest is exported to restaurants in the US where conch has been over-fished with much of it going to the Miami area.We were about to purchase one of the conch shells from the gift area until the sales person said we would have to put it in checked luggage and we have only carry ons.

CanadianDairyFarmers

A last minute decision to take this tour, was a great decision! What an educational experience done expertly and efficiently....a must see!

eyoung2013

Learned everything I now know about conch, in about 1 hour! $12 tour fee, and you get the 15 min biology lesson, tour of the conch tanks and fish tanks, and you get to meet Jerry and Sally, large conchs that are mating!

head_dunce

After eating conch prepared many different ways all over the islands, this was a very interesting place to visit. Being from the Midwest, I'm use to seeing big cattle and corn farming operations. Seeing their operation and their concern for keeping the ocean in balance while producing an excellent protein source is a welcome experience. Seeing the different stages of the conch gave me a much better understanding of what I've been eating. I'm looking forward to their fish operation growing too.

debbythec

The tour was fascinating! I never knew so much about conch! Very hands on and knowledgeable staff!!! Highly recommend it!

jfuquay

I collect sea shells, so I wanted to see this. It was worth the $12 admission, but is nothing fancy by any means. The tour is maybe 25 minutes - an introduction indoors followed by a walk-by of the various tanks. You don't go offshore to see the growing pens or anything.