If you care about Tobago’s wildlife and forest, you must visit and meet Roy Corbin in his habitat... read more
If you care about Tobago’s wildlife and forest, you must visit and meet Roy Corbin in his habitat... read more
Great job done to rescue, treat, breèd and release native wildlife. Tour lasted 2 hours as we were... read more
I chose Corbin wildlife park to come and volunteer in as I am passionate about nature in all it's forms, animals and plants alike. I started my first day overcome with emotion when faced with the natural beauty of this place. As a gardener myself I am simply astounded at what Roy,Ian and lynni have achieved here in such a short space of time, a cleared pathway in this climate has vegetation encroaching heavily within a week, so on the early morning breakfast feed a machete will be in one hand keeping pathways cleared while buckets of fruit are distributed amongst the many lucky animals and birds... Ponds full of bright blue water lilies which open at midday replace the deep pink flowers that are closing and so a constant rhythm of colour and life is moving through the forest. The Corbin teams knowledge and dedication is impressive, the animals are in the most natural environment they can be, while breeding or simply experiencing an alternative to being a 'pet' in captivity. Corbin is dedicated to reintroducing lost and endangered species to the island while making their visitors appreciative of the intimate secrets of both the animals and the plant life around them, do make the effort to come and visit, it's a total treat for the senses and Roy's tour will fill you with information to inspire.....
Saw a article in the Discover Tobago booklet in our rental car but this place should get way more attention. Roy showed us lots of animals in nice and large enclosures. We were even asked to release a large boa constrictor back into the wild. This was a very special experience. What a wonderful passionate people who truly care for the future of wild Trinidad and Tobago. The nature walk afterwards taught us a lot extra with the views from the balcony of his house (and all those active hummingbirds) on top of the mountain as a perfect highlight. Thanks again. We will come back!
We visited after a recommendation from fellow travellers in our hotel. We had a car and drive there in about 45 minutes from Store Bay. Roy is a fantastic man and passionate about nature and educating the next generation. Up close and personal experience with tbe native species of Tobago. Ian and his wife are also a credit to the project. Please visit and support this place. A lovely morning out.
If you do just one thing in Tobago, this has to be it! We were overwhelmed by the drive and passion both Roy and Ian have. This wildlife park is a scheme built out of love for nature and conservation. They work tirelessly to reintroduce weird and wonderful species back to the island whilst ensuring a new surprise round every corner. From marvelling at the butterflies and birds that have returned to sitting in astonishment near a Caiman, there is something to enthral everyone. Having toured the entire island and visited numerous tourist hot spots, this was by a far mile the highlight of our holiday. A fascinating, educational, beautiful experience led by two of the loveliest people. I cannot stress it enough - if you do just one thing in Tobago, please let it be this - you will not be disappointed!
Corbin's Wildlife Park was a thoroughly enjoyable place to visit and it's work for the local ecology off Tobago is to be very much applauded.
One of the founders Roy was busy with a party of schoolchildren so unfortunately we did not meet him during the day but the co-founder Ian Wright did a fine job of showing us around this wonderful place.
Ian's knowledge was extensive and his enthusiasm for his work with this project was most infectious.
It was a delight to be so close and personal to some of Tobago's jungle Fauna and Flora
A word of warning is footwear
Please make sure you have sufficiently strong and grippy footwear to cope with steep and often quite muddy paths
We were loaned a stick to help support our route and this was most useful.
Highly recommended if you are visiting Tobago.
Les Orange
Took time out from the beaches to go inland and visit Roy's estate in the centre of Tobago.Well worth while...20 acres or so of hillside forest with waterfalls that filled ponds to accomodate the native species.Terrain was difficult but worth the effort to see the quenks,,caimans, tattoos,agoutis et al! Native tree species and vegetation were pointed out with advise on their benefits to man and beasties.Preservation at its best!