Smiley is 11.5 feet long and weighs well over 300 pounds! She and her crocodile ancestors were originally called “caimans” by early Spanish explorers, from which the Cayman Islands derived its name.
Smiley is one of the few remaining Cayman crocodiles. She was rescued by the Centre from destruction back in December 2006, and for her own and for public safety she now calls the Centre her new home. Would you like to learn more about Smiley’s story, Cayman’s crocodiles, and witness our crocodile feeding/ training display? Ask at the Box Office about Croc Feeding times.
20 Years at Our Current Location 20% Off All September Long
Celebrating 20 Years at Our Current Home!
To celebrate this special milestone, enjoy 20% off admission throughout September when you visit us in person.
Offer available in person only and cannot be redeemed online.
URGENT UPDATE Our waterslide will be closed for maintenance on the below dates.
September 7th-20th, 2026.
Note that you’re still welcome to swim in the freshwater pool as works will be contained only to the slide itself. Everything else is open per packages booked:
Freshwater pool
Turtle encounters – touch tanks
Saltwater lagoon – swim with the turtles until 2:30 p.m. daily
Predator reef – shark feedings at 11 a.m. Mon-Fri
Aviary – encounter colorful island birds
Restaurant and Cafe
Gift shops
For questions, please reach out to info@turtle.ky or respond to this email.