Nature Walk & Petting Zoo
Every Wednesday from 10am – 2:30pm
Phone for reservation: 356 – 2274
Earth Village Ranch on Colobus Ave. and St. Alban’s Drive at Chippingham

PEOPLE-TO-PEOPLE ENCOUNTER
A programme intended to give our visitors a genuine and informal view of Bahamian hospitality and culture. To register, call the People-To-People Unit, Ministry of Tourism, Nassau/Paradise Island and The Out Islands, telephone (242) 323-1853, (242) 323-1854, fax (242) 332-1857. Email: peopletopeople@bahamas.com

On Grand Bahama Island, telephone: (242) 352-8044; fax (242) 352-2714. Email: tkemp@bahamas.com

BAHAMAS HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
An ongoing exhibition, displaying A RESERVOIR OF HISTORY, comprising a collection and preservation of historic, anthropological and archaeological Bahamian artifacts. Hours: Monday 10am – 1pm. Tuesday – Friday 10am – 4pm. Saturday 10am – 12pm Cloosed on holidays. Tours available. Admission: Adults $1.00, $0.50 children. Location: Cloister Road/Paradise Island. For more information, Phone: (242) 363-3000

PIRATES OF NASSAU
[Nassau/Paradise Island] OPENED AUGUST 31, '98. A world-class interactive, historical exhibit, dating back to the age of piracy and lawlessness in Nassau of 1716. Special exhibits of infamous pirates such as Blackbeard, Anne Bonny and Mary Read, with audio and other special effects. Composed of a pirate retail store, conference room, courtyard snack shop and full service bar -- handicap-accessible. Location: Marlborough & George Streets, downtown. Museum hours: Mon. - Sat. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. 12 p.m. Duration: A 30- to 45-minute tour. Admission: $12 adults; $6 one child under 12 free per adult. For more information, telephone the Museum at (242) 356-3759; fax (242) 356-3951, e-mail: piratesofnassau@batelnet.bs, or visit www.pirates-of-nassau.com.

BALCONY HOUSE
The original design of this wooden house was a transplant oflate 18th century southeast American architecture. The present design and furnishings, recently restored between 1992 and 1993, have sought to recapture the ambience of this historic period. Admission: Free, however donations are welcome. Tours are provided. Hours: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily. For more information call: (242) 322-2193.

NASSAU BOTANIC GARDENS
[Nassau/Paradise Island] An 18-acre Botanic Garden featuring over 600 species of flora and plant life. Take the kids along to frolic in the special children’s area. Location: Chippingham Road off West Bay Street. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission: $1 Adults; $0.50 Children. For further information, telephone (242) 323-5875.

ARDASTRA GARDENS, ZOO & CONSERVATION CENTRE
[Nassau/Paradise Island] A spectacular botanic garden and zoo that showcases an array of over 300 birds, reptiles and mammals. Cameras are a must -- photograph the flamingos as they majestically march. Location: Chippingham Road off West Bay Street. Admission: Visitor Adults $12, $6 Children; Openshows at 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. For more information, telephone (242) 323-5806; fax (242) 323-7232. Email: E-MAIL: info@ardastra.com

THE RETREAT
[Nassau/Paradise Island] Here at the 11-acre home of The Bahamas National Trust, environmentalists and nature lovers can enjoy and tour this natural haven of native flora. Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon. - Fri. Tours: Commence at 12:00 p.m., for half an hour, Tue., Wed. & Thur. -- at a $2 charge. For more information, call (242) 393-1317.
www.thebahamasnationaltrust.org Email: bnt@batelnet.bs

CABARET SHOWS
[Nassau/Paradise Island] Enjoy one or both of two spectacular cabaret shows: "Magical Voyage" Show. Location: Rain Forest Theatre, Marriott Resort Show times: nightly except Thursdays. Admission: $39. For reservations, further information or changes, call (242) 327-6200, ext. 6861; fax (242) 327-6459. The musical „ Don’t Stop the Carnival“ is located at the Atlantis/Paradise Island. Show times are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 8p.m., Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and 10p.m. Admission for theatre seating: $50 and Cabaret $60. Information under (242)363-3000

NATIVE SHOWS
[Nassau/Paradise Island & Grand Bahama Island] For entertainment in Nassau, visit our native Blue Marlin Show featuring Calypso Show, Steel Pan Band, Flamingo Limbo Show
Location: Blue Marlin’s Restaurant : Tue and Sat.: 8 p.m. Admission: $10 for show only, $ 8 admission with dinner. On Grand Bahama, see one of three shows: Goombaya Show, Location: Palm Pavilion, Resort at Bahamia. Times: Tue. & Sat. at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $39. Tel: (242) 352-9661; fax (242) 352-7142; The Yellow Bird Show, Location: Castaways Resort Times: Nightly except Sun. Admission: Show only $20, Dinner/Show from $28-$32. Tel: (242) 352-6682; Visit Count Basie Square in Port Lucaya Marketplace's "Evening Under The Stars" on Fridays and Saturdays, where you can dance, al fresco, to Bahamian music by Lil Joe Cartwright and watch Prince Limbo perform the most daring limbo acts. Call (242) 373-8446 for more details.