Hope Zoo Preservation Foundation.

Tucked inside the expansive Hope Botanical Gardens, the Hope Zoo Preservation Foundation offers a lush, dual-purpose escape from Kingston’s bustle. Established in 1961, this non-profit sanctuary has evolved from a traditional animal park into a vital wildlife rehabilitation center. Today, visitors can observe a diverse range of residents—including lions, bobcats, emus, and endemic Jamaican iguanas—with ticket sales directly funding veterinary care and local conservation programs. Because the zoo is seamlessly integrated into the Caribbean's largest botanical gardens, a visit here naturally pairs wildlife viewing with strolls through historic lawns and sunken gardens. It is a relaxed, family-friendly outdoor experience that feels more like a active conservation project than a standard city zoo.