Bajan Bee Observatory at Walkers Reserve, safe honey bee viewing in Barbados

Two ways to enter the world of bees

Bajan Bee Experiences.

Bajan Bee Experiences.

Observe a living hive from our protected Bee Observatory or suit up and accompany a professional beekeeper into the apiary.

Come closer to the world inside the hive.

A honey bee colony is always in motion. Thousands of bees work together, each contributing to the health and survival of the hive. The Bajan Bee Experience gives you two ways to explore this remarkable world.

Choose the Bajan Bee Observatory for a protected, close-up view of a working colony. Your beekeeper will help you understand the activity inside the hive, the roles different bees perform and the importance of pollinators to the landscapes around us.

For a more immersive encounter, choose Suit Up with a Beekeeper. Put on protective clothing and accompany a professional beekeeper into the apiary, where you will see the hives in their natural setting and learn how they are responsibly cared for.

Whichever experience you choose, you will leave with a deeper appreciation for bees, the systems they create and the important role they play in supporting biodiversity and food production. The difference is how you experience the colony.

Choose your bee experience.

Choose your bee experience.

How close would you like to get?

How close would you like to get?

Bajan Bee Observatory.

Bajan Bee Observatory.

See inside the hive from a protected viewing space.


Enter our specially designed Bee Observatory for an up-close view of a working honey bee colony. A professional beekeeper will help you follow the movement inside the hive, recognise the roles different bees perform and understand how thousands of individuals work together as one living system.

This is the ideal option for guests who want to see bees closely without wearing protective clothing or entering the apiary.

Price

US$15 per child (Local rate available)

Hours

Wednesdays at 10:00 am

Protected viewing

Close-up hive

Expert insight

No bee suit

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Visitors observing honey bees at the Bajan Bee Observatory, Walkers Reserve, Barbados
Guests in beekeeping suits during the Suit Up with a Beekeeper experience, Walkers Reserve, Barbados

Suit up with a Beekeeper.

Suit up with a Beekeeper.

Step into the apiary for a closer encounter.

Put on a protective bee suit and follow a professional beekeeper into one of the apiaries at Walkers Reserve. You will enter the environment where the colonies are kept, see the hives at close range and learn how a beekeeper observes, manages and cares for the bees. This experience brings you closer to the sights, sounds and movement of an active apiary. It is designed for adventurous guests who want a more immersive introduction to beekeeping.

Bee suits are designed to resist stings, but they cannot completely eliminate the possibility of being stung.

Price

US$15 per child (Local rate available)

Hours

Wednesdays at 10:00 am

Bee suit

Active apiary

Immersive

Hive management

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The services we offer.

Other services we offer.

BEE REMOVAL

We safely remove bees and relocate them to one of our Apiary sites.

Hive Management

We will manage your hives on your property.

Nuc & Equipment Sales

We sell nucs and a wide range of beekeeping equipment.

Honey Production

WRAP beekeepers harvest and sell raw, local honey.

Education & Outreach

We offer training in beekeeping.

Make your honey bee experience even sweeter.

Make your honey bee experience even sweeter!

Add our raw honey to your tour package.

Add our raw honey to your tour package.

Jar of WRAP raw honey with Walkers Reserve Apiary Programme label, Barbados

Inside the world of bees.

Inside the world of bees.

See what it’s like to observe a living colony, meet our beekeepers and step inside the apiary.

See what it’s like to observe a living colony, meet our beekeepers and step inside the apiary.

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Questions?

Questions?

Here are some frequently asked questions about our Bajan Bee Experiences.

Here are some frequently asked questions about our Bajan Bee Experiences.

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