Walking on the wild side at the Wildlife Reserve | Barbados

Completely covered in sun blisters from my epic Valentine's cruise on the catamaran, we decided we needed a break from the scorching sun. So, we hopped on a bus and go to the Wildlife Reserve in St. Peter. We weren't sure what kind of wildlife to expect, but that was all part of the adventure. 

We were firstly greeted by a couple of tortoises casually meandering in pairs, or disguised as rocks while they had an afternoon snooze. 

As we turned the corner, we were greeted by a magnificent peacock proudly trailing its colourful feathers. 

As we continued to explore the park, we came across a secluded spot where we witness a magical sight. A deer giving birth! It was such a beautiful thing to witness as I've never seen a newborn animal before, and it was amazing to think that we were the first ever people who would lay eyes on the little baby. We didn't stick around for too long as we could tell that the mother was getting anxious, but we did manage to get this quick snap. 

One of Matt's favourite animals were the monkeys. We were given nuts, seeds, and fruit to feed them, which was a nice little touch and they were ever so gentle. It was also great to see the monkeys wandering around quite freely and seeming so secure with the humans they encountered, and this is a true testament to the staff.

Although there wasn't any particularly exotic animals at the wildlife reserve, the park itself was a lovely place to visit as the staff were friendly, the animals were clearly well looked after and the surroundings had a relaxing vibe that allowed you to blissfully wander around without feeling like you had anywhere to hurry off to. 

We really enjoyed our visit and I would certainly recommend it if you need a break from the beaches.