Asa Wright Nature Centre
The Asa Wright Nature Centre and Lodge is a nature resort and scientific research station in the Arima Valley of the Northern Range in Trinidad and Tobago. The centre is one of the top birdwatching spots in the Caribbean; a total of 256 species of birds have been recorded there. The centre is owned by a non-profit trust.
| Asa Wright Nature Centre and Lodge | |
|---|---|
| Location | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Nearest city | Arima |
| Coordinates | 10.717933°N 61.298267°W |
| Area | 5.3 km2 (1300 acres) |
| Created | 1949 |
| Operated by | Rapsey Estate |
| Designation | Nature Resort and Scientific Research Station |
The nature centre is on 270 acres (110 ha) and includes a main estate house with inn and restaurant serving dishes such as callaloo soup with ingredients from an on-site organic garden. Non-adjacent properties have also been added to the centre's land holdings.
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