They found mates, built nests, incubated a clutch of shiny white eggs and have raised their young. In the game of life, white-crowned pigeons – a near-threatened species – are finally winning, due in large measure to Ardastra Gardens, Zoo and Conservation Centre.

Hunting of The Bahamas’ most popular game bird and the loss of its habitat have both taken a toll on the white-crowned population resulting in the species’ dramatic decline.

For animal curator, Bonnie Young, white-crowned pigeons breeding at Ardastra is a win not only for the zoo and conservation centre, but also for the species.

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