We Visited a ZOO Built Around VOLCANO RUINS! Martinique E402
18 October 2026 · 18 min · 569 views · Martinique
What this video covers
The crew visits the Zoo de Martinique, located within the ruins of a sugar plantation destroyed by the 1902 volcanic eruption of Mount Pelée.1:24 The facility integrates animal enclosures into the historic stone structures, featuring species such as spider monkeys, scarlet macaws, caimans, and capybaras.5:59 Following the zoo visit, the crew sails from their anchorage near the zoo to Fort-de-France.14:05 They anchor in eight feet of water near the fort to source balsa coring for deck repairs.16:12 The crew intends to address water intrusion in the deck before continuing south toward the Grenadines and Grenada.16:27 While in Fort-de-France, they compare local material pricing against potential costs in Grenada to determine the most efficient procurement strategy for the repair.16:38
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