The best way to experience the mangroves is to get out on the water either by kayak or one of the many boat trips available, or the more adventurous types can opt for a stand-up paddleboard. The park covers and area of 19 square kilometres and is protected, it provides a critical link in the ecosystem and is home to an abundance of wildlife and more than 60 species of birds, including reef heron and greater flamingo, both of which can be observed during the breeding season of April - July.