Cuba isn't known for its wildlife. This is why travelers are surprised by the different types of animals that they end up seeing while here. If you will be going to Cuba, make it a point to take part in some experiences where you can see some of the wildlife. Here are some varieties of Cuba's wildlife to prepare to see on a Cuban vacation.

Hawksbill Turtle

These turtles can be seen in Cuba from April through September. They visit this area to lay their eggs every year around this time. If you want to see these turtles, your best bet is to take part in a conservation project at Guanahacabibes National Park. In addition to seeing some of the turtles, you'll also be able to explore the park's caves and reefs.

Cuban Parakeets

The Cuban parakeet used to be very commonly seen in Cuba, but habit loss has contributed to their presence being scarcer. They do like to nest in holes of trees that have been made by Cuba's green woodpecker, but you can usually see an abundance of them at a hotel called Finca La Belen.

French Angelfish

Cuba is a great place to snorkel due to its abundance and diversity of reef species. The French angelfish is beautiful and, with an underwater camera, you can take some pretty phenomenal pictures of them. Snorkelers tend to have a lot of luck finding these beauties at Playa Pesquero.

Cuban Crocodile

The Cuban crocodile is a smaller species of crocodile since, on average, it only measures around 7 feet in length. For comparison, average crocodiles tend to average at least 17 feet in length. If you want to try to catch a glimpse of a Cuban crocodile, head over to Zapata National Park. Onsite, there is a crocodile farm that houses thousands of little babies. This allows visitors to safely see these creatures, as seeing them in the wild is very dangerous due to their more aggressive tendencies towards humans.

Dolphins

You can interact with dolphins at the Acuario Delfinario. Featuring a large dolphinarium, you can see large pools of dolphins and dolphin shows with a visit to this special aquarium. There is also another area that houses sea lion shows. Visitors have the opportunity to swim with dolphins for 30 minutes for only 69 CUC.