NEPA to release 1,000th Jamaican iguana into the wild
November 10, 2026
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The thousandth Jamaican rock iguana is set to be released into the wild on Saturday, marking a major milestone in the island’s decades-long conservation programme for the critically endangered reptile.
Environmental enthusiasts gathered at Jamaica Pegasus on Monday for the annual meeting of the conservation community ahead of the historic release, which Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change Matthew Samuda described as a significant achievement in Jamaica’s efforts to protect the species.
“This historic milestone is not to be taken lightly. The thousandth head-started Jamaican iguana into the wild … is a big deal,” Samuda said.
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