On Bonaire, you will frequently encounter wild goats. Goats have been present on the island for a long time and have completely adapted to the environment. Most goats roam freely throughout the island.
Bonaire’s goat population.
On Bonaire, you will frequently encounter wild goats. Goats have been present on the island for a long time and have completely adapted to the environment. Most goats roam freely throughout the island, although occasionally you will also find one that the locals keep in their garden. Since most of the goats roam freely all over the island, it is sometimes extra careful in traffic. Drivers, especially in rural areas, must be careful.
Goats have adapted well to Bonaire’s dry climate. They have the ability to survive with minimal amounts of water and little food. Bonaire is also home to goat farms, which produce goat milk and goat cheese. The large number of wild goats does pose a problem for Bonaire’s wildlife; the goats eat all the plants they come across, causing Bonaire’s native flora and fauna to slowly disappear.
Casper Douma Photography
“Bon dia tur hende i bon bini na dushi Boneiru!”
My name is Casper Douma and I am a photographer. Since 2014 I’ve been living on this beautiful island, surrounded by a fringing reef. At first glance, you may see mostly cacti and drought, but Bonaire is a little gem if you get to know it better. I would like to take you on one of my photography tours to show you all the special places of Bonaire. In small groups of maximum 4 people I give you a unique look at the beauty of Bonaire. Became curious? Take a look at my website! I wish you a lot of fun on beautiful Bonaire.”