The caye is located in the center of the Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary that measures nearly 9,000 acres (36 square kilometers) and includes part of several other uninhabited islands. The main attraction of the Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary is the shallow waters that are covered with vast beds of seagrass. Why You Have to Do a Tour of the Swallow Caye Wildlife SanctuaryFounded in 2002, the Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary serves primarily to protect manatees. AdvertismentBest Way to Get To the Swallow Caye Wildlife SanctuaryPrivate boat operators organize tours to Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary from Belize City, Ambergris Caye, St. George’s Caye, and Caye Caulker. The Best Way to Experience the Swallow Caye Wildlife SanctuaryThe Swallow Caye Wildlife Sanctuary is a great place to learn more about manatees and see them in the wild.