Induruwa Sea Turtle Conservation Project & Sea Turtle Information Center
Induruwa Sea Turtle Conservation Project & Sea Turtle Information Center
Induruwa Sea Turtle Conservation Project & Sea Turtle Information Center
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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One of a kind turtle conservation center in turtle hatching location in Sri Lanka. Induruwa is the city which this conservation fall in to. This conservation encourages people to educate Turtle conservation and helping lively hood of people who operate these projects. This location explain clearly and demonstrate conservation and progress towards elimination of poaching Albino turtles
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Graham E
Tavistock, UK221 contributions
Jan 2023
Not impressed at all. Tiny tanks containing full grown turtles including an albino which should be released.
2000 lkr ticket cost per person. The guide had obviously learned his spiel by rote and had little actual knowledge of turtles. I realized this when I asked about the genetic mutation that caused shell deformities and he pointed out a turtle which had obviously been hit by a boat. Tried to tell me this was genetic.
Was told later that tuktuk drivers were given 50% of the ticket price for bringing in tourists.
Avoid avoid avoid.
2000 lkr ticket cost per person. The guide had obviously learned his spiel by rote and had little actual knowledge of turtles. I realized this when I asked about the genetic mutation that caused shell deformities and he pointed out a turtle which had obviously been hit by a boat. Tried to tell me this was genetic.
Was told later that tuktuk drivers were given 50% of the ticket price for bringing in tourists.
Avoid avoid avoid.
Written January 14, 2023
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Mukul A
New Delhi, India383 contributions
Mar 2020 • Family
This place was only a few kms away from our hotel at Bentota beach. There is another sea turtle conservatory project at Kosgoda, but our cab driver suggested this one for the fact that it has a White Sea turtle which is a rarity. As the name is self explanatory : it’s a turtle conservation project. They keep turtles till they grow up upto a certain extent and release them when they are fit enough to survive on their own. They have turtles as young as one day old. They explain you about how turtles are born. Also you can touch and lift these turtles for pictures. People of all ages would love to visit this place.
Written February 15, 2021
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Patrick H
Leipheim, Germany89 contributions
Jan 2020
Very, very interesing at 1000 rupees entrance fee. The guide led us very quickly through the compound most probably because a large group of people were next. It is worth a visit although the area needs a face lift.
Written February 29, 2020
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aveboh
Malmö, Sweden6 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
Our guide seemed to want to do the tour as quickly as possible and also due to the language barrier this made our visit not worth the money. Maybe they are doing a great job but seeing the condition where the disabled turtles where kept, was terrible. These beautiful creatures just floating around in small concrete “pools” for the rest of their life.
Written March 16, 2022
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Kathryn Mayall
15 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Please avoid. I wish I had read the reviews of this place before I went. The experience has made me very sad. In no way is this conservation it is a money making opportunity at the expense of poor turtles who are treated so horrendously.
1 ) baby turtles are allowed to be manhandled with everybody touching them , picking them up and treating them like they are toys.
2 ) the conditions are extremely poor.. for example lack of space / no plants / most turtles trying so desperately to leave the concrete tank where people stick their hands in ( zero attention paid to hygiene and cross contamination)
3) full grown adults kept trapped for months in their concrete tank with no room to swim
4) baby turtles left to swim and be touched for hours leading up to release ( by which time they are exhausted)
5) ‘ guides’ and I say that loosely only providing photo opportunities with no care or respect for the animals. There is a long line of people who are financially gaining from this place who care not one jot for the turtles.
It should not be allowed and should be closed down. So different to other more ethical places in Sri Lanka.
1 ) baby turtles are allowed to be manhandled with everybody touching them , picking them up and treating them like they are toys.
2 ) the conditions are extremely poor.. for example lack of space / no plants / most turtles trying so desperately to leave the concrete tank where people stick their hands in ( zero attention paid to hygiene and cross contamination)
3) full grown adults kept trapped for months in their concrete tank with no room to swim
4) baby turtles left to swim and be touched for hours leading up to release ( by which time they are exhausted)
5) ‘ guides’ and I say that loosely only providing photo opportunities with no care or respect for the animals. There is a long line of people who are financially gaining from this place who care not one jot for the turtles.
It should not be allowed and should be closed down. So different to other more ethical places in Sri Lanka.
Written April 1, 2024
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Lesley P
London, UK3 contributions
Feb 2020
we came away very upset after our visit, the baby turtles, that had hatched In The early hours of the morning were exhausted swimming in a tank waiting for release in the evening, we were allowed to pick them up, and they just rested inyour hand.The large turtles kept in captivity for 3 to 4 years just so visitors can see them, they are in small tanks and looked distressed. There is no need to have fully grown turtles kept in captivity just for the benefit of visitors. The poor albino turtle just looked desperately sad, going from one end of the small tank to the other. This is not conservation in my book, more like a tourist stop off to get your entrance fee.
Written March 8, 2020
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Sophia R
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Apr 2022 • Friends
The Induruwa Sea Turtle Conservatiom Project was really beautiful and informative.
The owner was really nice, talked to us in fluent German and explained everything about the project. We learned a lot about different turtles, about them growing up, about the eggs, about the problems and dangers they have to face, etc.
We admire the work and passion he puts into this project.
It’s really worth it to go there.
The owner was really nice, talked to us in fluent German and explained everything about the project. We learned a lot about different turtles, about them growing up, about the eggs, about the problems and dangers they have to face, etc.
We admire the work and passion he puts into this project.
It’s really worth it to go there.
Written April 10, 2022
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niflora
Zug, Switzerland18 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
You expect something different from a conservation project where you try to maintain the turtle population and do something good. Of course I am aware that we have different standards for how animals should be kept, and people everywhere have to be taught this. But I don't understand why they don't make a bigger tank for the animals that can't go back to the sea, or at least put a few elements from the sea in there. They have a sad, boring existence until the end of their lives, and that can take a while. The nice young man who guided us understood me and said I should tell his boss. I asked him to do it himself. I think that you can make the turtles' stay more pleasant without much effort. I left the place feeling sad...
Written November 30, 2023
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maria_y
London, UK64 contributions
Feb 2019
We visited the hatchery with our 3 year old son. I have complete mixed feelings about this place. In terms of exposure to turtles and learning about the hatching and the different breeds, my little boy took away so much from this place, and for that I have happy memories. The guide was informative and great and at the time we had a nice visit.
The sad part is having done some research following the visit there were a number of issues:
1. They allowed (and encouraged) handling of the baby turtles - the newborns are prone to infection and parasites therefore allowing handling without gloves is concerning
2. The adult turtles confined in small tanks with no distractions or greenery. I understand a lot of the turtles have injuries and cannot be released into the wold, but their living conditions were not great
3. The Hawksbill was an unhealthy weight and had red marks on its shoulder showing signs of infection, potentially from infects water
It is a shame because it’s a wonderful concept in terms of conservation and also giving people education and exposure to turtle hatching, however more care and attention needs to be paid to the health and safety of these beautiful creatures.
The sad part is having done some research following the visit there were a number of issues:
1. They allowed (and encouraged) handling of the baby turtles - the newborns are prone to infection and parasites therefore allowing handling without gloves is concerning
2. The adult turtles confined in small tanks with no distractions or greenery. I understand a lot of the turtles have injuries and cannot be released into the wold, but their living conditions were not great
3. The Hawksbill was an unhealthy weight and had red marks on its shoulder showing signs of infection, potentially from infects water
It is a shame because it’s a wonderful concept in terms of conservation and also giving people education and exposure to turtle hatching, however more care and attention needs to be paid to the health and safety of these beautiful creatures.
Written March 3, 2019
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Paul S
Doha94 contributions
Dec 2017 • Family
We visited the Turtle conservation and were take around by the guide who spoke good English and explained all about the turtles. We were allowed to hold a turtle and were allowed to release baby turtles back into the sea. The site is quite small and there is a souvenir shop onsite.
Written January 26, 2018
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How much charge for the Induruwa Sea Turtle Conservation for local & Foreign , I heard there is a mafia hidden beneath of these tourist field in Sri Lanka which charge massive amount for Foreigners more than Locals ,
Written April 18, 2017
The entrance fee was not very high but I can not remember exactly.
Prices are different for SriLanka people and tourists, but you can negotiate. It is always better to ask the tuktuk or taxi driver to buy the entrance everywhere.
Best wishes!
Written April 18, 2017
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