Bali Lecceria Turtle Farm — Attraction in Kuta Selatan

Ketut Dana and Wayan Sidra are two brothers running this Turtle Farm. It is their family business and they are very passionate about what they do and take a lot of pride in taking care of the turtles and maintaining their premises. From the moment we entered, we felt that we were entering a home, not a tourist attraction. There is no talk about entrance fee, nor about any compulsory payments you need to pay. Ketut Dana was very welcoming and eager to share a lot of information about the going ons of the farm and interesting trivia about the turtles and their food preferences. You can see that the family takes pride in their farm because the water which the turtles are kept in is extraordinarily clean unlike other similar places we have visited before (where water is all greenish and smells). We could hardly smell any turtle poop around, which meant they clean and maintain the tanks very well. Besides the turtles, there are a few more reptiles that you can hold or take photos with like the iguana or the water monitor. We decided we wanted to release two baby turtles (for a small fee which helps them run the farm). The highlight of this visit was that the release also coincided with the tide going out and we also managed to do an intertidal walk to catch sea worms and small crabs for the turtles to eat.

1. I highly recommend wearing slippers here. It makes it much easier to clean up especially after going down to the beach. They have clean toilet facilities and also a tap to wash your feet.

2. Even though they don't charge an entrance fee, and they dont ask for any donations outright (unlike some other very pushy touristy places) please do consider supporting their efforts and their families by purchasing a couple of coconuts to drink, getting a fridge magnet or two, and/or releasing a turtle or two. It's not easy running an outfit like this and I hope you'll be touched by their honesty and sincerity to support them so others can have the chance to visit them as well.

3. Try to coincide your visit when the tide is going down. It is well worth your time to take a walk after releasing the turtles to walk along the exposed shore and catch some worms and crabs to feed the turtles with. You might even get to see hermit crabs and other animals in the water. We walked barefoot, which was fine but you could also do so in...

We had a truly delightful experience at Bali Lecceria Turtle Farm (LECERIA Turtle Farm). After reading numerous negative reviews about other turtle farms in the Nusa Dua area—many of which mentioned everything from photo fees to pushy vendors—we approached this place with some skepticism. But from the moment we arrived, everything felt refreshingly different.

The farm is lovingly run by a wonderfully gracious older lady. She immediately set a calm, welcoming tone—there was none of the hustle or pressure you read about elsewhere. She gave us plenty of time and quietly showed us around, yet also stepped back to let us explore at our own pace.

I visited with my 11-year-old daughter, and she absolutely loved it. We got to feed and gently touch the turtles, and we also saw all the other animals she cares for on the farm. There was even a fun and memorable moment when my daughter got to release baby turtles and received a little certificate for doing so. It was such a charming touch.

Importantly, there was no mandatory entrance fee—just a voluntary donation at the end. And honestly, after such a heartfelt experience, donating felt not only easy, but completely deserved.

We had come in with some doubts, having read so many negative reports about similar places nearby. But LECERIA Turtle Farm exceeded all our expectations. We’d wholeheartedly recommend this lovely, genuine, and low-pressure experience to anyone...

After arriving in Nusa Dua, I wanted to take my animal-loving son somewhere he’d enjoy—and Bali Lecceria Turtle Farm turned out to be a great find.

The route to the farm involves going through narrow local roads, and we were briefly stopped by another turtle farm along the way. I asked our Grab driver to keep going, and I’m glad we did. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed by the friendly owners, who personally showed us around and explained their turtle conservation efforts.

They offered the option to release a baby turtle into the sea—which comes with a fee—but there was absolutely no pressure to do so. Beyond the turtles, my son also enjoyed seeing a variety of other animals on site. There’s no entry fee, so spending a bit on drinks or souvenirs feels like a meaningful way to support the place. We had two fresh coconuts (surprisingly good!) and picked up a small souvenir.

The farm is family-run, with deep local roots spanning generations. If you’re in Nusa Dua and have a bit of time to spare, I’d definitely recommend a visit especially...