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Gili Meno Sea Turtle Sanctuary
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Gili Meno beach
J3W6+FM, Gili Indah, Pemenang, North Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83352, Indonesia
Nearby restaurants
Mama Melani Warung
Gili Indah, Pemenang, North Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83352, Indonesia
Rust warung
J3W6+MJG, Gili Meno island, Gili Indah, Pemenang, North Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Gili Indah, Kec. Pemenang, Kabupaten Lombok Utara, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83352, Indonesia
Tipsy Turtle Restaurant Gili Meno
Gili Meno Harbour, Gili Indah, Pemenang, North Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83353, Indonesia
Jali Cafè
Bar, Gili Indah, Pemenang, North Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83352, Indonesia
Lé Batavia Café - Coffee ∞ Bar ∞ Restaurant
Bounty Wreck Street, Gili Meno Gili Meno, Gili Indah, Kec. Pemenang, Kabupaten Lombok Utara, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83350, Indonesia
The warung
Gili meno, Gili Indah, Kec. Pemenang, Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83552, Indonesia
Ya Ya Warung
Gili Meno island, Gili Indah, Kec. Pemenang, Kabupaten Lombok Utara, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83352, Indonesia
The Backyard Island Cafe
Gili Meno, Gili Indah, Kec. Pemenang, Kabupaten Lombok Utara, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83352, Indonesia
Putri Warung
Gili meno, Gili Indah, Kec. Pemenang, Kabupaten Lombok Utara, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83352, Indonesia
Sudy's Warung
J3X5+69M, Gili Meno island, Gili Indah, Pemenang, North Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83352, Indonesia
Nearby hotels
Kura Kura Resort Gili Meno
Gili Meno, Gili Indah, Kec. Pemenang, Kabupaten Lombok Utara, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83353, Indonesia
Fantastic Cottages Gili Meno Lombok
J3W6+H53, Unnamed Rd, Gili Indah, Kec. Pemenang, Kabupaten Lombok Utara, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83352, Indonesia
Biru Meno Bungalows
J3R5+MR8, Unnamed Road, Gili Indah, Pemenang, North Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83352, Indonesia
Bunga Bungalows
Gili Meno island, Gili Indah, Kec. Pemenang, Kabupaten Lombok Utara, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83352, Indonesia
Dea Gili Cottage
J3W6+82M, Gili Meno island, Gili Indah, Pemenang, North Lombok Regency, Индонезия, Gili Indah, Kec. Pemenang, Kabupaten Lombok Utara, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83352, Indonesia
Tropical Hideaways Resort
J3W5+MRR Gili Meno, Gili Indah, Kec. Pemenang, Kabupaten Lombok Utara, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83352, Indonesia
Pondok Anjani
Gili Meno,Gili indah,Pamenang,Lombok Utara, Mataram, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83351, Indonesia
II BUNGALOW GILI MENO
J3W6+P22, Gili Indah, Pemenang, North Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83352, Indonesia
Cnunk Bungalow
Gili Meno, Jl Raya Bangsal, Gili Indah, Kabupaten Lombok Utara, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83352, Indonesia
Rawa Indah Bungalows
J3W6+F28, Gili Meno island, Gili Indah, Pemenang, North Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesien, Gili Indah, Kec. Pemenang, Kabupaten Lombok Utara, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83352, Indonesia
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Gili Meno Sea Turtle Sanctuary
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Gili Meno Sea Turtle Sanctuary

J3V6+FJF, Jl. Pelabuhan Gili Meno, Gili Indah, Kec. Pemenang, Kabupaten Lombok Utara, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83352, Indonesia
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attractions: Gili Meno beach, restaurants: Mama Melani Warung, Rust warung, Tipsy Turtle Restaurant Gili Meno, Jali Cafè, Lé Batavia Café - Coffee ∞ Bar ∞ Restaurant, The warung, Ya Ya Warung, The Backyard Island Cafe, Putri Warung, Sudy's Warung
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Nearby attractions of Gili Meno Sea Turtle Sanctuary

Gili Meno beach

Gili Meno beach

Gili Meno beach

4.7

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Things to do nearby

Learn surf in Gili Trawangan
Learn surf in Gili Trawangan
Wed, Jan 7 • 8:30 AM
Pemenang, West Nusa Tenggara, 83352, Indonesia
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Lombok Cooking Class by Mas Oppa
Lombok Cooking Class by Mas Oppa
Wed, Jan 7 • 10:00 AM
Ampenan, West Nusa Tenggara, 83114, Indonesia
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Dive in Gilis Vibrant Coral gardens with a local
Dive in Gilis Vibrant Coral gardens with a local
Wed, Jan 7 • 6:30 AM
Pemenang, West Nusa Tenggara, 83351, Indonesia
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Nearby restaurants of Gili Meno Sea Turtle Sanctuary

Mama Melani Warung

Rust warung

Tipsy Turtle Restaurant Gili Meno

Jali Cafè

Lé Batavia Café - Coffee ∞ Bar ∞ Restaurant

The warung

Ya Ya Warung

The Backyard Island Cafe

Putri Warung

Sudy's Warung

Mama Melani Warung

Mama Melani Warung

4.0

(135)

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Rust warung

Rust warung

3.3

(90)

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Tipsy Turtle Restaurant Gili Meno

Tipsy Turtle Restaurant Gili Meno

3.8

(65)

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Jali Cafè

Jali Cafè

4.0

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Sofía Pontes MartínezSofía Pontes Martínez
We did a stop at Gili Meno just to go here and it did not disappoint. We stayed there a fair bit watching all the little baby turtles and chatting with the guys that has run this sanctuary for years. It is sad to know that many times he needs to buy the eggs from locals in order to be able to save those turtles. Some traditions are so cruel… I was amazed to see how many people came here to see them and how many did NOT donate. Everyone wants to see them in the wild when they are big though… The pools were very clean and the turtles looked healthy. I am still not sure how good or bad this interaction is for them but looking at how busy the islands are with sooo many tourists and so many boats everywhere, this is probably the safest for the little turtles. Still… some people tried to touch them… which the guys there was very quick to prevent (I can’t believe some people..) There were three different types and you can read more information over there as well as ask as many question as you have to the people watching over them, which were very kind. I think all snorkeling tours around the Gili islands should donate a percentage, even if it is very small of what the charge to tourist to this place. At the end of the day, many people come here to see turtles so the more turtles the better business they will have… If you are around the Gili islands, go here, learn a bit about turtles, enjoy your time there and support them.
ROLY HANDIKAROLY HANDIKA
Sorry in advance, I read a lot of bad comments. I'm confused, why can you comment badly about Meno Turtle Sunctuary? You don't know Mr Boulong created this place in 1995 because the turtle population was threatened with extinction on this island, especially GILI MENO, GILI AIR, GILI TRAWANGAN. and now after all these years we can all see lots of turtles in the sea because we have helped baby turtles to grow up and release them! You pay IDR 150,000 to release it because this lasts long term to buy fish for the turtle to eat and other supporting costs. We ask that you help us maintain this sunctuary because only from donations can we continue this place. Just for your information, if baby turtles just hatch and go straight to the sea, the chance of survival is only 0.5%, therefore we keep them for 6-8 months so they have a bigger chance - + 80% thank you guys🐢
Stefan KreidlStefan Kreidl
ANIMAL ABUSE!!!!!! This guy is a complete joke. He takes turtles hostage for 8 months, feeds them rice and keeps them in small ponds. Do not support this scam. The turtles will die as soon as they are released. Thats not natural, thats a huge messup. Sea turtles eat seagrass and some of them jellyfesh. If they get fed up with rice, how would they start eating seagrass all of a sudden ? Sea turtles are animales who belong to the water, if you keep them in small ponds &!feed them they cannot develop a natural behaviour. Do not donate money! Finally, why would someone pay 150k to release a turtle - if it’s for the protection of the turtle, release them immediately after they hatch as the real protection organizations do it. It is like a zoo. Protect the eggs, dont eat them and release them after they hatch, thats the way to really help them.
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We did a stop at Gili Meno just to go here and it did not disappoint. We stayed there a fair bit watching all the little baby turtles and chatting with the guys that has run this sanctuary for years. It is sad to know that many times he needs to buy the eggs from locals in order to be able to save those turtles. Some traditions are so cruel… I was amazed to see how many people came here to see them and how many did NOT donate. Everyone wants to see them in the wild when they are big though… The pools were very clean and the turtles looked healthy. I am still not sure how good or bad this interaction is for them but looking at how busy the islands are with sooo many tourists and so many boats everywhere, this is probably the safest for the little turtles. Still… some people tried to touch them… which the guys there was very quick to prevent (I can’t believe some people..) There were three different types and you can read more information over there as well as ask as many question as you have to the people watching over them, which were very kind. I think all snorkeling tours around the Gili islands should donate a percentage, even if it is very small of what the charge to tourist to this place. At the end of the day, many people come here to see turtles so the more turtles the better business they will have… If you are around the Gili islands, go here, learn a bit about turtles, enjoy your time there and support them.
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Sorry in advance, I read a lot of bad comments. I'm confused, why can you comment badly about Meno Turtle Sunctuary? You don't know Mr Boulong created this place in 1995 because the turtle population was threatened with extinction on this island, especially GILI MENO, GILI AIR, GILI TRAWANGAN. and now after all these years we can all see lots of turtles in the sea because we have helped baby turtles to grow up and release them! You pay IDR 150,000 to release it because this lasts long term to buy fish for the turtle to eat and other supporting costs. We ask that you help us maintain this sunctuary because only from donations can we continue this place. Just for your information, if baby turtles just hatch and go straight to the sea, the chance of survival is only 0.5%, therefore we keep them for 6-8 months so they have a bigger chance - + 80% thank you guys🐢
ROLY HANDIKA

ROLY HANDIKA

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ANIMAL ABUSE!!!!!! This guy is a complete joke. He takes turtles hostage for 8 months, feeds them rice and keeps them in small ponds. Do not support this scam. The turtles will die as soon as they are released. Thats not natural, thats a huge messup. Sea turtles eat seagrass and some of them jellyfesh. If they get fed up with rice, how would they start eating seagrass all of a sudden ? Sea turtles are animales who belong to the water, if you keep them in small ponds &!feed them they cannot develop a natural behaviour. Do not donate money! Finally, why would someone pay 150k to release a turtle - if it’s for the protection of the turtle, release them immediately after they hatch as the real protection organizations do it. It is like a zoo. Protect the eggs, dont eat them and release them after they hatch, thats the way to really help them.
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We did a stop at Gili Meno just to go here and it did not disappoint.

We stayed there a fair bit watching all the little baby turtles and chatting with the guys that has run this sanctuary for years.

It is sad to know that many times he needs to buy the eggs from locals in order to be able to save those turtles. Some traditions are so cruel…

I was amazed to see how many people came here to see them and how many did NOT donate.

Everyone wants to see them in the wild when they are big though…

The pools were very clean and the turtles looked healthy.

I am still not sure how good or bad this interaction is for them but looking at how busy the islands are with sooo many tourists and so many boats everywhere, this is probably the safest for the little turtles.

Still… some people tried to touch them… which the guys there was very quick to prevent (I can’t believe some people..)

There were three different types and you can read more information over there as well as ask as many question as you have to the people watching over them, which were very kind.

I think all snorkeling tours around the Gili islands should donate a percentage, even if it is very small of what the charge to tourist to this place. At the end of the day, many people come here to see turtles so the more turtles the better business they will have…

If you are around the Gili islands, go here, learn a bit about turtles, enjoy your time there and...

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Ich war dort, habe die vielen negativen Rezensionen gelesen, aber ich kann mich ihnen nicht ganz anschließen. Ich will erklären warum: Die Strände von Gili Meno sind für die Schildkröten vermutlich verloren, da zu viele Leute, Bars etc. Schildkröten brauchen absolut ruhige Strände um überhaupt Eier zu legen, danach darf niemand in die Nähe vom Nest und ich denke Gili Meno ist zu touristisch um das zu gewährleisten. Die Strände in Griechenland zB müssen bewacht werden, nachts darf niemand an den Strand. Natürlich wäre das besser, aber es ist aufwändig und den Touristen muss klar sein, dass es besser wäre die Insel gar nicht zu besuchen, wenn die Schildkröten ihnen so am Herzen liegen.

Ist das nicht möglich, denke ich es ist noch die beste Lösung die Eier wie es hier geschieht an einem geschützten Ort zu vergraben und den Schlupf zu bewachen. Danach wird hier auf Gili Meno etwas anders verfahren als in den Turtle-Stationen auf Bali. Dort werden sie wirklich nach recht kurzer Zeit gegen eine kleine Spende von 50-100k von Touristen ins Meer entlassen. das dient der Finanzierung des Projektes. Die Überlebenschancen kleiner Schildkröten im Meer sind natürlich nicht gut, das wäre auch beim natürlichen Schlupf so. Die Strategie der Tiere ist viele Eier zu legen, damit es ein Teil der Jungtiere ins Erwachsenenalter schafft. Die Becken sind ganz genauso wie hier auf Gili Meno, aber sie verbringen wenig Zeit dort und kommen bald ins Meer. Vielleicht wären natürlich gestaltete Becken schön, aber Besucher sollten die Möglichkeiten bedenken. Die Becken müssen oft gereinigt werden und ein natürlich gestaltetes Becken würde den Rahmen sprengen denke ich.

Hier auf Gili Meno hat man sich wohl entschieden die kleinen Schildkröten länger als ein paar Wochen zu halten (ein Jahr habe ich gelesen) damit sie größer werden und bessere Chancen zum überleben haben. Das ist sicher nur für einen Teil der Schlüpflinge möglich, denn wenn die Schildkröten Saison haben sind es sicher zu viele um alle so lange zu behalten, das hat man auf Bali in Sanur und Serangan auch gesehen (es gibt noch viel mehr Stationen, aber diese habe ich besucht). Ob es besser ist weiß ich nicht. Ich weiß zu wenig darüber um vernünftig abzuwägen. Wie gesagt ist auch in der Natur nicht vorgesehen, dass es alle Schlüpflinge schaffen. Man rechnet damit, dass von tausend Jungtieren nur eines das Erwachsenenalter erreicht. Als wir dort waren (Oktober 2024) konnte man auch keine Schildkröten gegen Geld freilassen, obwohl ich das gerne gemacht hätte.

Ich schreibe diese Rezension vor allem, weil ich manche negative Rezensionen nicht durchdacht fand. Bitte informiert euch immer auch über die Hintergründe, ehe ihr über das Tierwohl sprecht und ggf. die Arbeit der Leute schlecht redet. Stellt ruhig Fragen. Sicherlich gibt es immer etwas zu verbessern, da stimme ich zu. Aber bitte bedenkt immer auch die Möglichkeiten vor Ort. Ich denke naturgetreue Becken sind nicht realistisch. Die Schildkrötengelege sich selbst zu überlassen ist sicher auch keine gute Wahl.

In Griechenland musste der WWF Strände kaufen und für die Touristen schließen. Sicher wäre das die beste Lösung, auch für die Gilis, da die Tiere hier die große Attraktion sind und die Inseln viel verlieren, wenn die Tiere nicht mehr da sind oder kommen. Die Locals arbeiten hoffentlich gemeinsam an einer Lösung für die Zukunft. Bis dahin würde ich aber gerne jene unterstützen die sich für eine Lösung engagieren, auch mit guten Worten. Bitte entmutigt nicht jene, die sich für die Tiere engagieren, auch wenn die beste Lösung, vielleicht noch nicht da ist. Helft lieber in kleinen Schritten auf diese...

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Sorry in advance, I read a lot of bad comments. I'm confused, why can you comment badly about Meno Turtle Sunctuary? You don't know Mr Boulong created this place in 1995 because the turtle population was threatened with extinction on this island, especially GILI MENO, GILI AIR, GILI TRAWANGAN. and now after all these years we can all see lots of turtles in the sea because we have helped baby turtles to grow up and release them! You pay IDR 150,000 to release it because this lasts long term to buy fish for the turtle to eat and other supporting costs. We ask that you help us maintain this sunctuary because only from donations can we continue this place. Just for your information, if baby turtles just hatch and go straight to the sea, the chance of survival is only 0.5%, therefore we keep them for 6-8 months so they have a bigger chance - + 80%...

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