Sea Turtle Hatchery - Habaraduwa
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Save and share this! 💜 Back with part 2 of what you need to add to your Sri Lanka itinerary! Here I’ve covered all the places you should visit when you’re traveling to the southern side (my favorite!) of Sri Lanka: 📍Hiriketiya: A beautiful small beach haven in the deep south of the coastline 📍Turtle rescue, Ahangama: An eye-opening experience to 📍Ahangama: Lots to do from surfing to temple hopping 📍Galle: Windswept beaches with a rich colonial history. Eat at Dumplings cafe here! 📍Secret Beach, Mirissa: Small but secluded lagoon Tag your beach buddy below and plan a trip rightaway! Got any other questions for me? Drop them down below! 😉 #indiangirlstravel#indiangirlswander#traveltheworld#srilanka#srilankatravel#srilankangirl#srilankatrip#indiantravelblogger#internationaltravel
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Our visit to the turtle hatchery in Sri Lanka was an enlightening and heartwarming experience that left a lasting impression on us. From the moment we arrived, the staff greeted us with genuine warmth and hospitality, eager to share their passion for sea life conservation. The staff members were not only friendly but incredibly knowledgeable, providing us with comprehensive information about the various turtle species, their life cycles, and the challenges they face in their natural habitats. We learned about the critical work being done at the hatchery to protect and rehabilitate these magnificent creatures, as well as how we could contribute to their conservation efforts. The hatchery's dedication to sea turtle welfare was evident in the care and attention given to each turtle under their watch. We were moved by their commitment to ensuring the health and safety of these vulnerable animals, and it was inspiring to see firsthand the positive impact of their efforts. In addition to the educational aspect, the hatchery also featured a charming souvenir shop where we could purchase mementos to commemorate our visit. From handmade crafts to locally sourced goods, the shop offered a variety of unique treasures that not only served as reminders of our time at the hatchery but also contributed to supporting their conservation initiatives. Overall, our experience at the turtle hatchery was both educational and uplifting. The friendly and informative staff, coupled with the opportunity to witness the incredible work being done to protect sea life, made it a highlight of our trip to Sri Lanka. We left feeling inspired and empowered to do our part in preserving these magnificent creatures for future generations to enjoy.
Shannon KalinowskaShannon Kalinowska
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Here comes the Sea Turtle hatchery in Habaraduwa into play. Whenever a turtle gets injured , the people from Habaraduwa – but also neighbouring cities like Mirissa, Pelena, Walliwela and Unawatuna – bring wounded animals to the Sea Turtle Hatchery. They heal their wounds and let them revalidate and put them back into the ocen when they are fully recovered. When a turtle is carrying eggs, she is said to be gravid, not pregnant. Well, every female turtle is carrying eggs, but they’re infertile until a male turtle passes by and does his thing. The female turtles then search for a nice place on the beach and lay their eggs under the sand. The people from the sea turtle hatchery pay close attention to the beach and when they see a turtles nest, they dig up the eggs and take them home. That’s why the name says hatchery. They have an area in their garden with around 1000 eggs at any given time. Why do they dig up the eggs? Turtle eggs are a precious good for animals and humans. Apparently, it’s a delicacy and some people tend to eat the eggs or sell them for a lot of money. When the eggs hatch in the hatchery they put the baby turtles immediately in the sea so they can have the free life they deserve. If they see some weaker baby turtles they let them strengthen in the hatchery for a while until they’re ready to go. If you want to visit the hatchery, the entrance is 500 LKR (around 3 dollars/euros). You’re always free to give them some donations so they can keep the turtles near Mirissa & Unawatuna safe. Or you can buy something in their super cute souvenir shop.
Roshan Kalpa TharangaRoshan Kalpa Tharanga
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Sea Turtle hatchery in Habaraduwa is mainly built with moto: whenever a turtle gets injured, the people from neighbouring cities like Mirissa, Unawatuna etc bring wounded animals to the Sea Turtle Hatchery. They heal their wounds and put them back into the ocean once the turtles are are fully recovered. The people from the sea turtle hatchery pay close attention to the beach and when they see a turtles nest, they dig up the eggs and bring it to hatchery. We could see many eggs which were bought from Turtle nest were kept inside hatchery in a area of sand nests. where ever they have dug the nest for eggs they have also kept small name plate which has type of the turtle, number of eggs and date eggs were kept in sand nest. When the eggs hatch in the hatchery they put the baby turtles immediately in the sea. If any baby turtle is weak then they will provide respective care and medication and then leave them to sea. Entry fee is 500 LKR(184 Rs INR). Staff was very friendly and explained everything. we were given small turtle to hold and explained about it.
Lakshmi BiradarLakshmi Biradar
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I visited this place expecting to find a safe space for sick and injured turtles in need of treatment. Instead, I found turtles confined to small tanks, swimming in circles all day. Some of these turtles will remain in these tanks forever because, according to the staff, they wouldn’t survive in the ocean. This raises the question: which of these two situations is worse? Moreover, the turtles are constantly under stress as tourists are allowed to touch them. When I suggested placing a “Do not touch the turtles” sign, the response was that many visitors enjoy interacting with them. This leads me to question: is this a place meant to benefit the turtles or to make a profit? If you care about animal welfare, I urge you to either change the rules (post written guidelines for tourists, use nets to prevent contact) or reconsider if this is the right solution. Unfortunately, based on my experience, it doesn’t seem to be.
Alessia AstorinoAlessia Astorino
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During my recent visit to Turtle Hatchery-HABARADUWA , I was treated to an eye-opening experience that left me with a newfound appreciation for marine life and conservation efforts. As an animal lover, this unique attraction provided a rare opportunity to interact with magnificent sea turtles and learn about their conservation. Upon entering the farm, I was greeted by a knowledgeable and passionate staff who were eager to share their expertise. They took the time to educate visitors about the various species of sea turtles and the challenges they face in the wild. Their dedication to conservation was evident, and their commitment to the well-being of these incredible creatures was truly inspiring. Local people fee : 300/= per person
Mayu ManoMayu Mano
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