Saving Bali's Sea Turtles: Join the Conservation Effort (May-October)

Protect Bali's Sea Turtles: Save eggs, clean beaches, release babies!

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DURATION

1.5 hours

Booking type

Join-in trip

MEET UP

At location

Group size

Up to 10 guests

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Join the Bali Sea Turtle Conservation Effort with hands-on experience.
Learn about sea turtles and help their conservation at a turtle center in Bali. This program aims to increase the chances of survival for this ancient species.Bali's coastline is a nesting habitat for sea turtles. From April to October, female turtles return to the same location where they hatched decades ago to lay their eggs. The most common species found nesting in Bali are the olive ridley and green turtles, with occasional sightings of hawksbill turtles. However, sea turtles face threats from feral animals, human predation on eggs, fishing accidents, beach development, and misleading artificial lights.The sea turtle conservation community in Bali actively engages in egg rescue, beach cleaning, providing hatching facilities, and caring for injured turtles. These efforts aim to preserve the existence of these ancient marine reptiles. Most turtle centers in Bali operate on donations and volunteer support.By participating in our Bali Sea Turtle Experience, you can support local conservation efforts and gain hands-on experience working with sea turtles.What to ExpectArrive at the conservation facility and receive an introductionAttend a presentation on sea turtles and the threats they faceEngage in volunteer work such as beach cleaning, tank scrubbing, or egg incubationParticipate in a baby turtle release (during the nesting season only)Receive a certificate of volunteer supportThe experience will take 1.5-2 hours depending on how long the clean-up will take, so do set aside that amount of time. Important NotesPlease Note this experience is available May - early October.The nesting season in Bali starts around March through September each year and they choose to lay eggs at night after 11.00pm until dawn. The months of June, July, and August are considered the peak nesting season when people at the shelter need to stay awake almost all night to ensure they are safe from dogs.We highly recommend that you bring your own water in a reusable container to avoid using water in plastic bottles! You will definitely get thirsty as this activity includes hands on experiences outdoors!!

Experience highlights

Learn about sea turtle conservation

Ethical conservation experience

Release baby turtles in nesting season!

What You’ll be Doing

support local conservation efforts and gain hands-on experience working with sea turtles

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What’s Included

Tour of the conservation facility

Presentation on sea turtles

Baby turtle release (during nesting season only)

Certificate of volunteer support

Still mineral water re-fill & snack

Guide/Facilitator from Bali Conservation Adventures escort

Donations to the shelter

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Next Available Dates

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Select Time for 22 Dec 2024

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Where we'll meet

Start Point

Meet-up at Saba Asri Turtle Conservation(Saba Asri Sea Turtle Conservation, Indonesia)

Meet at selected timeslot

End Point

End at Start Point(s)

Start & ends

Daily

09:30AM - 11:00AM

Suitability / Accessibility

Child Friendly (No Minimum Age)

Cancellation & other policies

Cancellation
To secure your spot, your host will turn away other guests. Because of this, cancellations aren't allowed.
Minimum Participants
If there are fewer than 2 participants, the host may reschedule or refund your booking.

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Bali Conservation Adventures is a tourism-based initiative dedicated to supporting wildlife conservation in Bali. The Indonesian archipelago is home to numerous endangered animal species facing threats from wildlife trade and habitat loss. The organization believes that significant conservation efforts are crucial to prevent these species from going extinct. Collaborating with local conservation facilities, they aim to improve resources and increase the chances of survival for endangered species. Tourists visiting Bali can join this meaningful cause and make a lasting impact by supporting wildlife conservation during their adventure on the island.

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Helpful Questions

I will be in Bali 19Nov 2024, will there be any turtles to release to the sea?

EC, 11 Nov 2024

Hi EC, Thanks for reaching out! Yes, you can still join the turtle release on the 19th of November. It's still available because for this year, the nesting season is a bit late.

We will be in Bali between 29th Oct to 6 Nov. Will there still be turtle release?

Seah, 23 Sep 2024

Hi Seah, the chance is only 20% as Oct is the end of nesting season. Our host can only confirm a week before the asked date in October. :)

Will any turtle releases be available in October of this year? Thank you.

Jenny , 04 Sep 2024

Hello Jenny, Yes, the latest will be arround Oct 10th

hi, i’m intending to head directly to the conversation after checking out from my first hotel (before moving on to the next accommodation), so my luggage will be with me. is that okay? will there be a place where i can store my luggage safely?

jo, 22 Aug 2024

Hi Jo, Yes, you can definitely leave your luggage at our facility during the experience. During your booking, please include under "notes" of your request to inform our host :)

Hello, we are comming in Bali in May-June 2025. If we book in that period, is turtle release available? Thanks, Laura

Laura Puiu, 15 Jul 2024

Hi Laura, thanks for your inquiry :) Yes, you'll be able to participate in turtle release within May to 15 September 2025. Hope this information helps!

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