Sea Turtle Hatchery Centre, Mahamodara
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Label : Fun For Kids
Tags : Aquarium
Timings : Daily - 8 AM to 6 PM
Entry Fee : LKR 500
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Sea Turtle Hatchery Centre, Mahamodara, Galle Overview
Sea Turtle Hatchery Centre is a family-run conservation centre rescuing turtles in danger of losing their lives to fishing industries when caught in nets or hunted for meat. The centre features tanks for injured and newly-hatched turtles and is currently home to 40 turtles of four different species. In addition, visitors can enjoy guided tours of the farms and incubation centres.
The hatchery is a short tuk-tuk ride, about 10 to 15 minutes, from Galle Fort, so it works well as an add-on rather than a separate half-day trip. Guided tours run through the day past rescue tanks holding turtles recovering from net injuries and other harm, alongside newly hatched ones being raised until they're strong enough for release. It's one of the more hands-on wildlife stops near Galle, and a good pick for families travelling with kids.
