Sindu Dwarawati Turtle Conservation is a remarkable sanctuary dedicated to the preservation of marine life, particularly sea turtles. Nestled in a serene coastal setting, this conservation center offers visitors an immersive experience into the world of turtle conservation. During my recent visit, I was deeply impressed by the dedication of the staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to protect these magnificent creatures. The conservation efforts are meticulously carried out, ensuring the well-being and sustainability of the turtle population. The facilities are well-maintained and informative, providing visitors with valuable insights into the importance of turtle conservation and the challenges they face in their natural habitat. I wholeheartedly encourage everyone to visit Sindu Dwarawati Turtle Conservation and support this noble cause. By contributing to the conservation efforts and making a donation, we can all play a role in safeguarding the future of these endangered species. Your visit and donation will make a significant difference in the continued success of this vital conservation initiative. Let's come together to protect our oceans and the magnificent creatures that call it home. Visit Sindu Dwarawati Turtle Conservation today and be a part of something truly meaningful.

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Ticked off a bucket list item and released a baby turtle. The volunteers shared knowledge and seemed very genuine in wanting to help these wonderful sea creatures.

Still have my doubts about this place. There is no entrance fee, which is great. You can just make a donation and/or release a baby sea turtle for 100K. Sad that you just choose it from the baby sea turtles with a plastic jar and that’s it. I asked where to set it free, if it still has to crawl in the sand for a bit (because I’ve read that that’s important for the muscle development,…) but the owner just said “put it in the sea” and gave no guidance at all. We could just walk out with the turtle and do whatever we wanted with it. He gave no information about where to set it free, warning not to touch the turtle,… so it felt a bit odd. I put the turtle on some sand first so it had to walk a bit and then guided it to the sea without touching it. The turtle swam away and looked in good condition and strong. There were grown seaturtles inside too, and I got the opportunity to feed them. It was nice, but I wondered why they were over there and not in the sea. They didn’t have any injuries and all looked healthy. Maybe that is for attracting tourists and a bit sad, and gave me a sad feeling. In the front there was a large installation with sand and the sea turtle eggs where the baby turtles hatched. Nice that it’s there, because with all of the tourists the turtles nests would get stepped on and ruined. Still don’t really know how to feel about this place. The owner looks like someone who really helps the turtles, but the adult turtles in the small enclosures gave me a sad feeling. I had a better feeling at the turtle education and conservation center and would recommend this place if you want more information.

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An attraction for children and anyone who wants to see a turtle up close. This is not good for the turtles. It's better to go to Gili Trawangan, where they swim freely offshore.

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My experience was a mixed one. I was sad seeing so many turtles cramped up in a small space and the adults looked like they missed the sea and wants to swim freely. Many people come here to take pictures and touch the turtles but there is noone talking about them or giving out informations on the "conservative" part. It was my first time seeing one so I was excited but that was soon washed away seeing the condition they were living under.

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