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Kélonia, the sea turtle observatory

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Kélonia, the sea turtle observatory - Tourism, holidays & weekends guide in the Réunion
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Located by the seaside on the west coast of Réunion, at the north exit of the town of Saint-Leu, the Kélonia site is not just a place for raising awareness of the environment and sea turtles; it is also a research and treatment centre for these protected species. At the centre, sick or injured turtles are cared for before being released into the ocean once they have recovered.

Open to visitors, the sea turtle observatory has a three-part museum trail for you to follow: the Discovery area, where you can see the various environments inhabited by these marine reptiles during the course of their biological cycle, and admire several species of sea turtles in a huge open-air pool; the Confrontation room, where the exhibition documents the close links between human societies and sea turtles in different eras and places; and the Future area, equipped with multimedia and interactive displays, addressing the issue of how to preserve these endangered species and their habitats.

For a scenic way to round off your visit, be sure to go up to the top of the observation tower. From there you will have a lovely view of Kélonia's pools and the Bay of Saint-Leu! Before leaving the area, you can also pay a visit to the centre's gift shop selling local craft items.

Opening timesMonday: 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM   •   Tuesday: 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM   •   Wednesday: 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM   •   Thursday: 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM   •   Friday: 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM   •   Saturday: 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM   •   Sunday: 09:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Address46 Rue du Général de Gaulle, Saint-Leu
Telephone+33 2 62 34 81 10
Official sitemuseesreunion.fr

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Kélonia, the sea turtle observatory

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