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Help Protect Bali’s Sea Turtles (May-Oct)
Help protect Bali’s turtles, not just watch a release
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Group size
Up to 10 guests
DURATION
1.5 hours
Booking type
Join-in trip
MEET UP
At location
Group size
Up to 10 guests
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A hands-on sea turtle experience that actually helps conservation
If you want a sea turtle experience in Bali that actually helps conservation, not just a quick beach release, this is the one to book.You’ll spend 1.5 to 2 hours at a working turtle centre learning how Bali protects nesting Olive Ridley and Green turtles, then help with real tasks like beach cleaning, tank scrubbing or egg-incubation work. It’s a good fit for travellers who want a hands-on wildlife experience with direct local impact.Bali’s coastline is an important nesting habitat, but eggs and hatchlings face constant pressure from feral dogs, egg poaching, fishing accidents, beach development and artificial lights. Local turtle centres step in by rescuing eggs, running hatching facilities and caring for injured turtles, and much of that work depends on donations and volunteer support. Your visit contributes to that day-to-day protection work.If hatchlings are ready, you may also join a baby turtle release during nesting season. But releases are not staged or guaranteed, which is part of what makes this feel more responsible. The focus stays on what the turtles need that day.Why this is different from other turtle 'rescues' in Bali This is quite different from many turtle “rescues” in Bali, which are often set up on busy, brightly lit resort beaches to make releases easy for tourists. Baby turtles are actually very sensitive to light and noise, and too much of both can disorient them as they head to sea. Here, the centre is in a quieter stretch of coastline, away from the bustle, with far less light pollution — so conditions are closer to what turtles naturally need.Even though in most situations it’s best for hatchlings to head straight to the sea as soon as they emerge, the reality in Bali is that many nests don’t get that chance. Along busy stretches of coastline, eggs and hatchlings face real threats from predators like dogs, as well as poaching, flooding and artificial lights. That’s why they’re sometimes carefully relocated to safer hatcheries where they can incubate properly. Hatchlings may also be held briefly if they emerge in unsafe conditions, like during the day or in crowded areas, so they can be released at a better time.What’s important is that turtles aren’t kept just to create an experience — they’re released as soon as conditions are right. That’s why releases aren’t on a fixed schedule. It may feel less predictable, but it ensures the focus stays on the turtles’ survival, not on putting on a show.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
What You’ll be Doing
support local conservation efforts and gain hands-on experience working with sea turtles
Show Details
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
Show Details
Next Available Dates
Prices shown in USD
Select Time for 08 Jun 2026
Additional Information
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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Rp721.000
/person4.9(45)
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Meet your host
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.
Speaks: Fluent English
Acceptance rate: 79%
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