Situated a few kilometres north of the main Hikkaduwa town lies the Sea Turtle Hatchery and Rescue Centre, a centre with the aim of conserving some of the endangered species of turtles in the world. It is just one of many turtle hatcheries in the southern coast of the island. Initially starting as a community project to help protect the biodiversity of the southern coast, it is now a fully-fledged hatchery and rescue centre with dedicated teams that work round the clock to study, care and protect several turtle species.
Presently, there are five species of turtles that are taken care of in the hatchery and rescue centre. Such species are the Olive Ridley Turtle, Leatherback Turtle, Loggerhead Turtle, Hawksbill Turtle, and Green Turtle. The facilities of the sea turtle hatchery and rescue centre are all state-of-the-art, complete with water tanks to care for newborn turtles, along with adult turtle species that have been rescued from the sea due to injuries. One of the more peculiar sights in the centre is the area in which the turtles lay their eggs, as they have distinct little mounds of sand piled neatly between one another. Each of these mounds is monitored closely to calculate the hatching process of the turtle eggs.
Sri Lanka Turtle Hatching Season
Turtle hatching season in Sri Lanka is known to be from November – May. With their peak seasons between January – March. It's also good to know that Sri Lanka has two monsoon seasons, a North East monsoon (between October and January) as well as a South West monsoon, (between May and July).
Best time to visit Turtle Hatchery
Recommend visiting Turtle Hatchery Sri Lanka early in the morning to avoid the crowds.
How to Reach?
From Colombo to Turtle Hatchery 128km Far away. You can choose easy way to reach Turtle Hatchery.
What You Can Do Here?
If you visit in Turtle Hatchery, there are lots of things to do for your enjoying. You can visit hikkaduwa beach, visit hikkaduwa national park, get knowledge about tutle, sightseeing, take photos & many more.
Here is a long list of major things to do in Turtle Hatchery. Which the first time travelers can visit and experience.
Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery
Turtles are reptiles of the order Chelonii. Therefore they are also called chelonians by researchers and conservationists. Chelonians are charaterized by the special bony shell or carapace, which is developed from their ribs and acts as a shield. They are an old group with the very first proto-turtles having evolved over 220 milliom years ago in the Triassic Era. The order of Chelonii, also known as the Testudines, have three members in the group; turtles, tortoises and terrapins.
Turtles: In North America the word indicates all chelonians, including tortoises and terrapins. However in the UK the turtle indicates sea dwelling species of Chelonians. The word generally refers to chelonians with flippers that spend the major portion of their lives in water.
Relax in Hikkaduwa Beach
Ever since the 1960s, the beach town of Hikkaduwa has been a major tourist hotspot, mainly because of the pristine Hikkaduwa Beach. Known for its palm-fringed landscape with alluring waters, the beach is perfect for any traveller looking for recreation, leisure, rest, and relaxation. Many water sports entice the adrenaline junkie with snorkelling, diving, surfing, and many more. If you are looking for a more low-key vacation, the beach is perfect for the entire family to have a picnic, frolic in its waters, or play a bit of beach volleyball. Hikkaduwa Beach is a stretch of endless fun.
Walk around Hikkaduwa National Park
The Hikkaduwa National Park has long been known to be one of the most kaleidoscopic attractions of the southern coast of the island. Boasting of a myriad of coral, along with an array of marine species, the reef is a strip that allows one to understand just how diverse Sri Lanka is, in terms of its wildlife. The marine park serves to be one of the three marine national parks on the island, which extends to a depth of around 5 metres. While it is not known to many, the national park, especially the reef acts as one of the major protectors of the Hikkaduwa Beach, as it does not allow for the beach to erode.
Sightseeing
Here you can watch turtle & get more information about turtle. You can see many variety turtles.
Other places you can see Turtle Hatchery
- Turtle Hatchery Unawatuna.
- Bentota Turtle Hatchery.
- Turtle Hatchery Habaraduwa.
- Mahamodara Sea Turtle Hatchery .
