Kélonia

Turtle in Kelonia

Kelonia on sea turtles is a specialized aquarium and observation station in the municipality of Saint -Leu in the northwest of the French island of Réunion in the Indian Ocean. It was established in 2006 on the basis of a former turtle farm.

Kelonia takes part in various scientific activities for the observation of sea turtles, including to migration studies, genetics and population monitoring. It also has a turtle infirmary.

Many sea turtles that were released by Kelonia are equipped with Argos - GPS transmitters, and their migration routes can be followed via Internet.

Species

Focus is on sea turtles of the Indian Ocean sea species: Chelonia mydas, Hawksbill Turtle ( Eretmochelys imbricata ), loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta), olive ridley turtle ( Lepidochelys olivacea ) and leatherback turtle ( Dermochelys coriacea )

Opening times

Every day, Monday to Sunday, 9:00 to 18:00 Guided Tours: 10:00 / 11:30 / 14:00 / 15:15 / 16:30

Photos

Albino Chelonia mydas

Hawksbill Turtle

Chelonia mydas

Olive Ridley turtle