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Turtle Hatchery

Conservation hatcheries on the south-west coast collect sea turtle eggs to protect them from poachers and release the hatchlings into the sea. Visitors can see baby turtles and learn about the species nesting on Sri Lanka's beaches.

Where
Kandy, Sri Lanka
Time needed
30–60 minutes
Best time to go
Dec–Apr
💡 Tip: Avoid handling the turtles and skip flash photography.

About Kandy

Kandy is Sri Lanka's last royal capital, set around a lake in the green central hills. It is the island's cultural heart, home to the revered Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, and a handy base for Sigiriya, Dambulla and the tea country.

More to see in Kandy

City tourKandy City & Cultural TourFull day
LandmarkSigiriya Rock Fortress3–4 hours
TempleDambulla Cave Temple1–2 hours
ExperienceKitulgala White-Water Rafting2–3 hours
CruiseMadu River Safari1–2 hours
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