Join the local community at Bali Sea Turtle Society and be part of a volunteering project to save the endangered species of sea turtles in Bali island!
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Sunday | 10:00 am to 05:00 pm |
Contact
Jl. Pantai Kuta, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
What to expect?
What to expect?
Located in Kuta, Bali Sea Turtle Society or also know as BSTS is a non-profit society established to protect sea turtles living along Bali shoreline. Shockingly, it was reported that more than 30,000 sea turtles were killed in Bali as these creatures were used for daily trading to make accessories, cooking dishes like soups and satay as well as being sacrificed during certain religious ceremonies. Such exploitations of this endangered sea turtles almost led to the extinction of these species in Bali island.
By joining the volunteering activities here in Bali Sea Turtle Society, you will make a change and bring an impact to the livelihood of these wildlife. Despite being a small local community in Kuta, they also welcome people from various backgrounds and there are also other active foreign volunteers too. You can help to feed the animal, clean their water tanks and also aid in the process to hatch the turtle eggs before being released to the sea. On top of that, you can also help to save injured turtles which sometimes are caused by parasites. Volunteers can also help to patrol the beach to monitor turtle eggs as well as attending other educational classes provided here in BSTS.
The most exciting part here is releasing the turtle hatchlings freely back into the sea. It is really interesting to experience this as part of the volunteering activity at Bali Sea Turtle Society. The turtles are usually released during sunset and you can observe these adorable creatures following the moonlight’s direction to head back into the sea.
By joining the volunteering activities here in Bali Sea Turtle Society, you will make a change and bring an impact to the livelihood of these wildlife. Despite being a small local community in Kuta, they also welcome people from various backgrounds and there are also other active foreign volunteers too. You can help to feed the animal, clean their water tanks and also aid in the process to hatch the turtle eggs before being released to the sea. On top of that, you can also help to save injured turtles which sometimes are caused by parasites. Volunteers can also help to patrol the beach to monitor turtle eggs as well as attending other educational classes provided here in BSTS.
The most exciting part here is releasing the turtle hatchlings freely back into the sea. It is really interesting to experience this as part of the volunteering activity at Bali Sea Turtle Society. The turtles are usually released during sunset and you can observe these adorable creatures following the moonlight’s direction to head back into the sea.
What to bring?
What to bring?
- Notebook & pen
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Water
- Light snacks
What are the facilities provided?
What are the facilities provided?
- Educational classes
- Washroom
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Couple , Friends , Family
Safety tips
Safety tips
- Listen to the instructions carefully before participating in any activity to help the turtles.
- By any situation when the turtle becomes highly active, cover the container with your hand to avoid them from escaping. Don’t worry, these baby turtles won’t bite!
Insiders’ tips
Insiders’ tips
- To join a turtle releasing project, you should check for updates on the official website of Bali Sea Turtle Society or their Facebook page as it is not done every day.
- You are not allowed to touch the baby turtles using your bare hands as germs could possibly infect them.
- The hatching period is usually from March to October each year.
- When you take pictures of these animals, please do not use flash as it can distract their sights.
- Apart from volunteering, you can also make a donation to Bali Sea Turtle Society by donating gloves, shampoo for cleaning tank, hand sanitizer or other useful items.
What to expect?
What to expect?
Located in Kuta, Bali Sea Turtle Society or also know as BSTS is a non-profit society established to protect sea turtles living along Bali shoreline. Shockingly, it was reported that more than 30,000 sea turtles were killed in Bali as these creatures were used for daily trading to make accessories, cooking dishes like soups and satay as well as being sacrificed during certain religious ceremonies. Such exploitations of this endangered sea turtles almost led to the extinction of these species in Bali island.
By joining the volunteering activities here in Bali Sea Turtle Society, you will make a change and bring an impact to the livelihood of these wildlife. Despite being a small local community in Kuta, they also welcome people from various backgrounds and there are also other active foreign volunteers too. You can help to feed the animal, clean their water tanks and also aid in the process to hatch the turtle eggs before being released to the sea. On top of that, you can also help to save injured turtles which sometimes are caused by parasites. Volunteers can also help to patrol the beach to monitor turtle eggs as well as attending other educational classes provided here in BSTS.
The most exciting part here is releasing the turtle hatchlings freely back into the sea. It is really interesting to experience this as part of the volunteering activity at Bali Sea Turtle Society. The turtles are usually released during sunset and you can observe these adorable creatures following the moonlight’s direction to head back into the sea.
By joining the volunteering activities here in Bali Sea Turtle Society, you will make a change and bring an impact to the livelihood of these wildlife. Despite being a small local community in Kuta, they also welcome people from various backgrounds and there are also other active foreign volunteers too. You can help to feed the animal, clean their water tanks and also aid in the process to hatch the turtle eggs before being released to the sea. On top of that, you can also help to save injured turtles which sometimes are caused by parasites. Volunteers can also help to patrol the beach to monitor turtle eggs as well as attending other educational classes provided here in BSTS.
The most exciting part here is releasing the turtle hatchlings freely back into the sea. It is really interesting to experience this as part of the volunteering activity at Bali Sea Turtle Society. The turtles are usually released during sunset and you can observe these adorable creatures following the moonlight’s direction to head back into the sea.
What to bring?
What to bring?
- Notebook & pen
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Water
- Light snacks
What are the facilities provided?
What are the facilities provided?
- Educational classes
- Washroom
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Couple , Friends , Family
Safety tips
Safety tips
- Listen to the instructions carefully before participating in any activity to help the turtles.
- By any situation when the turtle becomes highly active, cover the container with your hand to avoid them from escaping. Don’t worry, these baby turtles won’t bite!
Insiders’ tips
Insiders’ tips
- To join a turtle releasing project, you should check for updates on the official website of Bali Sea Turtle Society or their Facebook page as it is not done every day.
- You are not allowed to touch the baby turtles using your bare hands as germs could possibly infect them.
- The hatching period is usually from March to October each year.
- When you take pictures of these animals, please do not use flash as it can distract their sights.
- Apart from volunteering, you can also make a donation to Bali Sea Turtle Society by donating gloves, shampoo for cleaning tank, hand sanitizer or other useful items.
Join the local community at Bali Sea Turtle Society and be part of a volunteering project to save the endangered species of sea turtles in Bali island!
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am to 05:00 pm |
| Sunday | 10:00 am to 05:00 pm |
Contact
Jl. Pantai Kuta, Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
