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Cherating Turtle Sanctuary

Cherating, Malaysia
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Ranked #2 of 2 attractions in Cherating
3.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
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“Turtle and Terrapin Conservation”
- 21 May 2012
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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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“Turtle and Terrapin Conservation”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW

Cherating Turtle Sanctuary is ok for a visit, but much needs to be done to improve the place for its turtles. To learn more about turtles/terrapins, best to go through Turtle Conservation Society which provides guided tours. http://www.poundthegarlic.blogspot.com/2012/05/releasing-terrapins-and-turtle.html More

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Singapore, Singapore
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Good to visit if it is on your way”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012
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visited with my kids 15, 9, and 4 when the turtles weren't hatching. Not much to this sanctuary but I would say we spent an hour looking at the turtles in the three tanks (my 9 year is a turtle nut and I had to drag her away). It is worth a stop if you are near but don't make... More

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JB
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8 reviews 8 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Great Experience ! But not with sanctuary...”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 September 2011
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We were standing in front of the gate with a notice "Closed on Monday & Public Holidays". Pretty disappointing, we visited the mini zoo just to see a few tortoise but not the sea turtle. One of the hotel staffs enlightened our trip by informing us that a turtle egg-laying-baby- turtle-release tour can be arranged. It costs RM30 per adult... More

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Singapore
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“A little disappointed”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2011

We had gone with the expected to see turtles laying eggs, as it was near the start of the season (June to August), and upon calling the hotels, they said this year the season came early (May), so chances were good. Unfortunately the turtles didn't turn up to lay eggs, which is part and parcel of nature, so can't complain... More

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“Not nice to see the sancturay but ...”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 August 2010
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Well going to cherating to see the turtels in the sanctury is not such an good idea. They are kept in pools and to us it looked no good at all. They keep them there to release them when the are 3-4 years, then the have a good chance to survive. We unterstand the idea behind it but it looks... More

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Singapore
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“Great experience for live turtle at the sea”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2010
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We have planned to visit the sanctuary but it was closed. It might due to public holiday and weekend. We felt disappointed. At hotel, we saw a tour for live turtle watching but it cost MYR55 per person. We decided to drive around the town and get the cheapest deal. And we managed to get MYR25 per person. We went... More

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Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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4 reviews 4 reviews
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“A Must See”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2009
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This place is a must if stay at cherating. There is also a nice resort which i highly recommend near the sanctuary. Checkout the site... [-] More

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Malaysia
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Cherating Turtle Sanctuary”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 August 2008
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If you like to see turtle lays eggs, you should go to Cherating Turtle Sanctuary during June to August. The sanctuary is just in front of Club Med Cherating main entrance. The sea breeze at night was nice and the rangers were friendly. We went there about 10pm. From the notice board, it showed June and July are the peak... More

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Paris
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“Il y a 3 petits bassins, avec quelques...”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2010
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