Turtle Encounter at Coral World Ocean Park in St Thomas
St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
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Trip Type: Nature & Wildlife
Duration: Flexible
Get up close to amazing green sea turtles at St Thomas’ Coral World Ocean Park. Learn about this endangered species from an expert instructor, and step into the seaside turtle pool to touch their shells and watch them swim gracefully around you. A portion of proceeds goes toward research and conservation projects to help ensure the turtles’ survival for years to come. After your Turtle Encounter, spend as long as you like exploring other Coral World attractions to discover the marine wonders of the Caribbean and the US Virgin Islands.
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Get up close to amazing green sea turtles at St Thomas’ Coral World Ocean Park. Learn about this endangered species from an expert instructor, and step into the seaside turtle pool to touch their shells and watch them swim gracefully around you. A portion of proceeds goes toward research and conservation projects to help ensure the turtles’ survival for years to come. After your Turtle Encounter, spend as long as you like exploring other Coral World attractions to discover the marine wonders of the Caribbean and the US Virgin Islands.After arriving at Coral World Ocean Park at your selected time, you'll be greeted by your expert instructor for an orientation session to learn about the biology, habitat and life cycles of green sea turtles, an endangered species. Hear of the steps taken to protect these magnificent creatures from the many threats they face in the wild, such as hunting and pollution.
Then put on your swimsuit and follow your instructor to the outdoor Turtle Pool. Step into the waist-deep water for a close encounter with two of Coral World’s 100-lb (45-kg) green sea turtles. Run your hands along their hard shells and admire their grace as they swim around you.
You'll gain wonderful insight into these beautiful creatures and come away with a higher respect for them and an awareness of their plight. Plus, a portion of ticket proceeds goes toward research and conservation projects to help save this beloved species, so you can feel even better about your purchase.
After your Turtle Encounter, spend as long as you like exploring the rest of Coral World Ocean Park: explore the Marine Gardens, head to the Undersea Observatory Tower, discover the creatures of the Caribbean Reef and more.
Then put on your swimsuit and follow your instructor to the outdoor Turtle Pool. Step into the waist-deep water for a close encounter with two of Coral World’s 100-lb (45-kg) green sea turtles. Run your hands along their hard shells and admire their grace as they swim around you.
You'll gain wonderful insight into these beautiful creatures and come away with a higher respect for them and an awareness of their plight. Plus, a portion of ticket proceeds goes toward research and conservation projects to help save this beloved species, so you can feel even better about your purchase.
After your Turtle Encounter, spend as long as you like exploring the rest of Coral World Ocean Park: explore the Marine Gardens, head to the Undersea Observatory Tower, discover the creatures of the Caribbean Reef and more.
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