Turtle Nesting and Conservation in Sri Lanka Kosgoda Turtle Conservation Center

One of many cities along the Southern coastal belt of Sri Lanka is Kosgoda. This coastal town is known for its beautiful tropical scenery and is also popular as being the starting point to exploring the magnificent wonders of Southern portion of Sri Lanka. This city is also popular amongst tourists who enjoy the rustic and scenic beauty of the city, along with its relaxed lifestyle.

Of the many attractions, one of its more unique attractions is the Kosgoda Turtle Conservation Center, a turtle farm so as to speak which safeguards turtle nesting and conservation. This Conservation Center is visited by many wildlife enthusiasts quite often, and has become one of the pioneering institutions in turtle conservation.

Of the eight species of turtles found around the world, five can be found in Sri Lanka and  Kosgoda Turtle Conservation Center is a home for all of the five species. This institution takes responsibility in ensuring the safety of turtle eggs, while providing shelter and support to the egg during the incubation period, and later ensuring that the hatchlings are safely released in to their natural habitat. The Kosgoda Turtle Conservation Center collects and provides safety for nearly 4000 turtle eggs of various species each month, and therefore plays a big role in the conservation of these rare and majestic creatures. This Conservation Center truly does an amazing job in conserving the turtles of Sri Lanka and maintaining balance in the delicate eco-system of Sri Lanka, and thereby pioneering the turtle conservation movement in the region. Visitors of the Kosgoda Turtle Conservation Center will be afforded the opportunity of witnessing the beginnings of many different turtles as they hatch from their eggs and prepare to make their way to the ocean. If you are wildlife enthusiast or a marine-life lover, then visit the Kosgoda Turtle Conservation Center and witness the beauty of the birth of the turtles of Sri Lanka.

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