The Turtle Nursery
A behind-the-scenes look at how baby tortoises grow.
About This Experience
Come see the very start of life at our Tortoise Nursery. This isn't just a walk-through, it's a guided visit where you'll meet our baby Aldabra tortoises and learn how we care for them.
We'll show you how we look after eggs, help hatchlings grow, and keep each baby healthy. At the end, you'll get a quiet moment to gently feed them. It's simple, hands-on, and a real part of our conservation efforts.
10:30am & 2pm
30 min
Suitable for all ages (children need adult supervision)
Tortoise Nursery Area
Max 10 people per session
How We Care for Them
The Nursery is at the heart of La Vanille's breeding programme. Every tortoise begins its journey here. We carefully incubate the eggs, check on the hatchlings daily, and track their growth to keep them healthy.
Feeding is done in a calm, controlled way, just right for young tortoises. This careful approach helps us maintain one of the world's largest groups of Aldabra giant tortoises. It's all about science, patience, and care.
What to Expect
- Go inside the nursery with a guide
- Learn how we breed and protect them
- Watch baby tortoises up close
- Gently feed them (supervised)
- Hold a baby tortoise
Practical Info
- Duration: Approximatively 30 min
- Age Guidance: Suitable for all ages (children need adult supervision)
- Max 10 people per session
- No need to book - just show up
You will select your preferred date and time during the booking process.
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