guided visits | GRANDE MOTTE (LA)
In La Grande Motte, the rehabilitation center for marine turtles from bycatch was created to verify that marine turtles are still able to swim and eat by themselves after being nursed in the rescue center. The rehabilitation center is fenced in a sea inlet between the Ponant pond and the Mediterranean Sea. Our turtles are observable from April to October when they come to the surface to breathe.
Montpellier - Petite Camargue
55, rue du port
34280 LA GRANDE MOTTE
Annual closing :
Closed from October to March for paid services
The educational trail along the Ponant pond is open and free all year long
Location : On the outskirts, Montpellier - Petite Camargue
Languages spoken : 
Documents in english : Description, website
Prices
Groupes : min. 15 pers.
max. 30 pers.
Prices 2021 :
- Guided visit (group price) : groups from 140 €
Activities / products
average length of time : 1:30 hour
Activities :
Different activities are suggested depending on age:
– A guided tour of the rehabilitation center recommended to teenagers and adults but open to kids too. A keeper will explain why sea turtles are threatened, how the CESTMed protects them and many anecdotes about their life style. From 6 years old.
– 'naturalist' activity (8-11 years old): what do sea turtles eat? What eat them? Can you recognize all plants and animals that surround them? How do they breathe and breed? You will have to listen carefully to challenge the final game and find the hidden treasure of the Ponant pond…
– 'turtle hospital' activity (5-9 years old): they will put themselves in turtle keepers'shoes and try to take care of their turtle toy
Information and booking with the tourist office of La Grande Motte: 33 (0)4 67 46 52 00 - www.lagrandemotte.com
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