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Turtle Point: Entry Ticket

A unique place where research, conservation, and education coexist

Turtle Point (Portici)
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  1. Start time: 09:00

  2. Duration: 1h

  3. Live guide: English, Italian

  4. Max group size: 25

  5. Wheelchair accessible

Registered address: Museo Darwin-Dohrn, Villa Comunale, 80121, Naples, IT
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  • Entrance to Turtle Point

Welcome to a one-of-a-kind experience that will transport you into the fascinating world of marine life. Turtle Point center boasts over 600 square meters of indoor space and 7,000 square meters of outdoor space, equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories for environmental and biological analyses.

It also boasts an outpatient clinic with surgical and radiological rooms, an extensive educational exhibition, a multimedia room, and spaces dedicated to the care and rehabilitation of marine turtles injured by human activity that impact coastal and marine environments.

What's more, the rehabilitation spaces for turtles are open to the public, and the knowledgeable staff accompanying visitors during the visit will share the stories of all the hospitalized turtles, their clinical condition, and their quirks.

They will delve deeper into the themes covered in the extensive multimedia room, complete with digital screens packed with content. Full-sized models of large marine vertebrates and explanatory panels on the European Marine Strategy Framework Directive complement the visitor experience.

Don't miss out on the chance to explore this awe-inspiring, interactive journey, where learning meets adventure. Book your ticket now and get ready to dive into the world of marine life!

  • Show your smartphone voucher at the entrance of the Turtle Point
  • Large buses cannot reach the center, so drivers must park in the Slargo Carrone parking area on Via Emanuele Gianturco 48 (Portici). Visitors will continue for a short walk to Piazza San Pasquale heading to the port area and, passing the Aeneas Institute, will find the Turtle Point on the right.

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  • Get a full refund if you select a refundable ticket during checkout and cancel until 23:59 the day before you visit.
  • Rescheduling is not possible for this ticket.

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