The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service is to open the doors of its world-leading turtle-education and conservation centre, Mon Repos, once again this summer.
Ranger in Charge of Mon Repos, Cathy Gatley said that with reduced ticket numbers due to COVID-19 and the Centre’s enormous popularity, people would need to book quickly to ensure they did not miss out.
“Mon Repos Turtle Encounter is the only ranger-guided turtle encounter available on the East Coast and is instrumental in the research into turtle conservation,” Ms Gatley said.
“Last season Mon Repos was redeveloped and visitors flocked to the $22 million centre for a fully immersive turtle experience. This year is expected to be as popular as ever as hundreds of loggerhead sea turtles return to Mon Repos to lay eggs.”
She said the Centre supported the largest population of nesting marine loggerhead turtles in the South Pacific and was critical to the survival of the endangered species.
“The experience is popular with families as an educational opportunity for everyone to learn about the importance of conservation efforts and how we can all contribute to efforts to save the species,” Ms Gatley said.
“Turtle breeding season is a wonderful opportunity to see these amazing animals in their natural environment. There aren’t many times that a family can learn and experience something as special as this.”
She said half the season’s tickets had been sold in one day, so people really needed to be quick.
“In addition to booking tickets for night tours, this year, due to COVID, tickets for day visits will also be required,” the ranger said.
