Turtles

Discover fun and interesting turtle facts, learn about their habitats and the conservation status of the sea turtle species. Keep your eyes peeled for unique stories about our rescue turtles, Dave, Chandler and Plugga, with latest news, articles & guides from the team at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium.

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Turtle at Rescue centre in SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

World Turtle Day Facts!

May 23rd is International World Turtle Day. On this day we raise awareness of Turtles around the world and how we can help them to survive and thrive in the wild.

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Meet our Sea Turtles

Here at SEA LIFE Sydney we have 3 adorable Sea Turtles: Dave, Chong & Myrtle! Learn more about them right now

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SEALIFE Sydney Animal Rescue

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium launches Animal Rescue Centre!

Sick and injured marine life will be cared for in the new Animal Rescue Centre before being released back into the wild!

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The Threatened Species of the Ocean

The ocean is home to some of the most mysterious and distinctive creatures, many of which are at risk of extinction. What are the threats facing the marine life and what is being done to protect?

Turtle at Rescue centre in SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium

World Turtle Day Facts!

May 23rd is International World Turtle Day. On this day we raise awareness of Turtles around the world and how we can help them to survive and thrive in the wild.

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Rescued Juvenile Turtles Avalon, Warnie & Cuttler Begin Their New Lives

SEA LIFE Sydney proudly released three, now healthy, juvenile turtles, Avalon the Hawksbill Sea Turtle and Warnie and Cuttler, two Loggerhead Turtles, back into the ocean, at Zenith Beach, Port Stephens, NSW.

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Your feel-good story for the week: Lizzie the Green Sea Turtle has been released back into the wild!

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Centre has made the first turtle release of the year. Lizzie was released back into the ocean in Sydney’s south after four months in care

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QUIET MORNING (Book Week)
  • Tuesday 24th June 2025
  • Quiet Morning

Join us for a 'Quiet Morning'

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium will be opening their doors for a ‘Sensory Session'.
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  • Wednesday 19th March 2025
  • Conservation

Tiny but Mighty, Endangered Native Species Making a Comeback!

SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Releases, over 250 Southern Pygmy Perch in a World-First for Conservation supported by NSW DPI Fisheries

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  • Thursday 13th March 2025
  • Conservation

SURPRISE! It’s a Baby Shark!

Historic Grey Nurse Shark Birth Captured on Video at SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium
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  • Monday 3rd March 2025

SEA LIFE Aquariums Dive into Immersive Adventure with Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons in Exciting New Partnership!

New for 2025, SEA LIFE Aquariums across Australia and New Zealand will bring the enchanting world of Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons to life through engaging marine education activities.
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  • Thursday 27th February 2025
  • Sea Life, International Wheelchair Day

International Wheelchair Day

To celebrate International Wheelchair Day, Merlin Entertainments is offering free entry across all of their Australian and New Zealand attractions to mobility device users and their carer from 1st March – 3rd March 2025.  

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