Don't miss this amazing opportunity to work with sea turtles, and learn how our Incubation
Greenhouse saves thousands of critically Endangered Leatherbacks. Observe sea turtles nesting, assist in
measuring and identifying turtles, plus, the rescue and transfer of eggs to a protected incubation area. Other volunteer
activities include incubation supervision, nest escavation and hatchling releases.
Leatherback track and nest in Las Playitas, Todos Santos
Support Conservation...
through the purchase of Tomas and the Turtles, a photo story of
a young boy's efforts to save endangered sea turtles.
Tomas and the Turtles is available at
La Sirena Eco-Adventures,
and as an
Environmentally friendly ebook!
Olive Ridley (Golfina) nesting
Volunteer Accomodations
The Volunteer Casitas are furnished with queen-size beds, private bathrooms with hot water, quality
linens, tv/vcr, wireless internet connection, and have access to fully equipped kitchen. It is a short walk to markets
(one block), downtown (3-4 blocks), and the beach (15-20 min.)
.
July - September
Duration
Single
Occupancy
Double Occupancy
1
Week
$295
$195/
person
2 Weeks
$550
$350/ person
3 Weeks
$795
$495/ person
Monthly
$995
$595/ person
.
October - May
Duration
Single Occupancy
Double Occupancy
1 Week
$450
$250/ person
2
Weeks
$750
$450/
person
3 Weeks
$995
$595/ person
Monthly
$1195
$695/ person
Pricing does not include airfare, ground transportation or meals.
We request a deposit of $200 to hold accomodations, and the remainder in cash upon arrival. If you prefer not
to travel with cash, full payment can be made through paypal with your credit card before arrival. We request a 5%
service charge for all payments over $200. Full refunds are given if reservations are cancelled 30 days or more
prior to reservation otherwise, full credit is given. No refunds are given for early departure.
Reservations accepted through Paypal below:
Leatherback hatchlings
Volunteer Fieldwork Activities:
Species
Nest Relocation
Hatchling Releases
Olive Ridley
August-February
September-April
Black
August-January
October-March
Leatherback
October-April
December-May
Sea
Turtle Conservation Activities
Volunteers
working on the project have the opportunity to participate in the following activities:
Learn to identify Sea Turtle nests, and help relocate Sea Turtle eggs to incubation area
Participate in Egg Rescue Patrol on ATV's where you will have a chance to observe
female sea turtles nesting
Help scan, measure
and identify nesting females
Participate in the release
of endangered Sea Turtle hatchlings
Supervision
of Incubation Area
Environmental Education
Beach clean-ups/Recycling
Sign painting, installation and design
Kayak with
sea lions (conditions permitting)
Leatherback/Project FAQ's:
Leatherback Sea Turtles are listed as Critically Endangered
90% of the Pacific population has been wiped out by long lines and gill nets.
Leatherback eggs incubate for 70 - 90 days
Leatherbacks are the largest sea turtle measuring up to 2 meters in length
Leatherbacks primary food source is jellyfish
Leatherbacks
eat plastic bags thinking they are jellyfish
The shores
of Todos Santos are the northern most nesting beaches
Without the
Incubation Greenhouse, Leatherback nests in this region fail to incubate due to low temperatures.
