From September 2025 to June 2026, the Sea Turtle Hospital of Brancaleone can be visited by reservation only.
To check available dates, please send a WhatsApp message which includes:
to:
+39 392 595 1614
The date and time of the visit will be agreed according to availability and the information provided.
The entrance contribution is a donation of:
All proceeds go entirely toward supporting the sea turtles currently under care.
Please note: the minimum group size is three persons . If the group is smaller, the minimum donation equivalent to three participants will be required.
Important Information: the presence of hospitalized sea turtles during your visit cannot be guaranteed. The Brancaleone Recovery Center is not an aquarium, but a real hospital dedicated to treating sea turtles injured by fishing activities, pollution, and other human-related threats. Animals remain in care only for the time necessary for treatment and rehabilitation before being released back into the sea.
Nei mesi estivi dal 20 Giugno al 7 Settembre il Centro Recupero Tartarughe Marine di Brancaleone è aperto ai visitatori dalle:
NON È NECESSARIO PRENOTARE
Per la visita guidata è richiesta una donazione minima di 5,00€ a persona a sostegno delle tartarughe marine ricoverate. Gratis per i bambini fino a 3 anni.
Per ulteriori informazione è possibile contattare il CRTM al numero whatsapp:
+39 392 595 1614
The Sea Turtle Recovery Center of Brancaleone is a specialized facility dedicated to the rescue, treatment, and rehabilitation of sea turtles found in distress in the area between Calabria and Sicily.
The center is managed by Blue Conservancy, a non-profit organization committed to protecting sea turtles and the Mediterranean marine ecosystem.
The tour begins with a short introduction about our sea turtle conservation project and continues into the tank room, where the turtles are currently under care are hosted.
It is both an educational and emotional experience, during which visitors learn the story of each turtle present and the many threats sea turtles face in the wild.
As these are wild animals, often in delicate health conditions, visitors are kindly asked to respect a few simple rules:
After the tour, visitors may continue exploring the information corner and solidarity shop, where our staff will be happy to answer questions and curiosities.
Pets are welcome, they are on a leash or inside a carrier.
An Educational Experience, Not a Tourist Attraction The Brancaleone Sea Turtle Recovery Center is not a zoo, aquarium, circus, or tourist attraction.
It is a place of care where every animal is welcomed in order to be healed and returned to the sea. Guided visits are an important tool to raise awareness among citizens and visitors about the threats affecting sea turtles in the Mediterranean.
We are located in Brancaleone Marina in Sea Turtle Recovery Center of Brancaleone inside the former railway ticket office, along State Road 106. Follow the adress: piazza Lorenzo e Gilla snc, 89036 Brancaleone (RC) or visit the page were we are.
For more information: Phone: +39 0964 933347 (from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM and from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM) WhatsApp: +39 392 595 1614
E’ possibile effettuare una donazione tramite bonifico bancario all’IBAN:
IT70J0103081320000001929724
intestato a Blue Conservancy Onlus, Montepaschi di Siena – CodiceBIC/SWIFT (per bonifici dall’estero): PASCITM1RC6
