“Would you eat turtle soup?”

Turtles are one of the world’s most beloved marine animals today, but it hasn’t always been that way. In this session, you will learn about the seven species of marine turtles and discover some of the ways humans have interacted with them over the last 300 years. From making turtle soup to protecting turtles internationally, we will dive into a history of turtles being used as a resource, the impacts this had on their populations, and what we are doing now to protect and conserve these amazing animals. While at the Maritime Museum, we will also explore exhibits showing Western Australia’s fishing history and Indian Ocean biodiversity, while considering how we can live sustainably in this unique and diverse part of the world.

Please note this is a 'DROP AND LEAVE' school holiday activity.

This 'drop and leave' activity is suitable for children 12 -17 years of age. Tickets must be purchased for participating children only. The ages for each activity are in place for your children to get the most out of their activity and due to safety and management for a drop-off activity we cannot allow older or younger children to participate. We appreciate your understanding in booking only children who are age appropriate into activities.

Your ticket price includes full entry for one child and one adult to the WA Maritime Museum. Museum Members can enjoy an exclusive discount of $10 by using the code WAMMEMBER26 at checkout. Please bring evidence of your membership when attending the event. Extra adults attending must purchase an admission ticket on entry. 

Please note that our activities are carried out with recommendations and advice from the WA government to ensure the health and safety of our participants, staff and volunteers.    

If you have any questions about this activity, please email Nearer to Nature n2n@dbca.wa.gov.au 

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This program is presented by the Northwest Shelf Flatback Turtle Conservation Program and Nearer to Nature through the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.