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- Tuesday 23rd March 2021
- Turtle Release, Conservation
Team Turtle rejoices as two rehabilitated sea turtles return to the ocean
Two rescued sea turtles have been released back into the ocean after undergoing successful rehabilitation stints at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium.
Find out about Team Turtle and the release of Kibou and Spock.
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- Friday 12th March 2021
- Turtle Release, Conservation
Turtle Release Coming Soon
The countdown is on to the release of two rescue turtles!
Spock and Kibou are two of six turtles currently being rehabilitated at the our on-site Turtle Hospital. They are now fully rehabilitated and ready to be released back to the ocean.
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- Sunday 7th March 2021
- COVID-19
COVID-19 Alert Level 2 Update
We are happy to announce we are reopening to the public on Sunday 07th March 2021, following the announcement that the NZ Government is moving the Auckland region to Alert Level 2.
Click here to find out more.
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- Wednesday 3rd March 2021
- Conservation
Supporting the Hoiho
Happy World Wildlife Day!
What better day than this to show our support for the Wildlife Hospital in Dunedin?
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- Sunday 28th February 2021
- COVID-19
COVID-19 Alert Level 3 Update
As part of the government’s latest COVID-19 restrictions, we are temporarily closing SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s.
Click here to find out more.