Join a guided night program in Akumal and learn how sea turtle conservation works in real life.
This program is designed to raise awareness, support conservation efforts, and promote responsible interaction with wildlife and coastal ecosystems.
What Is A Turtle Day at SAVE?
A Turtle Day is a 6-hour evening experience hosted by the SAVE Sea Turtle Conservation Program in Akumal, Riviera Maya. Participants learn about sea turtles and actively observe conservation work during a guided night beach patrol.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:00 pm – 12:00 am
Family-friendly talk (kids & adults)
SCHEDULE
8:00 PM
TRAINING TALK
An interactive talk about sea turtles and the conservation work.
9:00 PM
BEACH PATROL
Participants join a supervised patrol to observe and learn about: nest protection procedures.
12:00 AM
PROGRAM ENDS
Optional continuation may be possible only with prior staff approval and based on program needs.
Hatchling releases may occur only when naturally happening and authorized. Sightings are never guaranteed.
What’s Included
PROGRAM T-SHIRT
DINNER
EDUCATIONAL TALK
GUIDED NIGHT BEACH PATROL
EQUIPMENT TO WORK
Spaces are limited to ensure safety and minimal impact on wildlife.
The SAVE Sea Turtle Conservation Program operates in Akumal, Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico—one of the most important sea turtle nesting areas in the Mexican Caribbean.
Our work focuses on protecting Green turtles (Chelonia mydas) and Loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) through monitoring, nest protection, data collection, and community collaboration, following national conservation regulations and official protocols.