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Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Πελοποννήσου Δυτικής Ελλάδας και Ιονίου

Zante Turtle Center

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Zante Turtle Center

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    August 27, 2024

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    The "Zante Sea Turtle Rescue & Information Center" or simply "Zante Turtle Center" is a non-governmental organization (NGO) on Zakynthos. It is located 100 meters above Gerakas beach.

    Gerakas is in the heart of the Caretta Caretta nesting grounds. Therefore, the organization works to preserve this endangered turtle species and wants to show how conservation and sustainable tourism can work together to benefit visitors, locals and wildlife alike.

    Detailed information: zanteturtlecenter.com/en
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    April 11, 2026

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    The Zakynthos Sea Turtle Rescue & Information Center, often simply called Zante Turtle Center, is located near Gerakas Beach. The center is dedicated to the protection of the endangered loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) and to education about sustainable tourism.

    Admission is free, but donations are welcome.

    Opening hours: Daily from 09:00 to 20:00 (Season from April to October).
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    Location: Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Πελοποννήσου Δυτικής Ελλάδας και Ιονίου, Greece

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