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title: "Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery"
description: "A coastal conservation project protecting sea turtle nests and releasing hatchlings along the southern shoreline."
region: "Southern"
best_time: "Year-round"
url: "https://www.welcomesrilanka.com/destinations/kosgoda-turtle-hatchery"
publisher: "Welcome Sri Lanka"
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# Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery

> Explore Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery in Southern

A coastal conservation project protecting sea turtle nests and releasing hatchlings along the southern shoreline.

- Region: Southern
- Type: wildlife
- Best time to visit: Year-round
- Suggested time: Half Day

Welcome to **Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery**, a distinctive destination in the Southern province of Sri Lanka. A coastal conservation project protecting sea turtle nests and releasing hatchlings along the southern shoreline.

Travellers exploring the island add Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery to their route for its authentic character and the way it rounds out a wider Sri Lanka itinerary. Whether you are drawn by history, nature, or spirituality, Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery rewards visitors who take the time to look beyond the island's best-known landmarks.

The best time to visit is generally any time of year, though conditions are most comfortable outside the heaviest monsoon showers. Plan a half-day to a full day here depending on how the site fits into your onward journey.

- Sea Turtle Conservation
- Hatchery
- Baby Turtle Release
- Beach Walk

Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery is best combined with nearby attractions in the Southern region, so check the map before you go and pair it with other stops along your route.

## Highlights

- Sea Turtle Conservation
- Hatchery
- Baby Turtle Release
- Beach Walk

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Source: [Welcome Sri Lanka](https://www.welcomesrilanka.com) — https://www.welcomesrilanka.com/destinations/kosgoda-turtle-hatchery  
Plan a trip: https://www.welcomesrilanka.com/contact-us · info@welcomesrilanka.com · +94 77 765 2180 (phone & WhatsApp)