We are currently the only place in Zanzibar where this is possible Welcome to Baraka Natural Aquarium Come to the best turtle aquarium in Zanzibar and enjoy the chance to see, feed and swim with these magnificent native animals Our turtles are brought to us after being caught in a fisherman’s net and injured. Once they have reached a certain size, we release them back into the ocean. The turtles frequently nest on Nungwi Beach, and the village volunteers now mark and monitor the new nests.
The hatchlings are transported in small plastic pools and small concrete tanks to the aquarium where they remain for ten months. By this time they have reached a size of 25cm and their chances of survival at sea are greatly increased. All but one of these turtles are then released back into the sea, along with the largest turtle in the aquarium tank. The remaining baby turtle is then added to the pond, ensuring a static population of 17 turtles.
