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Turtles can Fly

Turtles can Fly: 2008
“Turtles can fly” is the sequel to “Adopt- A -Turtle” campaign. It was launched on 9th July 2008 at Pantai Changar Hutang, Pulau Redang with the support of University Malaysia Terengganu, The Body Shop and Media Prima as the official media partner. ‘Turtles Can Fly’ is fully supported and sponsored by Berjaya Air.

The Objectives
Aquaria received 2 batches of one-month old hatchlings from Pantai Chagar Hutang, Pulau Redang. We nurture these juveniles’ turtles to maturity. After 2 years, they were then flown for release into their natural habitat.

Our commitments
12 Green turtle species (Chelonia mydas) are carefully packed and transported ready for their long trip from the heart of Kuala Lumpur to the beautiful coast in the East. The turtles are first moved from Aquaria KLCC to Subang Airport to catch their flight to Pulau Redang courtesy of Berjaya Air.

Our turtles will then make the last leg of their journey up north of the island to Chagar Hutang where they will set their flippers on the 330 meter long Turtle Bay. In Turtle Bay, the turtles will be marked and tagged before release.