Our well-trained staff is committed to the animals in our care. Our residents receive excellent professional veterinary and husbandry care, with two full-time veterinarians, along with keepers and a team of biologists on staff. The Centre consults with the respected Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and Species 360 zoo/ aquarium species inventory management system.
We inspire guests to save turtles through unmatched, up-close, supervised interactions in a safe and respectful environment.
Our aquatic support systems provide a healthy and safe home for the turtles and our other marine species. Our breeding bay contains 370,000 gallons of saltwater with more than 5,000 gallons of seawater being pumped through it each minute, ensuring a fresh and clean habitat.
The turtles are provided with a special nutrition program based on the Centre’s own feed formula developed after careful study of their ocean diet. They are fed three times daily by dedicated husbandry staff with the appropriate type of feed and portions for each life stage.
From turtles and sharks to butterflies and parrots, many species call the Centre home. Our entire Animal Care Team is dedicated to the welfare of all animals under our care, ensuring their best health and development. We pay particular attention to our conservation programme for turtles and parrots in order to give them the best chance of survival upon their release into the wild.
20 Years at Our Current Location 20% Off All September Long
Celebrating 20 Years at Our Current Home!
To celebrate this special milestone, enjoy 20% off admission throughout September when you visit us in person.
Offer available in person only and cannot be redeemed online.
URGENT UPDATE Our waterslide will be closed for maintenance on the below dates.
September 7th-20th, 2026.
Note that you’re still welcome to swim in the freshwater pool as works will be contained only to the slide itself. Everything else is open per packages booked:
Freshwater pool
Turtle encounters – touch tanks
Saltwater lagoon – swim with the turtles until 2:30 p.m. daily
Predator reef – shark feedings at 11 a.m. Mon-Fri
Aviary – encounter colorful island birds
Restaurant and Cafe
Gift shops
For questions, please reach out to info@turtle.ky or respond to this email.