The Hatchery: Turtle Conservation Experience

Summary

World Science Festival Brisbane’s hugely popular annual turtle hatching offers a rare opportunity for students to witness nature at its finest, while learning about Queensland Government conservation initiatives that have been crucial to the survival of an endangered species. Students will witness Loggerhead Turtles emerging from their eggs in transparent incubators and see them swimming in our large saltwater aquariums.

This initiative is a collaboration between the Department of Environment and Science and Queensland Museum. It is overseen by Dr Colin Limpus, an internationally recognised turtle expert, and Patrick Couper, the museum’s Reptile Curator.

After the festival, the turtle hatchlings will be transported to the Sunshine Coast and released 20 kilometres offshore, directly into the Eastern Australia Current.

This program explores Ethical Understandings, Science as a Human Endeavour and Science Inquiry for Years P-10, and program supports Science strands years P-10.

More Information

Suitable for students in Years P – 12.

Curriculum Code links by year level

Year P: ACSSU002
Year 1: ACSSU017, ACSSU211
Year 2: ACSSU030
Year 3: ACSSU044
Year 4: ACSSU072
Year 5: ACSSU043
Year 6: ACSSU094
Year 7: ACSSU112
Year 8: ACSHE135
Year 9: ACSHE157
Year 10: ACSHE194

Due to the limited venue capacity for this program, please book only ONE session per school. Sessions can accommodate up to 70 people (including students, teachers/carers).

School Session Times : Wednesday 20 to Friday 22 March 2024, 11am, 11.30am, 1pm, 1.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm daily

Session information

Please arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled ticket entry time. For example, if your ticket time is 11am please arrive at the Museum no later than 10.50am.

The Hatchery is open to the general public after 3pm, bookings essential.

School Information

To book, complete the QTIX School Group Booking Request form.

If you have any questions, please phone a QTIX Groups Bookings Officer on (07) 3840 7466.

Large bags, food and drink cannot be taken into The Hatchery.

Please note the student to adult ratio – please see our Information for Schools page for details.

Accessibility

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Extra Resources

The Hatchery Information Brochure

The Loggerhead Turtle eggs used in The Hatchery are collected from Mon Repos Beach on the Bundaberg coast.

The Hatchery Information Brochure

Little Learners: Marine Turtle

This animal is at home on land just as much as at sea. Tune in with our friend Chantal to find out what it is and discover a fun activity for you to try at home.

Contains curriculum links to:
Year: Early Years, Prep, 1
Biology

Little Learners: Marine Turtle Resource

Queensland Museum: Where the Research Happens

In this resource, students learn about current research and be a scientist, analysing evidence from millions of years ago, and then their local environment, to make predictions.

Contains curriculum links to:
Year: 7, 9
Biology

Queensland Museum: Where the Research Happens Resource

Cost

Free, ticketed

Location

Level 4, Queensland Museum, South Brisbane, QLD, Australia

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