Playa Tesoro · Nicaragua
Turtle Hatchery
Thousands of tiny lives. One extraordinary journey to the ocean.
Support the hatcheryFrom the hatchery team’s November 2026 update
- nests protected
- 150
- eggs protected · approximately
- 13,770
- baby turtles released
- 1,000+
A chance at life
Protecting the next generation
On Nicaragua’s Pacific coast, the journey of a sea turtle begins long before it reaches the water. At Playa Tesoro, our hatchery gives vulnerable eggs a safe place to incubate — and tiny hatchlings a chance to begin that journey.
With the generosity of our supporters, we have protected 150 nests containing approximately 13,770 eggs. Rescuing eggs at risk of poaching or being sold for consumption, protecting the nests and helping hatchlings reach the ocean is the heart of our work.
Every nest represents possibility, not a guarantee. Every donation helps us keep that possibility alive.
A small moment you’ll never forget
More than 1,000 baby turtles have already been released into the ocean. Watching them take their first steps toward the waves is a moving reminder of how much there is to protect.
The hatchery team invites visitors to experience a release in the late afternoon, around 4:30 p.m. Releases depend on when turtles hatch — please contact us to confirm an opportunity during your stay.
Ask about a releaseThe turtles keep coming. Let’s keep protecting them.
Our hatchery runs entirely on donations. In the team’s latest appeal, the funds raised so far had been exhausted while nesting continued. Your support helps rescue more eggs, care for protected nests and give more hatchlings a chance to reach the sea.
Give a little. Help a lot.
The team estimates that approximately US$2.75 can rescue a dozen eggs, while US$25 can help rescue more than 100. A gift of US$5 or US$10 can make a meaningful difference.
Share the fundraiser
If donating isn’t possible today, sharing our GoFundMe with friends, family and your community is another valuable way to help.
Keep the story moving
Help raise awareness of Nicaragua’s sea turtles and the people working to protect them. Every conversation can bring new support to the hatchery.
Donations are made through our external GoFundMe fundraiser.
To everyone who makes this possible: thank you.
To everyone who has donated, shared, encouraged and supported us — you are the reason these nests have a safe place to incubate. Together, we can give thousands more baby sea turtles a chance at life.
With gratitude,
The Playa Tesoro Turtle Hatchery Team