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A Cupulatta Park in Corsica: Europe's Largest Turtle and Tortoise Sanctuary Skip-the-Line Admission
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107 Ratings
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Discover A Cupulatta Park in Corsica, Europe's largest turtle and tortoise sanctuary. Skip the line and enjoy a unique experience with over 120 species. Snack, shop, and free WIFI available.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- A Cupulatta - A natural site with a surface area of 2 ha where you can learn about the secret life of the tortoises and turtles. This park is unique in Europe and is devoted to breeding, studying and protecting land tortoises and turtles from all over the world. The Centre is home to 130 species and over 2,000 animals
Since 2017, the park has had a clinic for medical care, surgeries, biochemical and coprological analyzes, in optimal conditions. Next to this room are two rooms
incubation temperature and hygrometry controlled, allowing one to hatch females, and the other to hatch males. Newborns are kept for three to four days in incubators, which allows them to use the reserves of their yolk sac (“egg yolk”) before being placed in breeding terrariums.
Unique souvenir shop:
Discover our 100% turtle souvenir shop!
Food and Beverages available on spot:
Panini, charcuterie and Corsican cheeses, fries, ice cream, drinks, etc. Shaded picnic spots
What's Included
- Admission Ticket to A Cupulatta
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
Take a visit to A Cupulatta - Europe’s exclusive park that caters to Turtles and Tortoisses! Considered the premier destination in Europe and the USA with over 120 distinct species.
Situated just a 30-minute drive from Ajaccio en route to Corte, Bastia. The park boasts a natural landscape that’s easy to navigate.
Amenities such as a snack bar, retail store, and complimentary WIFI are also available.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
A Cupulatta
route Nationale 193, En bordure de T20/RN193
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(107 Ratings)
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394pascaleh
Jun 3, 2024
Interesting experience - I didn't think I would see so many species of turtles...very friendly staff and easily answer questions
Also interesting for children
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Christophe
Oct 31, 2023
Visiting Franklin the Turtle's Home - It’s a beautiful park for those who are passionate about it. The staff who welcome you are very pleasant, the turtles are very well looked after (only problem at the end of October the turtles start to hibernate) I highly recommend stopping there if you pass by there on your way to Ajaccio.
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Melanierl4098yq
Sep 4, 2023
To do again! - Gorgeous ! The park is clean and well shaded! The children loved it. There are many, many turtles 😜😜😜 don't ask any questions, go there without hesitation!!!!
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596simonel
Aug 26, 2023
To visit!! - Small park focused on land and water turtles. Multiple species, including large ones.
Ticket amply repaid by the visit of at least a couple of hours, ideal for children and interesting for adults to spend an alternative morning on the beach or if you are passing through.
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Olivierlw2053nm
Aug 24, 2023
Nice surprise ! - Nice surprise !
At first it was more to please the children... too hot, too many jellyfish... what if we went to see turtles?! In the end, a great experience, informative and fun for the whole family.
This reserve is a true haven of peace for the turtles but also for those who come to observe them.
A competent and fascinating guide, a rather well thought-out place and a clear mission: protect, care for, study incredible animals!
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Elsa_j
Aug 14, 2023
Turtle & Tortoise Sanctuary 🐢 - I was in awe of this turtle and tortoise sanctuary. I spent over three hours there and am so glad I had the pleasure of visiting. I contacted the manager of the facility prior to visiting and was instructed that that the best form of transportation was taxi. I hired a private driver and it was about a 30 minute drive to the park just outside Ajaccio. The staff at the sanctuary were friendly and accommodating. There’s a cafe where you can purchase hot food and a lovely gift shop. I highly recommend visiting. 🐢
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Fredd920
Aug 12, 2023
Great - Great visit, lasting around 1 hour 15 minutes, taking your time, there are explanations given by a trainer. The kids loved it and so did we.
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Gwgy
Sep 3, 2023
I saw turtles that I would never have seen in my life! - Day spent in this very nice park to see something different and break up life at sea. The park is very well kept and in the morning you can follow the guides who explain a little about how these graceful animals live (in French).
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436mimi
Aug 18, 2023
Something different - In land, away from the coast lies this little tortoise sanctuary, home to 100s of different species of tortoises. Much of the sanctuary is in the open with very little shade, but there’s a lovely, shaded cafe located at the entrance/exit, which sells a variety of food and drinks. There’s also a small souvenir shop onsite.
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Dale_g
Jul 2, 2023
Don't buy these tickets unless you check out the transportation situation - I would like to warn others not to buy these tickets. We tried for over 2 hours to get a taxi or Uber to take us to the location but were unable to get there. We could have taken a train and walked 20 minutes but there was no train coming back before our cruise ship all-aboard time. We really wanted to visit the Turtle Park but getting there is a huge problem.
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