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The Hatchery

20 March - 24 March

little girl watching turtles swimming at The Hatchery

The Hatchery

Beyond the science-fuelled fun the popular Turtle Hatchery returns to Queensland Museum where visitors will have the opportunity to view baby Loggerhead Turtles hatching from eggs that are incubated onsite and timed to emerge during the festival.

After the festival, the newborn turtles will be transported to the Sunshine Coast and released 20km offshore.

After the festival, the newborn turtles will be transported to the Sunshine Coast and released 20 kilometres offshore.

The Hatchery will be live streamed from Wednesday to Sunday. Access to the live-streaming will be provided via a link during the festival.

This event is recommended for all ages.

The Hatchery

When: 20 – 24 March 2024, 10.30am – 4pm

Where: Level 4, Queensland Museum, South Bank

Tickets:  Free event. Bookings required.

A selection of tickets will be available for pre-sale 31 January, with remaining tickets released on 1 February 2024. Once allocation is exhausted, WSFB will open a lottery. Tickets to each session will be available through the lottery, with those successful being notified by Monday 4 March.

For more information visit The Hatchery | World Science Festival Brisbane

Venue

Queensland Museum Kurilpa
Grey St & Melbourne Street
South Brisbane, Queensland 4101 Australia
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