Gran Acuario Mazatlán | El Acuario Más Grande de Latinoamérica

Visit the turtle shelter, where we give temporary shelter for the protection and recovery of these noble reptiles.

Pacific sergeant major

Pacific ridley sea turtle

Yellowtail Surgeonfish

What are turtles?

They are reptiles that have inhabited the earth for more than 100 million years. They have large fins and a slender carapace that helps them swim quickly.

What do turtles feed on?

Their diet may vary according to the species, but among their favorites are jellyfish, crabs and shrimp.

What are the most common turtle species in Mazatlan Bay?

Olive Ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), green turtle (Chelonia mydas) and loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta).