The Live Turtle & Tortoise Museum, Singapore

The Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum, which is run by Connie Tan, demonstrates her genuine affection for these majestic creatures. Visitors can get up close and personal with more than 50 types of tortoises and turtles and even feed them. It has been moved to Orto from Jurong's Chinese Garden and is currently the largest private collection of turtles and tortoises in the Guinness Book of World Records. For those seeking unforgettable experiences in Singapore, exploring this extraordinary museum should undoubtedly be included in the itinerary of the best Singapore tour packages.

It's wonderful to learn about these reptiles in such a welcoming atmosphere. Be amazed to see how the Alligator turtle wields its incredible strength or by the bizarre appearance of the Indian SoftShell Turtle. The Sulcata tortoise is a good luck charm, whereas the Golden Temple Turtle is thought to bring wealth. The Radiated Tortoise, the Golden Terrapin, the Six-Legged Tortoise, the Pancake Tortoise, and many others are all worthy of your attention.

Aside from meeting hundreds of turtles and tortoises, you will also have the opportunity to view over 3600 turtle-themed artifacts ranging from jade sculptures to soft toys! Visitors can also feed the turtles and tortoises on-site with the vegetable feeds that are available for purchase for a charge. Seeing the turtles come to the surface to eat while being fed is a big hit with the kids! Besides being a sanctuary of reptiles, the museum provides an educational experience for visitors of all ages and backgrounds.

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• As a private sanctuary, it is home to a vast array of reptiles and is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records for holding the world's largest collection of turtles and tortoises.
• This museum is one of its kind in Singapore because it is home to over 700 turtles and tortoises from more than 40 distinct species.
• Visitors can interact with these adorable animals in a variety of ways at the museum, including feeding, petting, and photographing them.
• Over 3600 artifacts featuring turtles from throughout the world are on display here, including jade sculptures, cuddly toys, and even turtle-shaped pencil sharpeners.
• Its live collection contains over 90% endangered species, such as the African spurred tortoise, Alligator snapping turtle, and Chinese softshell turtle.
• For those interested in getting closer to the reptiles, vegetables and pellets are available for feeding for $2 and $1, respectively.
• As a NOT-FOR-PROFIT establishment, they use the entry fee to maintain and preserve their ecosystems.

• By Bus: The Bus lines 39, 85, 117, 663, 851, 852, 853, 854, 855, 857, 858, 965, 969 stop near the museum.
• By MRT: The nearest MRT station is Khatib MRT, which is a short walk from the museum.
• By Car/Taxi: You can drive or take a hired taxi to the museum to reach their comfortably.

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The best time to visit The Live Turtle & Tortoise Museum is around 10:30 am or after 4 pm. Early morning or late afternoon are ideal times to visit the museum because it is an outdoor museum, which means that the sun is less intense at these times. It's also nice to get up close and personal with animals when there are fewer people around. 

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Restaurants near The Live Turtle & Tortoise Museum

• Long Jiang Chinos (0.1 km): This Chinese restaurant is located amidst charming and tranquil surroundings. It features an alfresco eating concept with views of the lake, making it a really unique dining experience. It attracts locals and visitors alike with its fresh and delectable seafood cuisine.
• Jing Jing Aroy (0.1 km): It's a quality seafood restaurant with a pleasant atmosphere. Serving a variety of foods ranging from crab, crayfish, salmon, squid, and clams to mushrooms and green vegetables, it's a draw for both vegetarian and meat lovers. The mango ice cream with mango chunks is not to miss the dessert.
• Tasty Loong by Chef Pung (0.1 km): It entices with its alfresco dining concept by the water. Fish maw soup, trio eggs and spinach with clams, roast chicken, pumpkin juice prawn balls, and baked codfish with mango sauce are all must-try dishes. 

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