Upon release, the hatchlings make their way to the sea.


returning to the sea. Along with this sense of joy lay the bittersweet reality that of our sixteen turtles only one or two would survive into adulthood. All turtle farms are different, and while ours let us take


part in digging the turtles out of their nests, many do not. For us, this made the experience so much more personal. Te tour was a poignant reminder of the fragility of life, and we were privileged to be able to take part in it. It is an experience our family will never forget. Te farm here at Troncones has been saving turtles for the last ten years. Tey also take the time to visit schools


From here, the journey is just beginning.


and educate students about the importance of turtle con- servation. Most eggs are laid between August and De- cember, so if you happen to be visiting between Novem- ber and March, the chances of getting to release turtles is much higher. Te farm releases approximately 100,000 turtles each year! I’d like to extend a special thank-you to Luis for making this such an informative and memorable trip for our fam- ily. Hotels warn of taking tours from locals while in Ixtapa, but if you look up Luis at Ixtapatoursluis.com. You will be guaranteed an enjoyable tour with a lovely guide.


The largest dinosaurs weighed as much as 50 elephants.


MAY 19 – SEPTEMBER 4


World’s Giant Dinosaurs offers an exciting opportunity to examine ancient meat eaters and plant eaters, large and small, from around the world. See the internal structure of the these fascinating creatures and their external appearance represented by skeletons, robotics and sculptures.


ManitobaMuseum.ca


@ManitobaMuseum #GiantDinos


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Photo by Skeeze.


Photo by Terry Ross.


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