MORNING SESSION
Louvre Museum (Rehab/Turtle Release)
- Time : 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Location : Saadiyat, Abu Dhabi
- Date : Monday 5 February 2024
Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) has created a turtle rehabilitation area at Louvre Abu Dhabi, in the waters surrounding the museum. The project, which is the last step of the rehabilitation cycle before the marine animals are released back into the sea, is an extension of the EAD’s Wildlife Rescue Programme in partnership with The National Aquarium, in line with Abu Dhabi’s existing conservation efforts to prepare the animals for release into Abu Dhabi’s waters in 2023. Reflective of the sea turtles’ natural habitat, Louvre Abu Dhabi was chosen as a suitable rehabilitation area for marine animals to exercise and acclimatise in preparation for their eventual release. The area will be accessible to visitors, who can gain insight into the rehabilitation of the turtles through exhibits, workshops, and curated events.