Turtle Museum Overview

⏳Operation Hours

Daily 10:00 am to 06:00 pm (Tuesday)

⏰Best time to Visit

Early morning or late afternoon

🌤️Best Weather to Visit

Dry season (February to April)

👕Dress code

Casual wear

♿Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible 

🧒 Kids' age limit

No age limit


Location

Turtle Museum, 81 Lor Chencharu, #01-16, ORTO 769198


About Turtle Museum 

The museum features the Guinness World Record for holding 3,456 rare turtles and tortoises, including 1,000 live specimens that Connie and Danny Tan of Singapore collected and housed in The Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum, Singapore. It also has a petting corner, a turtle-themed location, and a gift shop. In the museum, you can watch and interact with turtle species like the alligator turtles, the river turtle, the radiant tortoise's beauty, the Malaysian Giant River Turtle, the Sulcata Tortoise, the Six-Legged Tortoise, the Pig-Nose Flying Turtle, the Soft-Shell Turtle from India,  the Indian Star Tortoise and box turtles. You can book Turtle Museum tickets online from redBus. Prices start from MYR 31.85 at redBus. 


How to Reach 

By Car

From Seletar Expressway (SLE), take the road to Lentor Ave Sembawang or Mandai Ave. Then go to Lor Chencharu Road. 

By Bus 

Board at the Yishun Avenue 2 bus stop opposite Yishun Stadium. The buses available are 39, 85, 117, 851, 853, 854, 855, 857, 858, 965, and 969. Deboard down the stairway to Orto’s old pond area and walk towards the museum.  

By Train

Take the North-South (Red) Line and get down to Khatib Station. Exit the gantry, take Exit B and continue walking for 10 minutes until you reach a stairway toward Orto’s old pond area and walk to the museum. 

Things to Note Before Visiting (Quick Tips)

  • Follow the staff's guidelines and instructions. 

  • Do not disturb or harass the animals.

  • Feed the turtles and tortoises only under guidance from the museum staff, as the animals are under special diet and care. 

  • Wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for walking. 


Nearby Attractions 

Singapore Zoo

Wild Wild Wet

Jewel Changi Airport

Sembawang Hot Spring Park

Woodlands Waterfront Park




Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum unique?
The Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum holds the world record of conserving 3456 turtles and tortoises from various species worldwide.
What kind of effort does the museum undertake?
The museum is involved in turtle and tortoise conservation, participates in breeding programs and educates visitors about protecting these creatures.
Are there any interactive experiences available in the museum?
The museum has interactive activities like - feeding the turtles and petting them.
Where can you book the Turtle Museum tickets online?
You can book the turtle museum tickets online from redBus.
What is the minimum Turtle Museum ticket price?
The minimum Turtle Museum ticket price is SGD 9.61

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