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Naxos Wildlife Protection

Experience Naxos' unique wildlife through engaging presentations and hands-on conservation activities, making your visit impactful and unforgettable.

OUR EXPERIENCES
At Naxos Wildlife Protection, we welcome travelers who want to experience the island of Naxos through the eyes of the local wildlife. Through engaging, interactive presentations we educate visitors on Naxos' unique wildlife, from endangered sea turtles to majestic birds of prey, offering a better understanding of the island's natural heritage and ways they can help protect it. For the travelers eager to do more, we offer volunteering opportunities, from clean ups to hands-on conservation activities, allowing visitors to actively support local efforts on wildlife protection. Whether travelers have an hour or a day, their time with us transforms a simple visit into an unforgettable experience that leaves a lasting impact on the wild animals of Naxos.

ABOUT US
Naxos Wildlife Protection is a non-profit environmental organization operating a Wildlife Rescue & First Aid Station. We care for injured, weak, and orphaned wild animals from Naxos and the neighbouring islands, providing them specialised treatment and rehabilitation with the goal of releasing them back into their natural habitat. Beyond rescue missions, we strive to create a safer and healthier environment for wildlife through environmental awareness projects, educational presentations and initiatives that protect and restore the natural habitats of local fauna.

OUR IMPACT
Since its founding in 2014, Naxos Wildlife Protection has made a meaningful and measurable difference for wildlife across Naxos and the Cycladic islands. Each year, our rescue and first aid station receives more than 150 injured, weak, or orphaned wild animals, ranging from hedgehogs and sparrows to sea turtles. With the vital support of local veterinarians and our collaboration with partnering wildlife hospitals throughout Greece, we are proud to successfully rehabilitate and release the majority of these animals—reaching a 70% release rate for wild birds and an impressive 85% for sea turtles.

One of our most impactful ongoing efforts is the "Protection of Sea Turtles in the Cyclades" initiative, active since 2019. Through this program, we have rescued and rehabilitated 37 sea turtles from across the Cycladic islands, offering these endangered creatures a second chance at life and contributing to the preservation of marine biodiversity in the region.

DETAILS
To learn more, contact: naxos.wildlife@gmail.com

What are your minimum and maximum group sizes?
6-20

Do you require visitors to pre-book?
Yes

Do you have group rates?
No

Do you pay commissions to travel advisors?
No

What languages do you offer your services in?
English, Greek

When are you open?
Weekly hours 10:00-14:00 and 18:00-20:00 every day, except weekends. Closed all November.

What accommodations do you make for people living with disabilities?
Our main facilities where we hold presentations are located on the ground floor, there are two small steps leading in. However the roads leading to our meeting point are not fully accessible (i.e. by wheelchair) due to uneven surfaces, stairs and lack of proper infrastructure in the town.