Fiji famil turns turtle release

Saturday, 09 Aug, 2006 0

A famil to Vomo Island Resort, managed by Sofitel, turned into a once in a lifetime wild life experience recently when a special group of event managers and clients from across Australia and New Zealand were given the opportunity to release Vomo’s first captivity-bred Hawksbill turtle into the wild.

The turtle – nicknamed ‘George’ by the island’s staff and Vomo turtle carer Wise – was the first of many year old turtles rescued and raised on Vomo by its resident Fijian community.

The luxurious five-star resort developed its Hawksbill Breeding Program in order to assist the struggling local turtle population achieve a better survival rate. The turtles have since become a popular feature for guests visiting the resort.

Vomo Island Resort’s recent industry famil included guests from Eventi International Event Management and Air Pacific.

L-R Back – Renee Turley, Lisa Willson, Arron Money, Elliot Maher, Debbie Reneman guests of Emma McDonald from Eventi Management

L-R Front – Jennie Burt – Air Pacific, Wise – Vomo’s Turtle “nanny”, Jane Reese (Sales Manager Sofitel Vomo Island resort).

 



 

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