With the famous Neelankarai turtle walks, you not only get to connect with nature but can also get a chance to be a part of the group working to protect Olive Ridley turtles for years now. The Students Sea Turtle Conservation Network organises late-night turtle walks between January to April every year and it’s truly a delight to be a part of this process. You can collect turtle eggs, help relocate them to a safe place and also watch as the baby turtles are set free into the ocean. And the best part? It’s free.
Another place to visit if you’re an animal lover is the Madras Crocodile Bank. This center for herpetology on ECR lets kids be zookeepers for a day, offers night safaris and you can even volunteer to help out here or adopt a herp too! They even organise snake walks.