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TAMBOR BAY
TURTLES.
A small beach. A big-hearted community.
A better chance for every little turtle.
Meet the people protecting sea turtles on the shores of Playa Tambor, Costa Rica. Their work is powered by volunteers, local connections and people who choose to help.
The beach is only the beginning
A decade of care.
A community behind it.
Tambor Bay Turtles began when concerned residents saw growing pressure on the bay’s nesting turtles. Funds were raised, a location was donated and a community conservation project took shape.
Today, the program brings together volunteers, local families, students and visiting supporters. Protecting nests and giving hatchlings a safer start goes hand in hand with helping more people care about the beach they share.
Nicole, the program’s director since July 2025, describes a project that keeps moving because people show up. She has volunteered for seven years, and now works with administrative support from her mother, Yvette, and a growing network of local supporters.
Small actions. Real support.
There is a way for you to help.
Nicole tells us the program receives no government funding. Its operating budget is raised by volunteers. Giving, sharing or starting a conversation can help keep the work moving.
Help keep the work going.
A one-time donation supports Tambor Bay Turtles through its official fundraising platform.
Make a donation ↗Follow a nest’s story.
Their nest-adoption campaign helps fund hatchery upkeep and shares information and updates with supporters. Visit the campaign for current details.
Explore nest adoption ↗Make support a habit.
Monthly giving provides an ongoing way to support the project beyond a single visit or busy season.
Explore monthly support ↗Donations are made directly through Tambor Bay Turtles’ BetterWorld pages. Vinyl Disorder does not collect or process your donation.
Playa Tambor, Costa Rica. A place worth caring for.
Through the team’s lens
This is what showing up looks like.
Real photographs shared by Nicole and Tambor Bay Turtles. A closer look at the beach, the hatchlings and the people behind the work.
Good people doing the work
Come for the turtles.
Connect with the community.
Want to volunteer, ask about a visit, talk about sponsorship or help spread the word? Start with the team. Conservation schedules and opportunities depend on what is happening on the beach.
Facebook is the team’s recommended place for current news. Follow their stories, share a post and help more people find the project.
Nicole · Program Director, Tambor Bay Turtles
Shared with Vinyl Disorder
Say hello to Nicole and the team
Let’s make a little more good happen.
Program email: tamborturtlerescue@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +506 8501 6121
Ask about volunteering, community partnerships, sponsorship or the conservation program. Your inquiry is shared with Tambor Bay Turtles and Vinyl Disorder so the right people can respond.
A few helpful things to know.
Where does my donation go?
Donation buttons open the organization’s official BetterWorld fundraising pages. Read each campaign for its purpose, current details and payment options.
Can I volunteer or visit a turtle release?
Contact the team before making plans. Availability depends on the program’s needs, nesting activity and current schedules. A visit or sighting is not guaranteed by this spotlight.
Where can I get the latest updates?
Nicole recommends the project’s Facebook page for the most up-to-date information. BetterWorld lists their fundraisers and events.
Can my business help?
Use the contact form to ask about sponsorship, partnerships or ways to share the project with your community. The team can tell you what would be most useful right now.