Though visitation of tourists to the Akassa Turtle Station was lower than that of the Port Harcourt Zoo, tourists’ satisfaction level was higher and visitors have been repeating visits. Household respondents in Akassa community (100.0%) irrespective of gender and age were aware of the Akassa Turtle Station and are so interested and enthusiastic in conserving the water turtles that a turtle club was formed in Akassa community. The managers of the Akassa Turtle Station are indigenes of Akassa community.