Posts by Turtle Hospital

On March 21st the hospital received a call from Susan and George, a couple from Tavernier saying they could see a turtle floating a couple yards[…]

Our two largest patients, female Loggerheads Francis and Archer, are at the final stages of rehab! Both turtles were rescued at the very end of[…]

On Wednesday, rehab specialist, Devin, responded to a call about a FP green sea turtle seen floating behind a residence in Little Torch Key.  Concerned[…]

Hope is now in sight for a sub-adult Green sea turtle named Pe’e. This female turtle came in with a heavy load of tumors including[…]

It was a very happy day last Sunday, as we were able to release four juvenile Green turtles back to the ocean! All four were[…]

Earlier in January, an 80 lb green sea turtle named “Paul” was admitted to our hospital with a humongous sized tumor growing on his right[…]

Wednesday, February 12th was a big day for the stranding hotline at the hospital with two turtles being admitted within hours of each other.  The[…]

Thanks to everyone who helped us wish good-luck to Kristi and Gizmo who swam back out to sea on Valentine’s Day! The event was very[…]

  A Very Special Public Sea Turtle Release Planned for Valentine’s Day! Gizmo and Kristi February 14, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. On the beach behind[…]

Saturday February 8th, ended with two new turtles to add to our group. First, Stanley was rescued offshore of Key Largo by three guys out[…]

Soon after the rescue of Simcha, Archer, and Kristi, January ended with a final two rescued turtles; Squirt and Francis. We were also sad to[…]

In the past 4 days, we have been busy admitting 3 Subadult Loggerhead sea turtles! The amazing rescues got these turtles to safety: “Simcha”-77lbs, “Kristi”-118lbs,[…]