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Public Sea Turtle Release Saturday, April 19th. Come share in the excitement!

The Turtle Hospital is excited to announce a public sea turtle release scheduled for Saturday, April 19th promptly at 1:00 p.m.   Join us on Higg’s Beach[…]

Release is in Sight for Archer and Francis!

Our two largest patients, Francis and Archer, have been cleared for release! Francis, a 160 lbs adult female, and Archer, a 140 lbs sub adult[…]

A Busy Week So Far!

This week has welcomed two new patients making our grand turtle total at 45 patients here at the Turtle Hospital.  On Monday, Mocho, a post[…]

Susan’s Big Surprise

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[…]

It’s a Race to the Bottom!

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[…]

“Barney’s” Big Rescue!

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[…]

A Big Transformation for Pe’e!

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[…]

Freedom for Timmy, Mae, Corona, and Stanley!

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[…]

An Ap”Paul”ing Transformation!

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[…]

“Pe’e” and “Captain Morgan” Join Us!

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[…]

Kristi and Gizmo’s Release is a Big Success!

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[…]

Public Sea Turtle Release on Valentine’s Day!

  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[…]

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