Posts by Turtle Hospital

Heidi, a sub adult Loggerhead was rescued in February. Found floating, the turtle was treated for an infection. 　 The release was done at Anne’s Beach[…]

A School group of 38 students, from Cincinnati Ohio, was in the Keys visiting facilities in Marathon to learn more about our ocean residents. They[…]

Turtle patiens; Elizabeth, Dre, Sylah and Diana had their day with the doctor earlier this week. Dr Kristen Hall from Marathon Veterinarian Hospital donated her[…]

Earth Day at Bahia Honda, Ocean Celebration at Dolphin Research Center, Science Day at Stanley Switlick. The Turtle Hospital is always looking for ways to[…]

Join us Thursday Morning to send Heidi home!! Heidi is a large Loggerhead sea turtle who was admitted to the Turtle Hospital in February severely[…]

Logan, a juvenile Green Sea Turtle had previously undergone an endoscope procedure to ensure there weren’t any internal fibropapilloma tumors. After waiting several weeks to[…]

The McKee family from Indialantic Florida and the Tilbrook family from Ft Lauderdale Florida were vacationing in Marathon for Spring Break and heading out to[…]

Izsak, an adult Loggerhead, was brought to the Hospital with lobster trap line wrapped around one of his rear flippers. He is named after one[…]

We would like to sincerely thank Jada Sawhney and family for their generous support of The Turtle Hospital. Jada recently celebrated her birthday and donated[…]

Ordinarily, it takes a considerable amount of effort to rescue a sick or injured sea turtle. Sick turtles are usually found floating out in the[…]

Sydney, a sub-adult Loggerhead, was brought to the Hospital last November after being spotted by helicopter during the World Championship superboat races off Key West.[…]