Posts by Turtle Hospital

After 32 years of being The Turtle Hospital, there’s not a lot that we haven’t seen before. While each patient is different, the injuries we[…]

We have two majestic sea turtles ready for release.  A 365 pound adult female green (the second largest turtle ever to be treated at the Turtle[…]

Judy, a sub-adult loggerhead sea turtle will be returned to her ocean home on Saturday, May 12th at 10:00 a.m. Judy was found entangled in[…]

Izzy, a sub-adult loggerhead sea turtle will be returned to her ocean home on Saturday, April 28th at 11:00 a.m. Izzy was rescued the beginning[…]

Wednesday March 28th at 10:40 am at Sombrero Beach, Marathon Join us for a Public Sea Turtle Release Wednesday, March 28th at Sombrero Beach, Marathon!  Bring your family and[…]

      Booga, a sub-adult loggerhead sea turtle will be returned to her ocean home on Saturday, February 10th at 10:00 a.m. Booga was[…]

Leeches are not everyone’s cup of tea but they are serving a very important purpose here at The Turtle Hospital; Saving flippers! On December 14th[…]

We survived Irma and have something to celebrate! Please join us for a public sea turtle release Saturday November 18th at Sombrero Beach in Marathon[…]

We are now re-opened and running our regular guided educational programs. We offer these programs every day at 9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 12[…]

The Turtle Hospital sustained a little damage due to Hurricane Irma. But we were very lucky; all of our turtles, staff, and buildings are fine.[…]

We heard from Richie and our staff that stayed at The Turtle Hospital and they (and the turtles) are all safe. Even though the turtles[…]

Starting afternoon Tuesday 9/5, we will be closed because of Hurricane Irma. After the storm passes, we hope to open. When we will reopen, is[…]