Posts by Turtle Hospital

People have doctors and nurses; sea turtles have veterinarians and rehab technicians. Our rehab techs perform all of the day to day care of our[…]

Boating can be a fun, safe distancing activity for these stressful times we are experiencing. Unfortunately it can be a hazardous activity for sea turtles[…]

The different species of sea turtles have developmental migration patterns. After they are born and they crawl to the water, and then they must swim[…]

Montel Intake: April 6, 2001 Species: Green Weight: 170 lbs Reason: Entanglement in fishing line resulting in the loss of front left  flipper. Shark attack[…]

Even though the Turtle Hospital has been temporarily closed to visitors and guests since March 23, we continue to be just as committed as ever[…]

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, The Turtle Hospital is closed starting Monday March 23rd. We will be cancelling any existing reservations for the next few[…]

Join us for a public sea turtle release on Monday March 9, 2020 at Sombrero Beach in Marathon, FL. The turtle will arrive in the[…]

JOIN us for a Public Sea Turtle Release Tuesday, February 25th at Sombrero Beach in Marathon. Nicky will arrive in the turtle ambulance at 9:30[…]

JOIN us for a Public Sea Turtle Release Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Higgs Beach behind Salute’ Restaurant, 1000 Atlantic Blvd., Key West  Bring your[…]

Join us for a Public Sea Turtle Release on Sunday 2/9/20 on Sombrero Beach in Marathon. The Turtle Hospital ambulance will arrive with Terri at[…]

JOIN us for a very special Public Sea Turtle Release Thursday, January 30th at the Islander Resort, 82100 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada.  Drifter, a sub-adult loggerhead sea turtle was[…]

Join us for a public sea turtle release Saturday January 11th at Higg’s Beach behind Salute Restaurant, 1000 Atlantic Blvd, Key West. We will arrive[…]