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What Can You Do for Plastic Free July?

This month we’re highlighting Plastic Free July as a key way to support our native Florida wildlife, including our iconic sea turtles. We’re taking a look back at some of our resilient sea turtle patients that have been severely impacted by plastic pollution.

Releasing Vader the Green Sea Turtle

Ready to go home, one of our sea turtle patients is! We’re sending green sea turtle Vader back to the ocean following a recent rehabilitation at our Sea Turtle Healing Center. 

A green sea turtle lays on a colorful beach towel with a tank in the background.

Releasing Nemo the Green Sea Turtle

We found Nemo! The green sea turtle, that is. After a 4-month rehabilitation at our Sea Turtle Healing Center, Nemo the sea turtle will be released!

Meet the Patient: Vader

The Force is strong with our sea turtle patient! Despite a rough start, Vader the subadult green sea turtle has been thriving under our care.  

A juvenile sea turtle sits on a towel.

How to Protect Sea Turtles from Vessel Strikes

This World Turtle Day and on the close of National Safe Boating Week, we’re sharing our best tips to protect sea turtles and other marine life on the waters.

Marv

Meet the Patient: Marv the 300-Pound Loggerhead

We have a marvelous new patient to introduce you to! Marv, a nearly 300-pound adult male loggerhead, recently arrived at our Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center.

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