When it comes to our sea turtle patients, we usually share stories of recovery: mended flippers, healed carapaces and the joyous return to the ocean. But working in wildlife rehabilitation, there are some days when tragedy strikes.

We have a sweet sea turtle patient to introduce you to! Mango, a sub-adult green sea turtle, was brought to us with a presumed boat strike injury on top of their head.

It’s always a special day when we wish one of our Sea Turtle Healing Center patients well on their journey back to the ocean. Recently, we were lucky enough to wish TWO patients well! We said bon voyage to Jellyfish and Joey Chestnut, two juvenile green sea turtles.

Over the weekend, more than 200 baby sea turtles arrived at the Sea Turtle Healing Center at Brevard Zoo for care.

After a lengthy rehabilitation journey at our Zoo, Bugs the sea turtle is healed and ready to return home!

Today, we’re sharing all our tips and best practices for how we can live peacefully among our Florida wildlife.