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Helping Sophia the Loggerhead

One of our largest sea turtle patients of the year is receiving extra special care thanks to a community partnership.  

Releasing Soggy Bottom the Green Sea Turtle

Soggy Bottom the sea turtle will be released on Tuesday, June 30, at 11 a.m. from Lori Wilson Park, 1500 N Atlantic Ave. in Cocoa Beach.  

Meet the Patient: Falafel

We recently welcomed our fourth loggerhead sea turtle patient of the year on World Loggerhead Day! Falafel was rushed to our East Coast Zoological Foundation’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center at Brevard Zoo after being found struggling in the Indian River Lagoon. 

Meet the Patient: Lunchable

Lunchable may sound like a snack, but this green sea turtle is serving up a story of resilience.  

Releasing Two Green Sea Turtles

It’s time for a double dose of sea turtle release fun! Juvenile green sea turtles Sir Hooks A Lot and Stag finishing months-long rehabilitation at East Coast Zoological Foundation’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center at Brevard Zoo.

Poinsettia sea turtle is held by a woman just before being released back to the ocean.

Releasing Poinsettia the Green Sea Turtle

Call it Christmas in April – Poinsettia the green sea turtle is back in the ocean after months of rehabilitation at East Coast Zoological Foundation’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Center at Brevard Zoo.

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