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Caring for Mango the Sea Turtle

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.

Catching Up with Our Cubs

Get to know our newest additions, Banana and Squash, and catch up with Jon Bear’s rehab journey!

Bugs the Sea Turtle is Heading Home

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

June the loggerhead sea turtle during an exam

Releasing June Cleaver the Loggerhead Sea Turtle

June Cleaver, our 230-plus-pound loggerhead sea turtle patient, is going to be released on Wednesday, Sept. 4!

Meet the Patient: Bling

This juvenile green sea turtle was found entangled in fishing line at a fishing pier in Port Canaveral and brought to our Sea Turtle Healing Center.

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.

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Tickets are almost gone for Jazzoo, our all-inclusive music event on November 8. Get your tickets today!

Please note, the Zoo will close at 1PM on Saturday, November 8 so we can prepare for this event. Last admission will be 11:30 AM.