Georgia's only Sea Turtle rehabilitation center. Focusing on Education, Research and Rehabilitation of marine turtles.

Jekyll Island, GA
Joined October 2010
DON'T FORGET: Tonight at 7:00 p.m. is the FREE screening of "Saving Sea Turtles," the award-winning documentary highlighting the plight of critically-endangered Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles. If you are local, we hope to see you at the Ritz Theatre in... facebook.com/GeorgiaSeaTurtl…
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Last call for Virtual Field Trips! Visit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center right from your classroom. Get up close and personal with some turtle patients during this 45-minute session with one of our... facebook.com/GeorgiaSeaTurtl…
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Attention all aspiring conservationists and junior scientists, 2019 Sea Turtle Camp registration is now open! NEW in 2019: Family Camp, a shared experience for kids & adults with a focus on turtle biology, habitats, threats, and... gstc.jekyllisland.com/summer…
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Attention all aspiring conservationists and junior scientists, 2019 Sea Turtle Camp registration is now open! NEW in 2019: Family Camp, a shared experience for kids & adults with a focus on turtle biology, habitats, threats, and... gstc.jekyllisland.com/summer…
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How do you use ultrasound on a shelled animal? Take a look! Dr. Norton recently tested various ultrasound machines on several species of turtles. Here we glanced at the kidneys and heart of Minkus, our... facebook.com/GeorgiaSeaTurtl…
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Attention all aspiring conservationists and junior scientists, 2019 Sea Turtle Camp registration is now open! NEW in 2019: Family Camp, a shared experience for kids & adults with a focus on turtle biology, habitats, threats, and... gstc.jekyllisland.com/summer…
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Attention all aspiring conservationists and junior scientists, 2019 Sea Turtle Camp registration is now open! NEW in 2019: Family Camp, a shared experience for kids & adults with a focus on turtle biology, habitats, threats, and... gstc.jekyllisland.com/summer…
Don't forget your Valentine! A symbolic sea turtle adoption is the perfect gift that gives back. Order today for delivery by Valentine's Day. bit.ly/2OGJvqH
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Looking for a perfect gift for Valentine's Day? For the Love of Sea Turtles, symbolic adoptions are a fantastic gift for a special someone that give back to turtle conservation. Purchase by February 8 for Valentine's delivery. Learn more about current... bit.ly/2OGJvqH
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If you have visited our hospital, you may have noticed that some of our sea turtle patients sport a pouch or two on their shell. Learn more about why we use these weighted pouches. #georgiaseaturtlecenter #jekyllisland #didyouknow... facebook.com/GeorgiaSeaTurtl…
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For the next few weeks, we will answer some of the most frequently asked questions we are asked here at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Some of the answers may surprise you! #georgiaseaturtlecenter #jekyllisland #ask #seaturtle #education facebook.com/GeorgiaSeaTurtl…
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The weather outside may be frightfully winter, but it’s never too early to start thinking about summer plans. Sea Turtle Camp 2019 is now open for registration! The Georgia Sea Turtle Center (GSTC) invites aspiring conservationists and junior... bit.ly/2LtRhUc
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Each week, the diamondback terrapin hatchlings are weighed, and their identification numbers are repainted on their shells. These hatchlings will continue to grow up in our hospital until they are about a... facebook.com/GeorgiaSeaTurtl…
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Patients that are not eating on their own need to be tube fed. Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles like this one receive a high-protein gruel designed for carnivores. This easily digestible powder is full of the... facebook.com/GeorgiaSeaTurtl…
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The weather outside may be frightfully winter, but it’s never too early to start thinking about summer plans. Sea Turtle Camp 2019 is now open for registration! The Georgia Sea Turtle Center (GSTC) invites aspiring conservationists and junior... bit.ly/2LtRhUc
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