We visited the
Turtle Hospital on Friday. It is a wonderful place where scientists and researchers rescue and rehabilitate sea turtles from the area. They have about 15 turtles that live there full time- classified as unreleasable. Many are simply unable to hunt their own food due to various conditions that cause them to float. If you ever see a sea turtle at the surface sort-of floating around, it is sick and needs help. You can call the police department in the area and they will help you get in touch with the proper people- you should never try to help the turtle your self- they can bite, and will bite.
It was a great place to visit- the turtles are amazing creatures of strength and beauty that have withstood the test of time. Check out their website, and try to donate or even adopt a turtle.
Sign out front
Operating room
Exam room
View of the tanks where turtles are cared for
More tanks
Some turtles live in a large pool- they are unreleasable....
This turtle was hit by a boat propeller
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