Evening Sea Turtle Hatchling Release
Hatchling releases are a unique opportunity to observe sea turtle hatchlings take their first crawl to the ocean under the cover of darkness. Loggerhead Marinelife Center provides night vision technology to guests to ensure minimal impact on sea turtles and a guilt-free wildlife viewing experience to remember!
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Evening Sea Turtle Hatchling Release
What's included in Evening Sea Turtle Hatchling Release
(Subject to Option Inclusions)The program begins with an educational lesson about sea turtles and their nesting behavior and concludes with a walk to Juno Beach to view hatchlings being released by LMC staff. Will we see a nest hatch? We cannot predict when nests will hatch. We will be releasing hatchlings that have recently hatched and been excavated by our research staff. Are we guaranteed to see hatchlings being released? The number of nests being excavated, species of the nests and number of hatchlings found in the nest varies by day, so we cannot guarantee hatchlings every single night. Will we get to touch a sea turtle? No, only staff on our permit are allowed to touch the sea turtle hatchlings. Can I take pictures? We do not allow the use of flash photography or any photography (cell phones or digital cameras) that utilizes a lighted LCD screen. What to Wear Dark clothing is preferred to minimize the impact on nesting sea turtles. Bug spray and comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended. If there is lightning at the conclusion of the program, we will not go to the beach.
Inclusions
- Night scopes, safety lighting, rain ponchos (if needed)
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Guests will be welcomed at the Main Entrance. Turn into Loggerhead Park from US Highway One. Turn RIGHT and the main entrance will be on the left. Park in front of the main entrance or to the east or south parking lots within Loggerhead Park.
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Ticket Redemption
Please have your electronic ticket available upon arrival to Loggerhead Marinelife Center.
