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Did you know?
- Sea turtles are on the brink of extinction.
- Only 1 out of 100 hatchlings will reach maturity.
- Sea turtles have been around since the dinosaur, 60 million years ago.
- Sea turtles deposit between 80-180 eggs in their nests.
- Each year, turtles will return to the beach where they laid to deposit their eggs.
- It's illegal to buy products made from sea turtles or any other endangered species.
You can help:
- Never disturb nesting turtles nor turtles emerging from the sea.
- Watch out for disoriented hatchlings or turtles on the road.
- Be careful while boating to avoid collisions with turtles.
To participate in the hatchling release program, please call 305-361-6767, x120, for reservations during July and August. Programs fill up quickly. $6 fee.
Tuesdays and Fridays, 8:30pm-10pm
Haulover Beach Park
10800 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach.
Haulover Beach Park
10800 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach.
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 8:30pm-10pm
Crandon Park Visitors' and Nature Center
6767 Crandon Blvd.
Key Biscayne.
Crandon Park Visitors' and Nature Center
6767 Crandon Blvd.
Key Biscayne.
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