Current Residents
Gerry
MJ
Allison
Boudreaux
Hang 10
Fred
Merry Christmas
Sea Turtle, Inc. has some turtle patients that are not able to be released to the wild. Sea turtles that do not have 75% of their flippers are deemed unsuitable for wild life. Our rehabilitation center is unique in that we possess zoological permits that allow us to keep resident sea turtles on permanent public display. We have 7 resident sea turtles that stay at the facility all year long and act as educators and ambassadors for sea turtle conservation!
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Gerry the Atlantic Green
Gerry stranded due to a hurricane during the mid 1980's. He was held back as an educational animal. Gerry is world famous and has met both Johnny Carson and David Letterman! He is one of our adult male sea turtles and is known for his friendliness. He has the biggest tank (20,000 gallons!) at Sea Turtle, Inc. and has a window where he can interact with the public and get fed lettuce.
Who has Adopted Gerry
MJ the Loggerhead
MJ has been a resident since 2004. A predator attack damaged all four flippers. MJ is a feisty loggerhead with bright blue eyes. As a youngster, MJ was transferred back from the local zoo for eating all the aquarium fish!
Who has Adopted MJ
Allison the Atlantic Green
Allison survived a predator attack in 2005 with one remaining flipper. For years, Allison could only swim in circles. In 2009, a STI intern designed a prosthetic device to help Allison swim! It was the first successful sea turtle prosthetic in the world. Since then, we have gone through several prosthetics, each one improving on the last. Allison has been featured in People Magazine, Discovery Channel, and the Today Show.
Who has Adopted Allison
Boudreaux the Altantic Green
Boudreaux stranded at the Mansfield jetties on July 6, 2012. His front limbs were entangled in mono-filament line that was still attached to an old fishing rod. All that was left of his front right flipper was a bone fragment sticking out. He had already lost his back left flipper to a prior injury. Boudreaux is now our newest education sea turtle. He recently had surgery to remove the bone fragment and is recovering in our ICU.
Who has Adopted Boudreax
Hang 10 the Kemp's Ridley
Hang 10 washed back ashore in 2009 as a hatchling. Due to genetic defects, this little Ridley is now a resident at our facility and travels to local events and schools to educate the public.
Who has Adopted Hang 10
Fred the Loggerhead
Fred was found entangled in fish line in the late 1990′s. One front flipper was amputated and Fred was released back twice but washed back every time! The adult male was transferred to our care in 2000. He now weighs around 200 lbs!
Who has Adopted Fred
Merry Christmas the Atlantic Green
Merry Christmas was rescued in the late 1980′s on a chilly Christmas eve. She is non-releasable due to genetic defects. Merry is the only mature female sea turtle resident at our facility. She is very friendly and has been a favorite of visitors for years.
Who has Adopted Merry Christmas
Adoption Sponsors
View the lists of this year's adoption sponsors. We thank you for your support!Allison's Story
Weaving together science, a bit of indigenous folklore, and a little girl's love for sea turtles, this 97 page page book is filled with facts and a little magic. Check it out.Common Threats
Learn about the common threats to sea turtles.Adopt a Resident
For a one time donation you will be helping to feed and medicate one of our 7 resident sea turtles. Adopt a Resident OnlinePhoto Gallery
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