Posted by: Watching a majestic sea turtle lumber over the sand to return to his ocean home is a thrilling experience. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is delighted to release a subadult loggerhead named Giraffe just in time for Earth Day, and the public is invited to give him a happy send off.
Sea Turtle Release
- When: Wednesday April 16, 2025, at 10 a.m. sharp. Plan to arrive no later than 9:30.
- Where: 14200 US-1, Juno Beach, FL 33408
The release will take place on the beach directly behind the Center.
Giraffe was rescued and taken to the center to heal. He was stranded near Port St. Lucie, on Jan. 26, 2025. He was debilitated from a predator attack. At that time, he weighted 169.4 lbs. His current weight is 179.08 lbs.
Giraffe, a subadult loggerhead sea turtle was rescued in January of 2025.
After Giraffe's release, be sure to visit the gift shop in the visitor center to browse for a keepsake to remember this special day. You can also sign up for a guided tour and stop by and see another featured patient in rehab called Shelly Potter.
This season marks 25 years of “The Leatherback Project” which is a saturation tagging study of nesting leatherbacks along our local beaches.
Parking is free but spaces are limited. See map below.
Loggerhead Marinelife Center holds public turtle release events during the season that are free to attend.
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Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach
14200 US Hwy 1
Juno Beach, FL 33408
561-627-8280
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