Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center Archives

Brevard Zoo Celebrates 200th Sea Turtle Release by Returning ‘Hope’ to Ocean After Two-Month Rehab

January 27, 2023 Space Coast Daily 0

Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center celebrated its 200th sea turtle release at Lori Wilson Park on Wednesday. […]

Brevard Zoo Sea Turtle Healing Center’s ‘McNubbins’ Donates Blood to Sea Turtle in Need

April 3, 2022 Space Coast Daily 0

McNubbins, a resident of our Sea Turtle Healing Center, recently donated blood to a sea turtle in need at another facility. […]

Brevard Zoo Sea Turtle Healing Center Sees First Influx of Sea Turtles in 2022

February 26, 2022 Space Coast Daily 0

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Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center Rescues Adult Loggerhead Sea Turtle ‘Perseverance’

August 5, 2020 Space Coast Daily 0

When Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received reports of an adult loggerhead sea turtle roaming the beach struggling to nest at Archie Carr National Wildlife Refuge for several consecutive nights, they reached out to our Sea Turtle Healing Center for help. […]

Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center Caring for 42 Hatchlings After Tropical Storm Isaias

August 4, 2020 Brevard Zoo 0

Our Sea Turtle Healing Center is caring for 42 sea turtle hatchlings in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias. […]

Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center Asks You to Donate on Zoo Giving Day Dec. 3

December 1, 2019 Space Coast Daily 0

As residents of Brevard County, sea turtles are near and dear to all of our hearts, Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center asks for you to donate on Zoo Giving Day on Dec. 3. […]

Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center Takes in Green Sea Turtle That Had Shark Bites

November 3, 2019 Space Coast Daily 0

This green sea turtle was brought to Brevard Zoo after they were discovered crawling ashore in Vero Beach with shark bites. […]

Brevard Zoo to Release Juvenile Green Sea Turtle ‘Scatman John’ on Tuesday, Oct. 22

October 19, 2019 Space Coast Daily 0

Juvenile green sea turtle Scatman John will make their way back to the ocean after a two-month stay at Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center. […]

WATCH: Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center Takes in 20 Premature Green Sea Turtle Hatchlings

September 7, 2019 Space Coast Daily 0

Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center has taken in 20 premature green sea turtle hatchlings following Hurricane Dorian. Beach erosion caused by the storm left their Melbourne Beach nest exposed and more vulnerable to predators such as raccoons and foxes. Some of the hatchlings arrived with their yolk sacs still attached. […]

Shell-ebrate World Sea Turtle Day at Brevard Zoo on June 16, Features Special Activities

June 9, 2019 Space Coast Daily 0

Shell-ebrate World Sea Turtle Day at the Zoo! Explore an obstacle course that simulates the challenges these animals face, play educational games, create a turtle-themed craft and meet representatives from local conservation organizations, including our very own Sea Turtle Healing Center. […]

Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center Released Wounded Sea Turtle ‘Kernel’ For Swallowing Hook

May 3, 2019 Elliot Zirulnik, Brevard Zoo 0

Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center released juvenile green sea turtle Kernel. This patient was admitted in January after ingesting a fishhook, which required surgical removal. […]