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Brevard Zoo Sea Turtle Healing Center’s ‘McNubbins’ Donates Blood to Sea Turtle in Need
McNubbins, a resident of our Sea Turtle Healing Center, recently donated blood to a sea turtle in need at another facility. […]
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Brevard Zoo Sea Turtle Healing Center Sees First Influx of Sea Turtles in 2022
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Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center Rescues Adult Loggerhead Sea Turtle ‘Perseverance’
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. […]
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Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center Caring for 42 Hatchlings After Tropical Storm Isaias
Our Sea Turtle Healing Center is caring for 42 sea turtle hatchlings in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Isaias. […]
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Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center Asks You to Donate on Zoo Giving Day Dec. 3
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. […]
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Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center Takes in Green Sea Turtle That Had Shark Bites
This green sea turtle was brought to Brevard Zoo after they were discovered crawling ashore in Vero Beach with shark bites. […]
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Brevard Zoo to Release Juvenile Green Sea Turtle ‘Scatman John’ on Tuesday, Oct. 22
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. […]
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WATCH: Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center Takes in 20 Premature Green Sea Turtle Hatchlings
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. […]
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Shell-ebrate World Sea Turtle Day at Brevard Zoo on June 16, Features Special Activities
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. […]
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Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center Released Wounded Sea Turtle ‘Kernel’ For Swallowing Hook
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. […]
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WATCH: Brevard Zoo Sees Influx of Sea Turtle Patients, Admitted 13 Sea Turtles Over the Weekend
Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center admitted 13 green sea turtles between Friday and Sunday. The cause of this influx is unknown. […]
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‘Guacamole’ Became First Adult Green Sea Turtle Released by Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center
Guacamole became the first adult green sea turtle released by Brevard Zoo’s Sea Turtle Healing Center. A crowd of hundreds gathered to watch the 200-plus-pound reptile wade her way into the ocean. […]
