Adopt A Sea Turtle
The purchase of a sea turtle adoption helps to rehabilitate rescued sea turtles by supplying food and medicine to help them heal and return home. Adopt one for yourself or give one as a gift to someone you love. Adoptions are also great activities for school classrooms. Gift adoptions are shipped to your destination of choice along with a card acknowledging your generous gift.
Special Note – July 17, 2020: The Sea Turtle Hospital remains closed to the public for the foreseeable future. But our volunteers are still providing daily care for over 40 patients. Please continue to show your support by making a donation or adopting a sea turtle today. Thank you!
Special Note – July 17, 2020: The Sea Turtle Hospital remains closed to the public for the foreseeable future. But our volunteers are still providing daily care for over 40 patients. Please continue to show your support by making a donation or adopting a sea turtle today. Thank you!
Who's Available For Adoption?
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LENNIE Lennie is an adult Kemp’s Ridley who was admitted on 10/18/2006. She was found between Topsail Island and Beaufort (NC) suffering from blunt force trauma to the skull resulting in permanent blindness. Her current weight is 64 lbs; she is between 15-18 years old. Lennie is a permanent resident. |
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CANAL Canal is a sub-adult Green turtle who was admitted on 9/05/2015. Canal was found by a fisherman in a canal near Ocean Isle NC. He had suffered a boat strike wound and currently has floating issues. Canal is 7-10 years old and weighs 15 lbs. |
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MYRTLE Myrtle is a sub-adult Loggerhead turtle who was admitted on July 9, 2019. A victim of a boat strike, Myrtle was left with a fractured right flipper, multiple carapace fractures, and several deep cuts. The carapace was stabilized with a series of brackets screwed into the carapace. July 2020 Update: Myrtle's brackets have been removed and she is no longer receiving daily treatments. Progress has been excellent. Myrtle is expected to make a full recovery. |
