Adopt A Sea Turtle - 25th Anniversary Special
Help us "shell"abrate the 25th Anniversary of the KBSTRRC as we take a trip down memory lane with "retro" adoptions. These four former patients represent a few of the hundreds of interesting and challenging cases from the past 25 years. Each adoption comes with a 7x5 color photograph, a special 25th Anniversary Adoption Certificate, the story of the turtle’s rescue and rehabilitation and other gifts. Please see below for a description of the different Adoption Levels. Gift adoptions are shipped to your destination of choice along with a card acknowledging your generous gift.
These special adoptions are available during our 25th Anniversary celebration June 5-July 21. THIS SPECIAL IS OVER.
*Our goal is to be able to return each sea turtle patient to the wild. Please understand that when your adopted turtle has been fully rehabilitated, it will be released.
These special adoptions are available during our 25th Anniversary celebration June 5-July 21. THIS SPECIAL IS OVER.
*Our goal is to be able to return each sea turtle patient to the wild. Please understand that when your adopted turtle has been fully rehabilitated, it will be released.
Meet the 25th Anniversary Turtles
“Holden II” – Green, 2004-2006
This small juvenile Green turtle was found stranded on Holden Beach, NC in August 2004 with her head completely split open, right eye exposed from the inside. (Read more ...)
This small juvenile Green turtle was found stranded on Holden Beach, NC in August 2004 with her head completely split open, right eye exposed from the inside. (Read more ...)
“Pound” – Kemp’s Ridley, 2007-2008
This juvenile Kemp’s Ridley was found in a pound net in Core Sound, NC with a severe skull fracture and an old carapace injury. “Pound” was admitted on September 4, 2007. (Read more ...)
This juvenile Kemp’s Ridley was found in a pound net in Core Sound, NC with a severe skull fracture and an old carapace injury. “Pound” was admitted on September 4, 2007. (Read more ...)
“Prius” - Hybrid, 2008-2009
Rescued with 9 other cold-stunned sea turtles near the lighthouse in South Core Banks, NC, “October” (aka “Prius”) was a true first-generation hybrid sea turtle. All 10 turtles were admitted in November 2008. (Read more ...)
Rescued with 9 other cold-stunned sea turtles near the lighthouse in South Core Banks, NC, “October” (aka “Prius”) was a true first-generation hybrid sea turtle. All 10 turtles were admitted in November 2008. (Read more ...)
“Oceans 11” – Loggerhead, 2009-2013
Found in a pound net with nearly 50% of her carapace crushed, this turtle had survived about 3-4 weeks with her carapace in pieces. A NOAA observer rescued the turtle and a NC wildlife biologist transported the turtle to the KBSTRRC on Nov 09, 2009. (Read more ...)
Found in a pound net with nearly 50% of her carapace crushed, this turtle had survived about 3-4 weeks with her carapace in pieces. A NOAA observer rescued the turtle and a NC wildlife biologist transported the turtle to the KBSTRRC on Nov 09, 2009. (Read more ...)
- All Adoption packages are shipped via USPS.
- To pay by check and mail in your adoption, download and print out the Adoption Form. Please allow 1-2 weeks for processing and delivery.
- Questions? Email us at [email protected] .
