Stranded sea turtles are often found along Atlantic coast beaches. While most are dead, a small but increasing number are still alive. Before, there were no facilities in Georgia to treat the turtles, and they had to be transported long distances to centers in Florida and South Carolina. Unfortunately, these facilities are often filled to capacity, and the turtles cannot be treated adequately and may be prematurely released.
In February 2006, renovations began on the new Georgia Sea Turtle Center, a marine turtle rehabilitation, research, and education facility on Jekyll Island. The Georgia Sea Turtle Center opened in June 2007 and provided state-of-the-art emergency care to sick and injured sea turtles, with opportunities for scientific research and long-term treatment.
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Closed
Mon:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tues:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thurs:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun:
Additional Info:
Holiday Schedule and special closings:
Thanksgiving Day: 10am - 2pm.
Christmas Eve Day: CLOSED
Christmas Day: CLOSED
New Year’s Day: CLOSED
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Adults 13+
$6.00
Seniors 65+
$5.00
Children 4-12 years
$4.00
Children 3 and under
FREE
Georgia Dream Pass holders receive $1 off the price of regular admission for up to four family members.
All proceeds help to offset operational costs, including the rehabilitation of our patients. Prices include tax.
The parking fee is paid at the Greeting Station for Jekyll Island. There is no parking fee at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center itself.
Parking Fee
$5.00
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