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Want to stay connected and support the Georgia Sea Turtle Center? Symbolically adopting our rehabilitation patients is a great way to continue learning about sea turtles and staying connected. Symbolic adoptions make fantastic gifts!
What's included in the Adopt-a-Sea Turtle Package?*
Due to the hatchling's life stage, guests will NOT be able to attend the release. However, we will do our best to share photos and video with you.
*Allow 1-2 weeks for processing
If you would like to purchase a Symbolic Adoption package as a gift, please fill in the order information boxes with the Gift Recipient's information. Note: We will not delay processing packages for holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, or other gifts. Here's our suggestion for keeping it a surprise:
Species: Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta)
Age: Post-Hatchling
Sex: Unknown
Arrival: September 23, 2020
Weight: 35 g / 1.2 oz
Found: Huguenot Memorial Park, Jacksonville, Florida
Rescued by: Huguenot Memorial Park Ranger
Why Jules is here:
Jules' early days are somewhat mysterious. We know he/she spent some time at sea after hatching, but strong currents pushed the turtle back to land and it washed ashore on September 23rd, in Jacksonville, Florida. Jules was brought to our hospital for care, where he/she was treated for dehydration and given antibiotics for possible infections like pneumonia.
If you have any questions, contact us by email at gstceducation@jekyllisland.com. Please include "Adopt-a-Sea Turtle" in the subject line.