Essex County Turtle Back Zoo introduces early childhood program for toddlers and caregivers Published: Jun. 01, 2025, 12:28 p.m.

The Turtle Back Zoo plans its “Wonders of the Wild” program this summer, providing children ages 6 to 12 with hands-on science and nature activities designed to foster environmental awareness ...

Statewide, about 110,000 loggerhead turtle nests were reported in 2024, as well as 14,000 for green turtles and 1,800 leatherbacks, who live their lives at sea or in estuaries except during nesting.

Jacksonville University is launching a new program aimed at protecting sea turtles and their coastal habitats. The new JU Sea Turtle Program was announced on Monday, which is World Sea Turtle Day.

Statewide, about 110,000 loggerhead turtle nests were reported in 2024, as well as 14,000 for green turtles and 1,800 leatherbacks, who live their lives at sea or in estuaries except during nesting.

If you see a sick, injured, or stranded sea turtle, dolphin, or whale in Sarasota or Manatee county waters, contact Mote Marine Laboratory’s Stranding Investigations Program at 888-345-2335.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville University, in partnership with Mickler’s Landing Turtle Patrol, launches a new program aimed at protecting and conserving sea turtles and their coastal habitats.

The Turtle Back Zoo in West Orange is offering a new early childhood program called “Turtle Back Hatchlings” for children aged 12-24 months and their caregivers. The one-hour program allows ...