The world's only state-certified veterinary hospital for sea turtles. Educational tours let you meet patients recovering from boat strikes and fishing line entanglement.
Why It’s Worth Your Time
The Turtle Hospital in Marathon has treated over 2,000 sea turtles since 1986. It's the world's only state-certified veterinary hospital for sea turtles, and their 90-minute guided tours are moving — you meet turtles recovering from boat strikes, plastic ingestion, and fishing line injuries, and learn about the release process. Book tours in advance — they sell out, especially in peak season.
What Stands Out
- World's only state-certified sea turtle hospital
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- 000+ turtles treated since 1986
- 90-min guided tours
- Meet recovering patients up close
- Book in advance — tours sell out
- Meaningful experience for all ages