Due to Florida’s unusually cold winter, numerous sea turtles were brought to the SeaWorld Orlando Rescue Team for saving. SeaWorld Orlando has shared that nine additional rehabilitated green sea turtles have been able to return to the wild after months of care. Within the past year, SeaWorld Orlando has been able to rescue 38 sea turtles and bring 27 back to the wild, so far.
The SeaWorld Orlando Rescue Team successfully returned nine rehabilitated green sea turtles to the Atlantic Ocean at River to Sea Preserve in Marineland. Most of the rescued turtles were suffering from cold stress and severe malnutrition. These turtles received months of veterinary care and rehabilitation, including diagnostics and nutritional support. One turtle even needed extensive shell repair.
SeaWorld Rescue Center
Located in SeaWorld Orlando, guests can get an up-close look at sea turtle, manatee and coral care in the SeaWorld Rescue Center. This area is included with park admission and lets guests speak with animal experts about why the animals are in SeaWorld’s care and what is being done to send them back to the wild.
Starting at $19.99, guests can also go on a SeaWorld Rescue Tour. SeaWorld shares, “Get a chance to tour SeaWorld’s Rescue facility and explore how SeaWorld has cared for over 41,000 rescued animals for more than 50 years. On this 30 minute tour, guests will have the opportunity to see manatees and sea turtles while learning how SeaWorld rescues and cares for the animals.” For a full list of animal tours, dates and experiences, head to SeaWorld Orlando’s website.
