Sea Turtle, Inc.
★ 4.7 ｜ 6,527 reviews
Turtle rescue center · educational exhibits · island staple
📍 6617 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island, TX 78597, USA
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Hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
About
Organization rehabilitating & releasing sea turtles as well as offering educational services.
The full picture
Sea Turtle, Inc. is a dedicated rehabilitation and conservation center where visitors can observe rescued sea turtles and learn about marine life preservation.
It is an ideal destination for families, animal lovers, and travelers interested in environmental education.
Early mornings are best if you are lucky enough to catch a beach release, but any time of day works for viewing the indoor exhibits.
💡 Follow their social media pages ahead of your trip for specific turtle release dates and hatching announcements.
Visitors love
- informative educational shows
- passionate volunteer staff
- visible medical procedures
- engaging for children
- inspiring conservation work
Good to know
- Is it good for kids?
- Yes, it is highly recommended for families with little kids who enjoy seeing the giant turtles.
- Is it OK on a rainy day?
- Not mentioned in reviews.
- How long to stay?
- Plan to spend a couple of hours wandering the facility and attending the informational talks.
- Is a reservation needed?
- Not mentioned in reviews.
Visitor reviews
★★★★★
We loved our visit to Sea Turtle Inc. I looked at things to do prior to our trip and this was #1 on our list. We recommend going to the informational show they provide where one of the staff speaks about the turtles, she was wonderful! We adopted a sea turtle (Dumbo), and got to see several turtles being worked on by the medical staff. Highly recommend taking a couple of hours and wandering around.
Also, the volunteer staff was WONDERFUL. They were full of so much information and so friendly.
★★★★★
This place is special! It was really interesting to be able to see the "operating room", and watch the turtles eat. The giant turtles were the kids favorites. We even saw the turtle patrol the next morning out looking for babies! If you're on the island give this place a visit, the work they do is so important. (A good spot to see turtles in the wild is along the jetty or follow their Instagram for turtle release dates or upcoming hatchings!)
★★★★★
Watching a sea turtle return to the ocean was one of the most meaningful experiences we’ve had on South Padre Island. The early morning beach release organized by Sea Turtle Inc. was incredibly well run, educational, and inspiring.
The staff and volunteers were passionate, knowledgeable, and clearly dedicated to the conservation and rehabilitation of these amazing animals. Seeing the turtle up close before its release and learning about its recovery journey made the experience even more special. The excitement and anticipation on the beach were contagious, and witnessing the turtle make its w
★★★★★
Had an amazing experience with the family coming here. Truly wasn’t expecting much, but was shocked when I saw all the work, and love put into this location by its staff, and guest. Would definitely recommend to anybody with little kids or anybody interested in learning, and helping sea turtles.
★★★★★
I love turtles and visiting here is absolutely worth the trip. I learned more here than anywhere else and they save so many of these creatures every year! Definitely an experience that humbles you.