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  • Nov 2025

    The Turtle Hospital in Marathon Key is an educational center, gift shop, and tour destination where visitors can meet and feed rehabilitated turtles. This clinic rescues, rehabilitates, and releases sea turtles throughout the Florida Keys. The facility provides informative guides and programs, making it a great place to learn about sea turtles and their care, offering an impressive and interesting visit. The staff cares for injured sea turtles, many of which become residents because they cannot be released back into the wild due to human causes. Visitors can enjoy an excellent tour of the facility and learn about the hospital's work in saving, rehabilitating, and nurturing turtles from all over the United States. The Turtle Hospital is located just steps away from a nearby resort, making it a convenient and worthwhile destination for tourists. The knowledgeable guides and attentive staff make the experience even more special, ensuring that everyone leaves with a better understanding of sea turtle rescue efforts.

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The Turtle Hospital, located in Marathon, Florida, was the world's first state-certified veterinary hospital for sea turtles, dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing injured sea turtles since 1986. The non-profit facility offers 90-minute tours where visitors can learn about sea turtle conservation, see recovering patients, and meet permanent residents who cannot be released due to injuries like "bubble butt" syndrome from boat strikes. Your visit directly supports the hospital's goals of patient care, public education through school outreach, and efforts to pass environmental legislation for turtle safety

Hours

Monday: 8:30AM - 6PM
Tuesday: 8:30AM - 6PM
Wednesday: 8:30AM - 6PM
Thursday: 8:30AM - 6PM
Friday: 8:30AM - 6PM
Saturday: 8:30AM - 6PM
Sunday: 8:30AM - 6PM