About Turtle Hospital
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.
Visited from the UK in 2025, amazing to see what they do, keep it up. Cant wait to visit again in the future.
The Turtle Hospital is a fantastic story about a hotel turned Turtle Hospital. My husband and I enjoyed every minute of our tour, including our tour guide, Lucy. Everyone was super friendly, including the turtles 🐢We would definitely go back next time we are in Marathon!
What an amazing rescue. It’s a must see when in Marathon FL. We learned so much about the amazing sea turtles.