Sea Turtle, Inc.
Sea Turtle Inc. is a rescue and rehabilitation center for injured sea turtles on South Padre Island, Texas. The facility features outdoor tanks where turtles swim and rest, along with indoor spaces including a hospital, museum, and educational displays explaining the animals' needs.
The center was established to rescue and heal injured sea turtles along the Texas coast. It has grown into a key facility for protecting these threatened species and educating the public about their importance to local waters.
The center's name reflects its core mission to rescue and rehabilitate sea turtles that wash ashore. Visitors witness active conservation work and gain insight into why these animals matter to the local community and coastal waters.
The facility is open Tuesday through Sunday with hourly educational talks and feeding sessions to observe. Parking is available nearby, shaded pathways make walking easy, and a small shop offers water and souvenirs for visitors.
Two remarkable residents show different rehabilitation successes: Allison has a prosthetic fin, while Gerry is fed in ways that mimic natural grazing on sea grasses. These individual stories demonstrate how personalized care helps injured turtles maintain active, healthy lives.
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