The Turtle Hospital opened its doors in 1986 with four main goals: 1) Rehab injured sea turtles and release them back to their natural habitat. 2) Educate the public by visiting local schools and attending outreach programs. 3) Conducting and assisting with research aiding sea turtles (in collaboration with state universities). 4) Working toward environmental legislation making the beaches and water safe for sea turtles.

The Turtle Hospital (Hidden Harbor Marine Environmental Project, INC.) is a 501 (c)3 charitable corporation. The Hidden Harbor Motel provides buildings and space needed to house and care for the sea turtles. The Turtle Hospital offers Guided Educational Programs to the public 7 days-a-week. Please call 305-743-2552 for further information regarding reservations or click the link provided.  https://theturtlehospital.checkfront.com/reserve

The Turtle Hospital contains up-to-date equipment needed to perform a variety of surgeries on different species of sea turtles. More than half of our equipment has been donated by local hospitals, doctors, and environmentally-friendly organizations and individuals.

Hours of Operation:

Education Center and Gift Shop is open daily from 9 am – 6 pm

Educational Programs run daily at 9 am, 9:30 am, 10 am, 10:30 am, 11 am, 11:30 am, 12 pm, 12:30 pm, 1 pm, 1:30 pm,  2 pm, 2:30 pm, 3 pm, 3:30 pm, and 4 pm

Because we are a working hospital, you must be part of one of our Guided Educational programs in order to visit with our turtles.

Guests are invited to take a guided educational tour of the hospital facilities and the sea turtle rehabilitation area. This educational experience lasts approximately 70- 90 minutes and provides a presentation on sea turtles as well as a behind-the-scenes look at the hospital facilities and rehabilitation area. At the end of each program guests are invited to feed the permanent residents.

Reservations are highly recommended. To make a reservation, either call us at (305)743-2552

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