1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
Ph: (941) 388-4441
Hours: 10AM - 5PM
A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Age Class | Adult |
Gender | Female |
Date Stranded | December 13, 2001 |
Location of Stranding | Casey Key, Florida |
Date of Arrival | December 13, 2001 |
Number of Days of Care | 3 |
Died on May 13, 2000
KC came to the Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital in extremely critical condition. It was difficult to tell if the turtle was even breathing. The turtle did not respond to treatment and died. Necropsy revealed a severe thickening of the intestinal tract that was preventing food and fluids from being absorbed.
Lessons: This turtle would have been euthanized due to failure to respond to treatment had it not died.
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Throughout the month of March, Mote Aquarium experiences high daily visitation volume with many timed ticketed entry slots selling out. Guests are highly encouraged to purchase tickets in advance in order to guarantee entry.
Mote Aquarium is open seven days a week at our normal hours, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. We hope to SEA you soon!