1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
Ph: (941) 388-4441
Hours: 10AM - 5PM
A 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Age Class | Juvenile |
Gender | Unknown |
Date Stranded | January 28, 2015 |
Location of Stranding | Manatee County, Florida |
Date of Arrival | January 28, 2015 |
Number of Days of Care | 283 days |
1/28/2015 Turtle was found stranded with a very heavy epiobiote coverage.
3/28/2015 Surgery was performed to remove fibropapilloma tumors.
5/15/2015 Surgery was again performed to remove pap tumors that had regrown. Surgery was also performed to alleviate an abcess that had developed on the neck.
7/10/2015 Another surgery was done to remove additional regrowth of pap tumors.
11/06/2015 Turtle was released in 10,000 Islands, Collier County.
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!