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 | March 3, 2015 |
Location of Stranding | Cocoa Beach, Brevard, Florida |
Date of Arrival | March 3, 2015 |
Number of Days of Care | 135 days |
3/3/15 Turtle was found extremely lethargic and emaciated with heavy algae growth on. Also, its right front flipper only has a stump remaining and carapace has an old healed wound on upper left quadrant.
7/16/2015 After surgery to remove fibropapilloma tumors was successful, turtle was released with Kim at Canaveral National Seashore in Volusia 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!