Do you want to watch as adorable hatchling sea turtles waddle their way to the open ocean?  Join the Loggerhead Marine Life Center as they release hatchlings on select evenings this August.  The program begins with an exclusive, behind-the-gate tour to meet our current sea turtle patients, followed by a presentation and ends with a trip to the beach to see LMC staff release sea turtle hatchlings into the ocean.  This is a memorable and informative opportunity for families to be apart of this magical experience.

Hatchling Releases are $17 per person or $12 per person for our LMC members. Walk-ins are a flat rate of $20, and a spot is not guaranteed. All individuals, including children, are required to pre-register online to reserve their spot. Children must be 8 years or older to attend a hatchling release and all participants must be able to walk up to half a mile.

The program occurs rain or shine and only stay off the beach in the event of lightning. During this waiting period, guests will be onsite enjoying their presentation.  They will not cancel the program due to inclement weather. If the forecast calls for rain,  guests should wear raincoats or ponchos, no umbrellas please. Maximum of 30 people per night and dates fill up quickly. There are no refunds on tickets.

Doors open at 7:45pm and the program will begin promptly at 8:00pm.

Will you get to touch a sea turtle? No, only staff are allowed to touch the sea turtle hatchlings.

Can you bring a flashlight? Sorry, flashlights are not permitted.

Can you take pictures? LMC does not allow the use of flash photography or any photography (cell phones or digital cameras) that utilizes a lighted LCD screen.