Georgia Sea Turtle Center is a nature center and rescue and rehabilitation facility for sea turtles on Jekyll Island, Georgia, United States, that was founded in 2007.
Overview
The Center features interactive exhibits and patient viewing areas. In addition to caring for sick and injured turtles, the Center has an educational mission, and presents daily programs, field trips, guided tours and beach walks.
The Center is housed in the former Power Plant building of the Jekyll Island Club, at 214 Stable Road. It is a contributing structure in the Jekyll Island Historic District, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
See also
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
External links
- Official Website Archived 2019-06-07 at the Wayback Machine
- Reptile Resources
- Georgia Sea Turtle Center from ExploreGeorgia.org
31°03′36″N 81°25′10″W / 31.059926°N 81.419540°W / 31.059926; -81.419540
Categories:- Sea turtles
- Jekyll Island
- Turtle conservation organizations
- Nature centers in Georgia (U.S. state)
- Nature conservation organizations based in the United States
- Environmental organizations based in Georgia (U.S. state)
- 2007 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state)
- Environmental organizations established in 2007