🐢 Sea Turtle Release! A large loggerhead came to our vet clinic in mid-May after being caught on a hook and fishing line. This animal had a large wound in its mouth from the hook and was treated with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medicine while it rehabilitated. It got the green light to be released back into the wild last week. As a reminder, this #PlasticFreeJuly you can help protect the wild sea turtles the Zoo releases back into the wild by saying no to plastic straws and bags and switc

😍 🐢 A 322-pound male loggerhead sea turtle was returned home on Tuesday, March 25, less than two weeks after he was rescued off the Florida Keys. The giant turtle, named Lenny, was spotted in distress by underwater photographer Mike Papish, who phoned The Turtle Hospital for assistance. Lenny, who is estimated to be between 60 and 70 years old, was transported to the facility on March 14 for treatment. Lenny’s return home came amid Florida Keys’ mating season. “We see sub-adult and adult logge