Sea Turtle Hatchling Release: Juno Beach Wildlife
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Overview
Evening Sea Turtle Hatchling Release: Witness a magical journey on Juno Beach! This unique experience, led by Loggerhead Marinelife Center, offers a rare glimpse into the world of newborn sea turtles as they make their first crawl to the ocean under the starlit sky.
This nature and wildlife tour focuses on Loggerhead sea turtles. Using night vision technology, observe these tiny creatures embark on their incredible journey with minimal disturbance. The program begins with an educational presentation about sea turtles and their nesting behavior before heading to the beach.
Please note that seeing a nest hatch is not guaranteed. The number of hatchlings found in the nest can vary, so hatchlings are not guaranteed every single night. Participants may not touch the sea turtle hatchlings.
Highlights
Witness Baby Sea Turtles: See tiny sea turtles begin their ocean journey.
Learn About Sea Turtles: Hear about sea turtle nesting and their lives.
Use Night Vision: Watch the turtles with special night scopes.
Guided Beach Walk: Walk to Juno Beach with experts.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally enjoyed learning about sea turtles and watching the hatchlings, though some had issues with the night vision and felt it was not worth the cost.

Customers loved learning about sea turtles and their nesting habits in the presentation.
Many found it beautiful to watch the hatchlings crawl into the ocean.
Visitors felt the experience was fun, educational, and suitable for all ages.
One visitor appreciated the staff's knowledge, especially Roz, who was very helpful.
Some visitors found it difficult to see with the night vision goggles.
One person felt the experience was underwhelming for the price.
The Journey
Loggerhead Marinelife Center
The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is where the tour begins. The center provides an educational lesson about sea turtles and their nesting behavior. It is also where you will get night vision technology to observe the hatchlings with minimal impact.
Juno Beach
Juno Beach is where the sea turtle hatchlings are released into the ocean. The release is conducted by LMC staff, allowing guests to witness the turtles' first journey into the sea.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes the use of night scopes, safety lighting, and rain ponchos if needed. It does not include any food or drinks. Please wear dark clothing and comfortable walking shoes. Bug spray is recommended. The tour meets at Loggerhead Marinelife Center and ends on Juno Beach. There is no flash photography allowed.
Hot Tip
Wear dark clothing and comfortable shoes, and bring bug spray. Be patient with the night vision goggles, as it may be challenging to see at first. Remember that you may not be guaranteed to see hatchlings.