By The Sea Lecture Series

Join us after hours for a lecture series featuring local scientists, conservationists, and photographers with brews!

Unwrap The Waves

Loggerhead Marinelife Center's Unwrap the Wave Initiative allows for students and community members to get into the "spirit" of conservation by collecting their candy wrappers from Halloween and recycling them.

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This place is probably one of my favorites. They offer FREE admission for the whole family and rely on donations and volunteers. We came during August (so it was hot) but they have a little shop that sold Popsicles (organic ones as well) and drinks. We got to see the rescued Sea turtles including many babies as well. They also had a really cool section (in A/C) with some other fish and jellyfish tanks as well as an interactive screen where you could choose a marine life animal-color/paint it- and cast it onto the screen so your creation can swim around. Later that night I did pay extra to be able to watch a Sea Turtle release. This was only for people 10 years or older. It was well organized and I learned a lot. The staff/volunteers truly enjoy their job and it shows.
Melody G. Sep 2023
Been coming here for over 20 years. Back in the day it was little more than a trailer and some baby pools. Now it's a world class veterinary and rehab center with a research and education focus. The latest campus expansion, which is in it's final stages, is truly impressive. This used to be a 20-30 minute visit, but now it's a solid hour or more. The turtle rehab tanks are now supplemented with tanks for jellyfish, sea horses, sharks, and other aquaria, with expanded educational content. Wonderful to see our donations over the years grow into this! They do amazing work here. Don't miss it! 12/2023: construction of the campus is finally complete. What a facility! There were 29 turtles here this week due to cold stranding events in the Northeast, with the turtles being shipped down here for recovery. Definitely stop by. They need your support and it's a great facility and a great organization!
Brad R. Dec 2023
5 star rating First and foremost: this place is free to get in to and see everything, however, there are voluntary donations at the front desk when you walk in to the lobby. We went on a Sunday afternoon and spent about 4 hours checking out the turtles, hearing their stories, and talking with the staff. This is an awesome place to spend a few hours to a half a day IF you are in to animals and some learning; it will be what you make it. There are a good bit of displays that have a lot of cool information mostly on turtles and some of the other marine life. Tips; - Listen to the staff, they're personable and they have good stories and information on the animal residents - If you want to watch the free movie, make sure to get on the list at the lobby front desk when you walk in to the place. - After your trip to Loggerhead Marinelife Center, look up the FPL Manatee Lagoon. It's relatively close by and sometimes (depending on the time of year), you can see a bunch of Manatee (Sea Potatos).
SeaPotatoUprising Jun 2023
5 star rating I took my 3 and 5 year old here for the first day of summer and we were overly impressed. The new facility is well made and gorgeous. There was a summer camp or two present but they did not get in our way. There was plenty of room. The educators are knowledgeable and answered all of our questions and more. We were able to see large turtles in the ICU. We saw turtle feedings, turtle skeletons, and many fish tanks too. My kids were impressed with the sharks. I learned a lot as an adult including the different types of sea turtles, what they eat, and how they nest. There was an indoor area with glowing jellyfish and some additional fish tanks. The kids can design their own fish on this large projector screen. There was even a small cafe outside, but we didn't eat there. Lots of shade. The facility right across the street from Juno beach, you can walk there. Small playground outside of the facility too. Gopher tortoise walking path. Free to get in. Instead they accept donations. Great gift shop. I would highly recommend this place for locals and any visitors (adults or kids). Unique experience.
Rachelle S. May 2023
5 star rating If you are visiting the Treasure Coast of Florida, or even live in the area and haven't done so, you must do yourself a favor and visit the Loggerhead MarineLife Center.... you won't be disappointed. This is an amazing place to get insight into the life cycle of all sea turtles and see the rehab efforts of injured ones. The Center is free, though a donation is recommended, but my wife and I took the guided tour ($20 each) and sure glad we did. The guide (Melissa) was extremely knowledgeable and very thorough in all aspects of the various sea turtles and it made the day even more special. My wife has loved sea turtles for years and we both now have a deeper appreciation for these loving creatures. I can definitely say we will be making return visits to the Loggerhead MarineLife Center.
Duane P. Sep 2023
Wonderful place. Just pay a donation and you can help sea turtles directly and see them up close. The staff are also very helpful and ready to answer questions. I had no idea how much sea turtle knowledge I was missing out on!
Ryan K. Feb 2024
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Theheadl E. Jul 2023
Wonderful family experience! The center was donation entrance fee only, not the $6 advertised which might put people off with large families like ours. We all left a donation and bought a bunch of stuff from one of the best gift shops I've seen in a while. There are wonderful jellyfish aquariums and seahorse aquariums up the ramps, so don't miss them. The six kids with us had a blast doing the fish drawing activity on the digital screen on the wall. When we were there, they pulled the huge turtle out of his tank and transported him on a stretcher, to the small hospital at the center. The kids were so amazed to see the turtle's size. The staff walking around the place were educating the kids and a joy to talk to. Definitely bring the kids. Our family had a blast!
Mary C. Dec 2023
This is such a wonderful place!! Admission is donation accepting. When you walk in your greeted with a huge turtle skeleton hanging from the ceiling and an aquarium below to your right. To the left is the gift shop. Once you walk through to outside, is where the fun begins. You get to see giant sea turle in rehabilitation to be re released. We did get to see some baby turtles getting a Dr. Check up and it was adorable. Following the walk path it leads you to a Cafe and lounge, which we didn't go into. There's another entrance to where some jellyfish and other fish are as well in a dim lit room. It was just my husband and I and we both had alot of fun!
Amanda R. Aug 2023
wonderful facility! donation based if you choose (card or cash). small, but my niece and nephew love it and i do too. there is a playground out back, a quick walk across the street to the ocean, really kind volunteers are there to answer any questions. i learned so many sea turtle facts i never knew! turtles of all sizes were in pools while we were there, even a teenie baby! they do have a large gift shop and a small food concession stand if you are looking for a souvenir or bite to eat.
skylar w. Mar 2024
Participated with the turtle nesting guided tour. It was an incredible experience! The staff were knowledgeable and kept the educational conversation interesting and fun while we waited for a female turtle to begin her nesting process. I was so impressed by the Loggehead nesting tour, that i will visit the center during the day! I highly recommend the Loggerhead Marinelife Center!
JACQUELYN G. Jul 2023
Love this place! Such great conservation and education environmental programs and standards! Truly a cool experience - & it is free!!! Definitely a great place to give donations to since what they do to rehabilitate and teach is phenomenal. The interactive screens are so much fun - especially building your own fish!!! Did I mention the awesome stuff in the gift shop? Another great stop on your way out.
Dawn M. Sep 2023
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