Georgia Sea Turtle Center

Category: Animal rescue service

Address: 214 Stable Rd, Jekyll Island, GA 31527, USA

Phone: +19126354444

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–5PM

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: 9AM–5PM

Reviews

Mitchell Fuller

Sep 17, 2022

My 19 month daughter loved it! There wasn't many seaturtles there this time, however that is a good thing.

Mark Smith

Sep 12, 2022

Non profit, sea turtle sanctuary. They do several talks about the turtle rehabilitation where you can see the 'patients' . Nice, informative displays. Of course a gift shop with tourist junk, but some really nice hand made art, and all for a good cause. Definitely worth a stop.

Jake Kemp

Sep 5, 2022

It was good until we got yelled at by a Karen. The doctor got sprayed in the face. Funniest thing I've ever seen.

Mattho Mandersloot

Sep 4, 2022

So good to see many turtles are being saved and rehabilitated. Great work!

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Questions & Answers

Yes, I purchased a brick for the walk on 8/9/2018 order # 15505 and I have not heard or received a notification that the brick was made or even set in the walk. Could someone please advise if the brick was made and set?? Picture please.

Roberta Miller | Sep 28, 2019
Elli Beck | Sep 28, 2019

Yes, I would call and ask for the main contact. I am sure they will able to give you an update.

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There are lots of volunteers some mention of internship but no detail

Martin Barclay | Sep 28, 2018
Wanda Hawley | Sep 28, 2018

I dont know about intern program but definitely would be worthwhile. Great place

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Do you need a reservation to tour the facility?

Janet Bray | Mar 1, 2022
Luis River | Mar 1, 2022

No

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The question about turtles from earlier. I'm referring to a diamondback terrapin. Can I bring it to the turtle center for help. I found it he's not well he was stuck in some plastic and in a puddle of weird water on black Beard island .

Jada Rose Williams (Rosebud) | Sep 27, 2020
ed huston | Sep 27, 2020

Yes

Is there a few to tour?

Nancy Griewahn | Sep 27, 2020
Marcos Monterde | Sep 27, 2020

There is, it is a about $10 per person, but proceeds stay there and help fund the hospital.

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what type sea turtles are found on georgia coast?

Hillman Holland | Sep 28, 2019
Breanna Ondich | Sep 27, 2020

All correct, in addition to the Kemps Ridley Sea Turtle.

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What is hatching time for turtles on St Simons

Barbara Pearson | Sep 28, 2019
Barbara Scott | Sep 28, 2019

Usually between May and August. But the nests are usually guarded by volunteers. If you are lucky they may let you observe from a distance but only with a red light. NO FLASH PICTURES AT ALL.

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When are the nesting times for the sea turtles?

Brenda Elliott | Sep 28, 2019
Victoria Piasecka | Sep 28, 2019

May through June

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Are they scraping the barnical off the pier or are the just falling off?

Lindy Carter | Sep 27, 2021
Mister Dan | Sep 27, 2021

That's a question for the City.

If you find a turtle who needs help can you bring it to the turtle center??

Jada Rose Williams (Rosebud) | Sep 27, 2020
Breanna Ondich | Sep 27, 2020

To report sick, injured, or deceased sea turtles, hatchings, eggs, or carcasses in the state of Georgia, call 1-800-2-SAVE-ME and a professional will be dispatched to the location. Handling of sea turtles should be done by professionals to ensure the prevention of additional injury and to collect important data at the scene.

Best day of the week to go when it's not crowded?

Sweet Annie | Sep 28, 2019
Kristina Hinson | Sep 28, 2019

I would could call them to see if any field trips from surrounding schools are scheduled. However definitely a week day would be less traffic. We have been on Thrus.- Sunday and it was packed.

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What is the fee to enter?

theresa Kline | Sep 28, 2019
Tresea J. Duffield | Sep 28, 2019

$17.00 for adults if I'm remembering correctly.

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What are Sunday hours

mary ann kenneson | Sep 28, 2019
Adam Bookspan | Sep 28, 2019

Saturday9AM–5PM Sunday9AM–5PM Monday9AM–5PM Tuesday9AM–5PM Wednesday9AM–5PM Thursday9AM–5PM Friday9AM–5PM

How much does it cost to visit?

Kelly Hein | Sep 28, 2019
Breanna Ondich | Sep 27, 2020

Please visit gstc.jekyllisland.com for up to date admission information.

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Is there a toll charge for entering Jekyll Island?

Jesim Blomberg | Sep 28, 2019
Chelsea Fogarty | Sep 28, 2019

Yes. I want to say it is $8

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Is it pet friendly

Donna Sapp | Sep 28, 2018
Bill Ernst | Sep 28, 2018

Service dogs only. There are plenty of areas around the conservatory that you can take dogs.

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